Match Point

Chapter 1450: perfectionism

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This is not the first time that Dimitrov has exchanged views with Gao Wen, nor is it the first time that Gao Wen said that the pursuit of perfection can easily turn into a shackle. From Indian Wells to Monte Carlo, they have been talking and communicating, We have been promoting each other and motivating each other to make progress hand in hand.

Dimitrov thought he had figured it out. After all, the truth is not complicated and everyone understands it.

However, what about reality?

Gawain's clay-court season experienced some ups and downs. All the experience and lessons turned into soil, and finally ushered in the blooming at Roland-Garros.

Dimitrov's clay court season also experienced ups and downs, but he realized that he was still standing still after Roland Garros was eliminated in the first round.

At the end of stumbling and bumping, Dimitrov realized that understanding is one thing, but mastering it is a completely different thing—

Some truths are easy to understand, without twists and turns, and are clear at a glance; but precisely because of simplicity, after repeated listening, they have not been able to leave a mark after all. They often subconsciously think that their changes are also a piece of cake because of simplicity and simplicity. But keep making the same mistakes.

Among all living beings, some people suddenly realize the truth after hitting the south wall, and they can understand the true meaning only after experiencing unforgettable lessons; Peep into the real wisdom behind the simple truth.

"The country is easy to change, but the nature is hard to change."

Perhaps, this sentence is not accurate here, but it does explain many, many things.

Dimitrov thought he understood, but he still didn't—

As a coach, Rashid is good at adjusting tactics and improving technical level, but he is a mess in psychological adjustment.

In the past six months, Rashid has been looking for Dimitrov's technical and tactical loopholes, constantly pursuing the perfection of perfection, trying to break the vicious circle of depression that bound Dimitrov, but they are completely unaware It turns out that the more you pursue perfection, the more you fall into a rut.

Going round and round, for the past few months, they have remained in place.

So, what now?

Subconsciously, Dimitrov wanted to say, "I see."

This is always the case when facing Rashid, because Dimitrov can feel the irritability and anxiety coming from Rashid, forming an invisible oppression, so that he just wants to end the conversation quickly. This exchange came to an end, and then I turned around and pondered slowly.

The question is, does he really understand?

Looking at Gawain in front of him, words came to his lips, but Dimitrov hesitated a little instead.

"…I see."

Reflexively, the words finally blurted out, and then Dimitrov saw the sincerity in Gawain's eyes, so calm and so bright.

"No, I don't really understand."

Looking at Gawain, Dimitrov noticed Gawain's expression of listening attentively, patiently waiting for his next words, the words flowed out naturally, he thought it would take courage, but in fact, it didn't seem that difficult .

"I understand what you mean."

"When the state is very good, we only need to play according to our own style and habits. Anyone can do it. The result of winning or losing depends on the strength of the contest."

"However, when the state is only six points, and the ball is still played according to the state of ten, the batting effect may be messed up due to the reaction."

"I understand, I understand, but my problem is..."

Dimitrov paused for a moment, thinking carefully.

"If my state is only six points, I know it is impossible to win the game, facing Rafa, facing Roger, facing the top 10 or 20 players in the world, this is obviously not enough, so what should I do?"

"Just play with six points? Yes, in that case, I can play a passing game without messing up, but is this not surrender?"

The words were slightly confused.

As he was talking, Dimitrov himself was also confused, and for a moment he didn't know how to express himself clearly. This made him a little annoyed, and he subconsciously looked at Gawain.

Then, Dimitrov saw Gawain's encouraging eyes. He didn't have the anxiety and eagerness he imagined, nor the anger and depression he was worried about. He was always patient and focused, which calmed Dimitrov's nervousness a little. a little.

"…Do you know what I mean?"

Gawain waited patiently, making sure that Dimitrov had finished speaking, and then nodded slightly, "I'm not sure, but I understand it in my own way."

Dimitrov was a little embarrassed by the words in a slightly tongue-in-cheek tone, but he couldn't hold back after all, and chuckled directly.

The corners of Gawain's mouth also rose.

"Standing on the court, I never thought of surrendering, but I never thought that in your eyes, I would have the time to surrender."

Dimitrov opened his mouth slightly, looked at the sad Gawain, dumbfounded, waved his hands repeatedly to try to deny, "Misunderstanding, it's all a misunderstanding."

As a result, he saw the smile in Gao Wen's eyes, which was obviously a prank.

Dimitrov: ... "Can I swear?"

Gao Wen shook his head seriously, "No. I think this may affect my public image. UU Reading www.uukanshu.com"

Dimitrov: Pfft. Almost broke.

Gao Wen still sat firmly on the Diaoyutai and continued talking.

"No, I don't think it's a surrender."

"In my opinion, this is an adjustment based on your own state. When you only have six points, you should build the entire tactical system based on the six-point state, and then look forward to adjusting according to tactics and performing on the spot. Try Let’s see if we can perform at a seven-point level, or even an eight-point level.”

"But on the other hand, if you only have a six-point status, but follow the ten-point layout, the result may only be four points, or even two points."

"According to the state adjustment, it is not a passive game, but a down-to-earth analysis of the game analysis situation, and then formulate the most suitable strategy, 100% or even 120% to play the six-point state, burn the small universe, and see if the potential can be exploded , to awaken the sleeping state.”

In fact, just like the "half glass of water theory", for the same thing, if you switch a perspective, you can see two completely different worlds.

"Grigor, don't forget that tennis is a game of competition."

"Your state is fluctuating, and the opponent's state is also fluctuating. We must maintain a constantly changing and developing perspective to analyze the game. Maybe at the beginning of the game, your state is six points, and the opponent's state is eight points, but At the end of the game, the positions may be reversed."

"In pursuit of perfection, one should not compete with oneself at the state level, but should maintain fighting spirit at the tactical level, state adjustment, and confrontation with opponents." 5

Perfectionists, Federer and Dimitrov aren't the only ones on tour; similarly, other players aren't obsessed with perfectionism, but that doesn't mean they don't strive for perfection.

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