Chapter 1814 Change of Generations

Mardy Fish, together with Roddick, was hailed as the successor to the generation of American tennis legends such as Sampras and Agassi. However, the cruelty of competitive sports has never been merciful, and the waves have swept away one after another. Genius disappears among the crowd and returns to the ordinary.

Fish can be considered one of them.

Career-high world ranking of seventh, best record in Grand Slam quarterfinals - Australian Open, Wimbledon, US Open, but only once each.

Not only has he never been able to reach the semi-finals in a Grand Slam, but he has never won a Masters championship in his career, not even a 500-point event, and only six 250-point event championships; what's even more regrettable is that the four major Every Grand Slam player has experienced more than one first-round exit.

From any point of view, this is not a "career of a top player". Even the first echelon is slightly reluctant, and the chance of the Hall of Fame should be slim.

But why is Fish always considered a figure that cannot be ignored in American 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 career performances were in North America; but he is different from Roddick in that 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 has also defeated Del Potro, Wawrinka, Berdych, etc. many times. He has reached the semi-finals and finals of the Masters many times, but he always lacks a breath at critical moments——

In four Masters finals, he faced Roddick, Federer, Djokovic, and Djokovic respectively. He won a set in all of them, but unfortunately lost in the final set.

For one thing, injuries are a serious hindrance.

This player, who is full of inspiration and delicate batting, suffered from wrist injuries more than once in his career and even almost retired in 2005.

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

In 2012, Fish first suffered from heart disease and then suffered from severe anxiety. In the following two years, Fish participated in very few competitions.

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

In the final analysis, Fish's personal experience, using himself as a case, made people realize for the first time——

Professional players, before they become players, are first and foremost ordinary people. Ordinary people who are angry, nervous, anxious, uneasy, timid and hesitant. In the highly stressful competitive sports environment, they also face the same challenges as ordinary office workers. Huge pressure, psychological problems.

Before Fish, people had always known about the problem, but no one mentioned it or discussed it, let alone paid any attention to it, because it was not conducive to business promotion, brand packaging, sponsors and event organizations. Writers do not want to see these discussions.

However, Fish found his voice.

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 particularly precious.

A potential top player with talent and strength, but stopped before reaching the top due to injuries and psychological distress. This story is certainly not the first or second time in the long history, but Fish It was different for people to hear his voice.

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

It is precisely because of this that Fish always has a special position. Maybe it is not so important and not so brilliant, but it always exists.

In fact, after returning to the competition after 18 months, Fish still showed good competitiveness.

In Cincinnati, he swept Troicki cleanly in the first round, and faced Murray in the second round and lost in two hard sets, “4: The score was very close.

The last time he stepped onto the court in Flushing, returning to the Grand Slam stage after three years, Fish faced rising star Marco-Cecchinato in the first round. Although the tie-break in the first set was regrettable Lost, but got better in the last three sets to complete the sweep and come back 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 sober and clear.

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

Returning to New York is not because I miss the game, but because I need to put an end to it.

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

Perhaps, this is a perfect farewell.

Starting from the golden generation, to Federer and Nadal, and now to Gauvin, it is not a long career, but it can go through four generations of players. Regardless of victory or defeat, Fish has witnessed and experienced it. At least he enjoyed the scenery more than Roddick, who retired in 2012.

There is no doubt that Fish's retirement also means the end of another era for the American men's tennis. The US Open organizing committee should pay attention to it; but from another perspective, the US Open has always had clear goals and interests. First, are they willing to adjust the game schedule for Fish?

Simply put, does Fish deserve a center court retirement?

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

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

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

If Fish loses to Cecchinado, his retirement ceremony will be held at the Grandstand Stadium, and the tournament organizing committee will have 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 Gawain - when Fish was promoted, the day game was not over yet, and the night game was even further away, so people generally speculated that if Gawain successfully advanced, then the competition group How will the committee arrange the venue for this game?

Answer--

Arthur Ashe Stadium, matinee axis.

Such treatment!

Finally, I can finally get excited!