Chapter 385: Sharing Experience
Suppose Kei Nishikori goes further than Kobe in this year's US Open, will brands give up on Kobe? The answer is absolutely no, after all, the Chinese market is different.
However, will the brands’ assessment of Gao Wen’s market value be affected? The answer is absolutely yes, the publicity effect is different after all.
If Kei Nishikori and Gawain have the same final record, or if Gawain is more outstanding, then "the right time, the right place, and the right people" will be able to achieve the most perfect state of harmony.
It is precisely because of this that Tobias urgently hopes that Raonic will do his best.
Tonight, the main event of the night game at Arthur Ashe Stadium is between Milos Raonic and Kei Nishikori.
The US Open continued this year's theme of youth storm in its event arrangement. Even though two big names, Murray and Djokovic, both had matches today, the center court still chose two youth duels to go into the night. Regardless of the quality of the matches, they are determined to stick to their strategy of pushing young people onto the big stage.
Raonic naturally didn't understand Tobias's little tricks. He couldn't help scratching his head. After expressing his gratitude, he looked at Gawain and asked very politely.
"That's right. I also wanted to ask you, how do you feel about the night game?"
Night games are a whole new experience because all current tour matches are scheduled during the day. Night games are a unique option for the US Open, which is designed to boost ratings. But for the players, their physical and competitive states have adapted to the daytime conditions, including sunlight, wind direction, court environment, etc. They need to readjust after entering the night games.
Everything is strange.
Although asking other people for their experiences is effective, ultimately you still need to experience it yourself to be correct, but it is always better to have a better understanding of your mental state.
This is also the difference between having Grand Slam championship experience in the coaching team and not having it.
Gao Wen also did not skimp on his experience at all.
"First of all, the ball is heavier, and the night wind is strong. It feels heavier when you hit the ball, and the ball doesn't move forward much, so you need to pay more attention to the wind direction."
"Secondly, your body muscles will be a little tighter, probably due to the temperature. I played three sets in the previous match that day and had to warm up many times before I got used to the temperature. You can watch the time tonight and ask your coach to increase the warm-up time."
"Also, replenish energy earlier and remember to wipe off sweat and keep warm. After the game that day, I had some calf cramps. Pete said it was because I replenished energy too late and didn't keep up with my physical consumption."
Just a few words, but they are all useful information.
It wasn't because Gawain wanted Raonic to defeat Kei Nishikori - he really had no idea about Tobias's complicated ideas; he just wanted to share his own game experience. These things were not secrets anyway, and if they could be of some help, that would be great.
Raonic was somewhat touched. He had only asked with a glimmer of hope. If Gawain had said a few polite words, he would have thought it would be fine. However, he did not expect Gawain to help him generously. He smiled and said sincerely, "Thank you, brother."
"No need. After tonight, these are no longer secrets. I just told you in advance." Gawain waved his hand nonchalantly.
Raonic shook his head. "One thing is one thing. I still need to thank you."
"Ah, why do you look so Canadian? Oh, sorry, I forgot you are Canadian." Gawain patted his head, and the way he held his forehead made Raonic and Thiem laugh.
Canadians are polite, very polite, too polite. They always say "thank you" and "sorry". It has become a label for them. When Gao Wen was in high school and college, he heard people teasing him more than once, "You are not Canadian, so how can you be so polite?"
As a result, I actually met a Canadian today.
Diagonally across from him, another Canadian turned around again and glared at this corner fiercely.
However, because Raonic's tall and solid figure blocked the line of sight like a wall, the signal could not be transmitted; in fact, this time both Thiem and Raonic controlled the volume, and the low laughter was not exaggerated, but it fell into the ears of those who were concerned, always feeling that they were saying bad things about themselves.
Unfortunately there is no evidence.
Finally, her burning gaze fell on Raonic's dull and stiff back, but she received no response. Instead, he laughed extremely happily, and his posture of falling forward and backward was as if he had heard the funniest joke in the world. She turned back indignantly without saying anything more.
Quietly, Tobias watched it all.
From inviting Thiem to practice with him in the players' restaurant, to joking with Raonic with ease, to the brief interaction and communication with other players just now, Gawain showed a rare affinity and sociability, which was slightly different from the humor and calmness he showed in front of older people like Sampras and himself.
It can be seen that Gao Wen is completely at ease among his peers, and one can tell at a glance that he is the type who has friends all over the world.
This is a good thing.
The relaxed, pleasant, natural and cheerful atmosphere was permeated with the golden sunshine of late summer in New York, surging in the air, completely unaffected by the recent episode. The laughter and conversation between us was filled with a lighthearted comfort. At a certain moment, we even forgot the fact that today was another brand new game day.
Looking at the young people in front of him, Tobias suddenly had an idea. Perhaps among this group of young people lies the leader of the next generation of players. Even after the US Open, they will grow into a young force in the tour, competing together and urging each other to improve.
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Why is the duel between Federer and Nadal regarded as a legend by countless fans?
It's not just because they are constantly making history, competing with each other, competing with each other, and creating countless classic duels; it's also because every time they play against each other, they are urging each other to become a better player.
Who knows?
Among this group of young people, there may be such opponents. They will grow and progress together and create a new era together.
Thinking of this, Tobias became a little excited. He caught a glimpse of a figure out of the corner of his eye and immediately raised his hand to greet him.
"Grigor!"
Dimitrov, who had just entered the players' restaurant, looked over and his mouth corners immediately raised, like a golden boy.
Two months ago, Raonic and Dimitrov both reached the semi-finals at Wimbledon, becoming the first players born after 1990 to achieve a breakthrough. They are still the hottest leaders of the younger generation.
If Gao Wen and Thiem are included, then there will be four "post-90s" players gathered together in the men's singles of the US Open this year, which is a rare sight.
(End of this chapter)