In fact, Gawain didn't react at first as to why the reporter mentioned Kyrgios's name so enthusiastically, but the reporter seemed to sense Gawain's confusion and immediately reminded him in a friendly manner.
"In a charity exhibition match in Los Angeles at the end of last year, you defeated Kyrgios '5:0'. What are your expectations for meeting again eight months later?"
I see!
The reporter in front of him was from ESPN. It seemed that he had broadcast and reported on that charity match. He was deeply impressed by the fact that amateur players had zero games against professional players. I am afraid that even he himself did not expect that less than a year later,
I saw a replay of that matchup in the Grand Slam.
And it’s also a crucial matchup for the top 16 spot!
Buzz buzz.
Buzz buzz.
The reporters at the scene immediately became excited. How come they didn’t know about this at all? Is there such a history between Gawain and Kyrgios?
But when I think about it seriously, I feel relieved. Perhaps because of this, starting from the end of last year, Gao Wen entered a period of full-speed growth. Starting from defeating Kyrgios in a charity match, he has completed a complete transformation in just nine months.
Finally, he was able to make a splash on the US Open stage.
No, wait, zero seal?
Even if it is a charity exhibition match, zero seal is really too exaggerated, right?
Gurgling gurgling.
Gurgling gurgling.
The press conference room was obviously noisy, and you could feel the heat coming from your eyes and movements. Not only the Chinese reporters, but other reporters also became excited.
The reporter also didn't make it clear whether "5:0" was a small score or a number of games. The difference between the two was not a tiny bit, but Gao Wen also knew that reporters didn't care about small scores or games at all -
Breaking point, this is the point.
"ha."
Gawain chuckled directly.
"I didn't know that the charity exhibition match was also included in the career record, ah, then I found my biggest chance to beat the world number one."
...Pfft.
After looking at each other, the reporters couldn't hold it back after all. Gao Wen's clever response immediately shifted the focus - there is no need to take the results of the exhibition match too seriously, and it doesn't even matter whether you win or lose. If the reporters want to sow discord, I'm afraid they need to
Find another excuse.
Immediately afterwards, Gawain also showed a smile and continued to answer.
"Obviously, in the next round, no matter which opponent I face, it will be a new challenge for me. I need to go all out to attack the opponent and bring out my best. The rest will be left to me.
Let the game play out on the fly and see what you get in the end."
"As for now?"
Seeing that the reporter was trying to bring up the topic of Kyrgios, Gawain took the lead and added another sentence.
"It's better for us to focus on the game and keep a trace of suspense, otherwise Seppi will be sad. Believe me, I know exactly what it feels like. After all, I just experienced it today."
One second, two seconds, the whole room burst into laughter!
In today's game, Gao Wen lost two and won three, and now Seppi is two sets behind. Gao Wen's subtext is to tell reporters to shut up. Don't keep emphasizing Kyrgios and ignore Sepi just to hype up the news. As long as the game is not over yet
When it ends, the winner cannot be determined.
Who knows? Maybe Sepi will also lose two and win three, and then stand opposite Gawain in the next round?
The important thing is that Gawain spread his hands, with a helpless expression on his face, and his words came to life. Not only did he not offend the reporters, but he also successfully won laughter from the scene with his humorous ridicule.
It must be said that Gao Wen's response was perfect. Even if the reporter wanted to continue to stalk him, his words were swallowed back.
After all, who can laugh at a player casually? Any player?
What's more, Seppi is not anonymous.
Andreas-Seppi, born in 1984, turned professional in 2002. Although he never had many outstanding results in his career, his world ranking reached the top ten in January 2013.
Eight, and has been consistently ranked among the top fifty in the world.
In 2008, Seppi defeated Nadal; in 2012, Seppi defeated Isner and Wawrinka. In the French Open of the same year, Seppi was defeated by Djokovic after winning two sets first.
Reversal of three sets in a row.
However, the most amazing thing about Seppi's career is related to Federer.
At one time, Seppi suffered ten consecutive defeats against Federer, and only won one set in ten encounters. However, at the 2015 Australian Open, Seppi defeated Federer with a score of "3:1", the first time in his career.
Beat Federer.
However, the really amazing thing is that in the ten previous events where Federer defeated Seppi, Federer missed the championship in all of them. Even in a large part of these events, he lost or retired due to injury in the next round after defeating Seppi.
, this is also known as the magical "Seppi's Law".
It was not until the Halle Open in June 2015 that Federer met Seppi in the final and won the championship after defeating Seppi for the twelfth time, thus personally ending "Seppi's Law".
In addition, Seppi and Kyrgios also have a close relationship.
At the 2015 Australian Open, Seppi faced Kyrgios after defeating Federer, and ended up winning two and losing three. In the 2017 Australian Open, too, Seppi faced Kyrgios again and lost two sets first.
Saved the match point and won three consecutive sets, perfect revenge.
Simply put, Seppi is not a cat or dog that can be ignored casually.
Although the reporters really wanted to hype the news of "Gawain VS Kyrgios", Gawain's perfect response still silenced all the reporters on the scene.
But will reporters give up easily?
I'm afraid it's not that simple.
Ever since the "Big Four" emerged and joined forces to dominate the Grand Slams, the media has been asking again and again:
Among the new generation, who can break through the blockade?
At every Grand Slam, a new generation of players enters the media spotlight, and this year's US Open is no exception. Gawain and Kyrgios are among them.
One is a well-known "recognized genius", and the other is a "dark horse genius" who emerged from nowhere. Now it is very likely that the "tomorrow showdown" will be staged in the third round. How could the media miss it? Moreover, in the
After knowing the origin of Gawain and Kyrgios, reporters had no reason to miss it.
Since Gawain is watertight and invisible, the only way to break through is from Kyrgios.
really!
Kyrgios lived up to expectations and defeated Seppi in straight sets, firmly holding the victory in his hands. After his historic break into the quarterfinals at Wimbledon in the summer, he continued his good form at the US Open and successfully advanced to third place.
Wheel, and further prove his "name of genius" with practical actions.
At the post-match press conference, the bustling reporters ate up Kyrgios with all their teeth and claws.
Kyrgios also showed his "outspoken" attitude without hesitation, with a look of nonchalant disdain and disdain.
"I will crush him. Yes, you heard me right, I will crush him."
boom!
Boom boom boom!
The headlines that reporters have been waiting for are finally here, let’s scream!
