Match point

Chapter 1814 Alternation of Generations
Mardy Fish, together with Roddick, was hailed as the successor of the generation of American tennis legends such as Sampras and Agassi. However, the cruelty of competitive sports has never been merciless. The genius disappears from the crowd and returns to the ordinary.

Fish, can be regarded as one of them.

The career highest world ranking is seventh, and the best record in the Grand Slam quarterfinals-the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open are only once each.

Not only has he never been able to break into the semi-finals in a Grand Slam, but he has never won a Masters championship in his career, not even a 250-point tournament, and only six [-]-point championships; There have been more than one first-round exits.

From any point of view, this is not a "top player's career", even the first echelon is a little bit reluctant, and the Hall of Fame should have little chance.

But why is Fish always considered a figure that cannot be ignored in US tennis?
In fact, Fish is a player with outstanding talent. Although he was born on North American hard courts, and almost all of his best performances in his career were in North American soil; but he is different from Roddick. He is not a typical hard court player. The ball feel and line layout are full of inspiration and imagination.

He has defeated Federer and Nadal respectively, and also defeated Del Potro, Wawrinka, Berdych, etc. many times.

In the four masters finals, he faced Roddick, Federer, Djokovic, and Djokovic respectively. He grabbed the first set in all of them, but unfortunately lost in the final set.

On the one hand, injuries are a serious hindrance.

The inspired and delicate player suffered wrist injuries more than once in his career, and even almost retired in 2005.

On the other hand, there is the matter of anxiety.

In 2012, Fish first suffered from heart disease and then suffered from severe anxiety disorders, and the number of competitions in the next two years was very small.

After a long period of treatment and adjustment, Fish still failed to return to the game. In July this year, he announced his official retirement after the US Open.

In the final analysis, Fish came out to speak, using himself as an example, to make people realize for the first time——

Professional players, before they become players, they are first of all ordinary people, ordinary people who will be angry, nervous, anxious, uneasy, timid and hesitant. Under the huge pressure of competitive sports environment, just like ordinary office workers, they also face Great pressure, there are psychological problems.

Before Fish, in fact, people have always known the existence of the problem, but no one raised it or discussed it, let alone paid any attention, because it is not conducive to commercial promotion, and it is not conducive to brand packaging. Sponsors and event organizations The authors do not wish to see these discussions.

However, Fish has made his voice heard.

Although it was weak and was not really taken seriously until many years later, it is the truth that a single spark can start a prairie fire. The first fire must appear, otherwise there will be no follow-up.

Fish's voice is extremely precious.

It is certainly not the first and second time in the long history that a potential top player with talent and strength stopped before reaching the top due to injuries and psychological troubles, but Fish It's different to have his voice heard.

The predecessors planted trees, and the descendants took the shade.

Because of this, Fish always has a special position, maybe not so important and not so brilliant, but it always exists.

In fact, after returning to the game after [-] months, Fish still showed good competitiveness.

In Cincinnati, they swept Troicki neatly in the first round, and lost two sets against Murray in the second round. The scores of "4:6" and "6:7" were very close.

The last time he set foot on the field in Flushing and returned to the Grand Slam stage after three years, Fish faced the Italian star Marco-Cecchinato born in 1992 in the first round. It was a pity to lose the tie-break, but the last three sets got better and better, completing a sweep and reversing to win.

After the game, some reporters also asked questions. Fish once again proved his ability. Now his body seems to be completely healthy, whether he is willing to continue fighting.

"After all, Roger is still at the top level."

In this regard, Fish's attitude is very clear and clear.

He said that he is tired of the long-term high-intensity professional competitions and the intensive schedule of long-term travel, and he needs to take a good rest.

Returning to New York is not because I miss the game, but because I need to draw a full stop.

During this farewell journey, Fish did not expect that he was about to face Gao Wen, the current leader of Youth Storm, but thinking about it seriously——

Perhaps, this is a perfect farewell.

Starting from the golden generation, to Federer and Nadal, and now to Gao Wen, it is not a long career, but he has been able to experience four generations of players. No matter whether he wins or loses, Fish can be regarded as having witnessed and experienced it. At least, enjoy some more scenery than Roddick, who retired in 2012.

Undoubtedly, Fish's retirement also means the end of another era for the American men's tennis world, and the US Open organizing committee should pay attention to it; but from another perspective, the US Open has always had clear goals and interests. On the other hand, are they willing to adjust the game arrangement for Fish?
In short, does Fish deserve the treatment of a retirement ceremony at Center Court?

Before the opening of the US Open, people in the industry continued to voice their opinions. They believed that Fish deserved better treatment, and they looked forward to the US Open organizing committee showing some sincerity.

However, the reality is still cruel, even disappointing. In the face of interests, everything is a cloud.

Fish's first round match was arranged at the Grandstand Stadium.

If Fish loses to Cechinado, then his retirement ceremony will be held at the Grandstand Stadium, and the organizing committee has no special arrangements.

From professionals to fans, the audience shook their heads, not to mention protests. After all, Fish's influence is still far from comparable to Roddick's, but disappointment and regret are inevitable after all. In the cruel world of competitive sports, all glory and splendor You still have to give in before interests.

For other ordinary spectators, they even think that the US Open is very sincere. Fish and Cecchinado, a wild card and an unseeded player, can enter the Grandstand Stadium. Such treatment is already what the tournament organizing committee has given. The biggest adjustment and compromise within your capabilities.

Unexpectedly, Fish won.

and!

Fish's opponent in the second round is very, very likely to be Gao Wen - when Fish advances, the matinee game has not yet ended, and the night game is even more distant, so people generally speculate that if Gao Wen successfully advances, then the competition group How will the committee arrange the venue for this game?
Answer--

Arthur Ashe Stadium, matinee.

Such a treat!

Finally, I can finally get angry!
(End of this chapter)