The joy of victory exploded in my mind, so pure and so turbulent that my whole body flew up into the clouds uncontrollably, wandering in the sunshine.
The whole world blooms together.
This is a victory, but it is more than just a victory.
The reporters at the ABS Stadium did not miss Gawain's enthusiasm and excitement. Flashes and shutter sounds were overwhelming, and the headlines were already there the next day.
Reporters couldn't help but wonder:
This is just a Davis Cup Asia-Pacific Group One match, not even a play-off or knockout round. Why is Gao Wen so happy?
At the post-match press conference, reporters had a direct conversation with Gao Wen.
Gawain, who was in a happy mood, answered with a smile on his face.
"It is different after all to represent the country. Here, I am not just Gao Wen, I am Gao Wen of China. This prefix is very important."
"Moreover, this is a team competition. You should not forget that in the NCAA it was a team competition. I deeply understand the importance and specialness of being a member of a team."
"When I represent China on the Davis Cup stage, it is an honor and a happiness in itself, and the taste of victory is different."
From the inside out, those clear and bright eyes were filled with joy and cheerfulness, making even the sunshine in the southern hemisphere look dim.
Naturally, related questions followed, gradually revealing the sharp edges and corners of the reporters. It seemed that they had been waiting for a long time.
"So, Gao Wen, now that you are on China's Davis Cup team, do you think China has become the favorite to win the championship?"
This is a tricky question.
Objectively speaking, due to the Davis Cup schedule, big-name players do not participate in full attendance every year; coupled with the nature of the team competition, teams led by Djokovic, Nadal, and Federer may not necessarily participate every year.
The favorite to win the championship, just look at the previous champions in the past few years and you will know——
In addition, Australia, Croatia, Russia, the United States, France, etc. all have championship records after the millennium.
Among them, Russia, Croatia, Serbia, Switzerland and the Czech Republic all won the championship for the first time, and the Czech Republic successfully defended its title the following year.
It can be seen that the real key lies in whether the top players in this country and region participate in the competition and whether the reserve strength can keep up. The situation of winning the Davis Cup changes every year.
So, how should Gawain answer?
"Take it easy."
"Ladies and gentlemen, let's take it step by step. Have you forgotten what you just said? This is just the first round of the Asia-Pacific Group. Let us first enter the play-offs to compete for the World Group places, and then discuss the rest.
How about the matter?"
"I promise, I will still be here at the next post-game press conference. You know my schedule and I won't run away too far."
With a quick move, Gao Wen avoided the direct confrontation, but the reporter obviously still refused to give up. The next question was about the Olympic Games.
"We saw you represent your country in the Davis Cup for the first time. Does this mean that we can also see you in the Rio Olympics next year?"
There is no doubt that the pressure has come——
Although there is still more than a year before the Olympics, Gao Wen appears like a comet and completely disrupts the situation. It is impossible for people to not care.
"certainly."
Gawain did not hesitate and gave a positive response, which was concise and decisive.
"The Olympics is one of my goals. I am very much looking forward to representing China on the Olympics. This is undoubtedly a moment when my dream comes true."
Immediately afterwards——
"So, do you think you are the favorite to win the championship? Does your participation mean that China will add another gold medal point?"
Look, this is the trump card.
Pressure, pressure, pressure, layer upon layer of pressure, everywhere, even Li Zhe and the others next to them can feel the suffocating pressure.
But Gawain seemed very calm, not only did he not panic, but he also showed a smile.
"Slow down, slow down. There is no need to drive so fast. Let me enjoy my first Davis Cup victory in my career. What do you think?"
The tone was light, with a bit of ridicule, and then a low laughter could be heard at the scene, and the tense atmosphere was dissolved.
It can be seen from the post-match press conference that this victory is indeed very meaningful to China——
Of course, they have won the first group in the Asia-Pacific region more than once or twice, and they have reached the stage of competing for play-off qualifications many times.
Therefore, logically speaking, this victory is not something to make a fuss about, and they should just get used to it.
At the post-match press conference, Zhang Ze was also asked relevant questions.
In this regard, he said,
"It's more or less different. Now, Gawain has gone ahead and opened up a new world for us. It's even more important for us to keep up."
"Pressure exists objectively, but it is more of a motivation."
"This year at Melbourne Park, I witnessed that epic final live, and I remembered Gawain's words again and again. He was not the only one, he was just the first."
"I'm not sure if I can be the second one, but I hope to do my best."
As a result, Wu Di bluffingly interjected.
"It's not more or less, it's different, 100% different. Now we finally know what happened to the NCAA legend about Gawain."
One or two of them were all smiling, especially when paired with Gawain's action of looking up to the sky, the comedy effect was even better, and everyone burst into laughter.
A Davis Cup victory represents a hope and a starting point.
Long time no see.
It’s really been a long time.
Looking from a victory, it ignites the hope of more victories and further progress. Men's tennis has been weak for a long time. They have always been wandering outside the public view, as if they were standing in an uninhabited valley, shouting at the top of their lungs, but nothing happened.
There is no response, only you can hear it.
But now, things have finally turned around.
Gawain's appearance, Gawain's appearance, is like a torch, lighting up the dawn, dispelling the darkness, and illuminating a way out of the valley.
Everything is different.
That is why--
"Won!"
And it’s not just Gawain?
To be precise, the whole team was like this. When Li Zhe hit a magical shot to return the serve to the ACE, everyone was excited.
Turning around, you can see Wu Di jumping up and down, like a little flying squirrel, constantly jumping.
"Win! Win, win, win!"
Wu Di and others looked at Gawain with big eyes, unable to restrain their joy, and kept repeating it, fearing that others would ignore this message.
As he shouted, his smile spread happily.
Wang Chuhan was no exception. His eyes moved back and forth between Gao Wen and Wu Di. He raised his arms and stood up suddenly, with a smile on his lips.
Then, it climbed up to the brows and bloomed proudly in the eyes. Even though he did not appear in the game, the passion and excitement still ignited the blood.
Maybe, they can really look forward to the future?