This is the charm of Gawain. He can pick it up at his fingertips and use humor at every opportunity to diffuse the atmosphere, and then firmly control the initiative in his own hands.
"……but."
The words were slightly interrupted by laughter, and then Gawain continued.
"But I'm really looking forward to getting on the court and having a wonderful game with Roger."
"Of course, this sentence does not mean to disrespect Richard. I just want to say, who can refuse Roger? That is Roger Federer."
boom!
The whole audience burst into laughter again——
The reason is simple. Federer is the well-deserved "global home court" in the tennis world. In the true sense, no one can refuse Federer.
Even Nadal's fan support may be slightly lower than Federer's, let alone other players.
But the key is that players and fans are different.
Fans cannot reject Federer because they expect Federer to win; players are different. They can completely reject Federer because they should be eager to win. "Beating Federer" has never been an easy task, and it is also in front of a global home audience.
in front of?
Gawain also used this clever misplacement to make a little joke and successfully won the laughter and applause of the reporters.
Then--
Gawain raised his hands and showed a big smile, "Richard, I am also looking forward to playing against you."
Ha ha!
Laughing loudly, it exploded again.
Federer's opponent in the quarterfinals is Richard Gasquet from France. Obviously, everyone's eyes are focused on the potential matchup between Federer and Gao Wen, so that Gasquet has been completely ignored.
Fans who truly understand tennis will know that Gasquet, who was born in 1986, was once a genius boy. His birthdays were only fifteen days apart from Nadal's. As a teenager, he was able to have the upper hand against Nadal, and was once considered to be the same as Nadal.
Dahl will be the future of professional tennis.
At the age of eighteen, Gasquet faced the world No. 1 Federer in Monte Carlo. The tie-break in the final set ended the latter's 25-game winning streak, two years before Djokovic became famous; and then
, Unfortunately, his peak period completely coincided with that of the giants, and was shrouded in shadow.
Against Federer, he had two wins and 19 losses; against Nadal, he had zero wins and 17 losses; against Djokovic, he had one win and 13 losses; against Murray, he had four wins and nine losses.
In his career, he has entered the Grand Slam semi-finals three times and the Masters finals three times. He has had six career breakthrough opportunities, but all of them were lost to the Big Four.
In 2022, Gasquet ranks fifth in the win list among active players, second only to the Big Four, with a total of 568 wins in his career.
He is also the first Frenchman ever to achieve 500 wins.
There is no doubt that without the Big Four, Gasquet would have had a good career, but here is the cruelty of reality:
There is no if.
When Gasquet faced Federer again, almost all media reporters and professionals believed that Federer should be able to pass easily.
Federer's shocking loss to Seppi at Melbourne Park at the beginning of the year should not be repeated, which also means that the much-anticipated showdown is finally coming.
I'm afraid, the only ones who are still worried about Gasquet at this moment are Gasquet himself and... Gawain.
Although Gao Wen is very much looking forward to meeting Federer, Gao Wen also believes in the core charm of competitive sports——
Until the end of the game, anything is possible. Never underestimate any opponent or any game.
In 2011, at the Rome Masters, Gasquet defeated Federer in three sets, ending his eight-game losing streak against Federer. Any duel is an opportunity for a breakthrough.
So, what about reality?
Often cruel.
pity!
Gasquet performed poorly and once again lost in three sets against Federer. Since 2011, he has suffered another six-game losing streak.
Federer advanced to the semi-finals with his head held high, so——
coming!
finally come!
"Federer VS Gawain", since Gawain was born, the enthusiastic people who have been waiting hard to watch the show have finally waited for this moment!
From 2004 to now, for ten years, Federer has always been the pinnacle of men's professional tennis. Although he also has his own ups and downs and may not always be at his best, just like Serena Williams, he
The existence has become a symbol of tennis.
Any player who wants to reach the top of the championship, who wants to gain a foothold in the top ranks, and who wants to be competitive in the tour, must face Federer.
Of course, with the passage of time, the "Big Four" now have this meaning, but no one can deny that Federer is still special.
If anyone asks, why is Federer so special?
very simple:
talent.
Federer is the true "darling of God". His tennis skills, batting touch, tactical inspiration, etc. are all rare talents.
It is meaningless to simply discuss technical aspects such as serve or forehand. Federer's real excellence lies in rhythm control and tactical combination. Whether it is baseline hitting or serving to the net, he is not only comprehensive but also versatile, and can show unparalleled ball feel on any court.
and feel.
The most important thing is that Federer's hitting movements are always so chic and elegant, pushing the inherent charm of tennis to a whole new level.
In any shot and in any situation, Federer can appear to be at ease, taking it at his fingertips, and complex and difficult shots become light and simple.
It is precisely this "unique" elegance that has achieved Federer's unparalleled top status and even made tennis a fashion.
Until the emergence of new generations, from Nadal to Djokovic to Murray, and then to the emergence of a younger generation now, Federer has always been special. To a certain extent, he and tennis have already
Draw an equal sign and become the most widely known spokesman for the sport.
Now, Gauvin is finally about to stand across the net from Federer. After successively defeating Djokovic, Nadal, and Murray, Gauvin is only one final goal away from unlocking a new milestone in his career:
The "Medal for Defeating the Big Four" is still one step away.
At the same time, the theme of "Big Four VS Challengers" that runs throughout the entire season is about to usher in a new chapter. How will Gao Wen write it?
and!
The good news is not only that.
As Djokovic and Murray also defeated their opponents one after another and joined the semi-finals, this also meant that the 2015 season finally unlocked a new process:
The top four players in the world successfully met in the same event.
At Melbourne Park, this feat was unfortunately not achieved, and there were a lot of "unpopularities". But I didn't expect that when I turned to Dubai, the fans didn't wait too long, and this moment had already arrived——
Live up to expectations!
Therefore, the peak showdown is about to take place in the desert of the Middle East.