Come, come, your little cutie Gao Wen is here. After challenging Djokovic at the Australian Open, he is about to challenge Nadal at the French Open, continuing to ignite hot topics.
Although it is only a quarter-final match, the level of attention has already reached the final. Especially considering the respective situations and states of the two players, the suspense of victory and defeat is full of unknowns, once again pushing the theme throughout this season to a new level.
Vibrantly igniting people's enthusiasm.
Judging from the head-to-head record, Nadal is temporarily ahead with two wins and one loss, including the only time the two players met on clay, which was in Madrid last month.
However, in the Grand Slam arena, Gauvin won the only meeting between the two players. The victory at the Australian Open at the beginning of the year started a miraculous journey.
So, who can think of the end this time at Roland Garros?
From all aspects, this upcoming quarter-final match is a classic that cannot be missed. Just thinking about it will make your blood boil.
Brush brush brush.
All the eyes of the audience fell on Gawain.
Although Gao Wen defeated Tsonga today, extinguishing the last hope of the local championship, this game obviously has a lot to discuss slowly; but in the face of the upcoming Huashan sword debate, it is not worth mentioning at all, and it is not even worth mentioning.
The local French media also couldn't help but turn their attention to it.
Under the spotlight, Gawain raised the corners of his mouth, revealing a shallow smile.
"I know that I already knew the news before the press conference, so I don't think I am the favorite to win."
Wait, what does this sentence mean?
The reporters chewed it carefully, and then one or two of them became excited.
The whole place was in a turbulent state, with arms raised high like a birch forest.
But in fact, their problems should be similar.
"Gawain, what you just said is that you have no confidence in this game. You think the victory may belong to Rafa. Is that what you mean?"
The bustling crowd, with scorching eyes like sharp swords, was directed at Gawain. Everyone was so excited that they could hardly sit still, as if there was a hedgehog stuffed on the chair. Even though there was no noise in the room, they all held their breath.
The ground waited for an answer, but the air still burned.
Outside, it was raining heavily.
Indoors, the heat wave is rolling.
The windows were covered with a thin layer of mist, and the world outside gradually became blurry and hazy.
Feeling the scorching gaze of the audience, Gawain seemed very calm, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised.
"If I were a viewer, I wouldn't put the bet on me."
The joking tone seemed very relaxed, and the turbulent heat wave in the press conference room calmed down a little, and became relaxed and freehand again.
Then, the conversation changed and in an understatement, Gao Wen once again showed his vitality as a leader of the new generation.
"But as a player, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, a dream game, and I will do my best."
"In fact, I should be looking forward to this game more than anyone else."
"Facing Rafa at Roland Garros is, without a doubt, a very, very, very difficult challenge..."
A series of "extraordinary"s made the reporters chuckle, because they felt the same way and fully understood the emotional weight of Gawain's words.
"At the same time, this also reminds me that I am still a rookie on the tour, I am still a challenger, and I still have a lot to learn and experience on the court. I should stay awake, stay humble, stay motivated, and adjust my mentality and position.
Step onto the field and keep improving and moving forward.”
"I know that people have high expectations. That kid is No. 2 in the world. He should perform better. He should prove that he is worthy of that position. Believe me, I know, I know everything."
"So, I keep reminding myself that compared with the world rankings, you are still a newcomer, you are still an attacker and a challenger. You have no right to be proud or proud. The games against Dominic and Joe are already
A good wake-up call.”
"Now, it's Rafa."
"God, what could be a clearer reminder that you are a challenger than challenging Rafa at Roland Garros."
Involuntarily, the reporters all nodded in agreement——
And it’s not just Gawain. When he sets foot on Roland Garros, everyone including Federer, Djokovic, etc. are challengers.
But what is truly commendable is that Gawain can maintain such a clear understanding.
"As an audience, I believe Rafa is still the more favored side. There is no need to lie. Obviously, you also have the same idea."
The reporters all avoided looking, and no one could deny it.
"As a player, I believe that I still have a chance to win, even if the probability is not high. This is the ultimate challenge that all players dream of. Therefore, I will go into battle lightly and go all out to show all my energy without reservation.
Then, see what happens."
There are no heroic words or passionate words, but Gawain’s excitement and happiness can be deeply felt between the lines——
Sincerely.
About to face the toughest, most difficult and most extreme ultimate challenge in professional tennis, Gao Wen is gearing up and eager to try.
In this situation, it is hard not to think of the scene before the Australian Open finals at the beginning of the year:
It's the same "Big Four VS Challengers", it's the same as facing the ultimate challenge of ATP, it's the same that people don't think highly of Gawain, everything seems familiar.
Perhaps, off the court, Gao Wen remained humble, low-key, and respectful. He clearly knew the meaning of the game; but in his bones, the competitive spirit of challenging the limits was burning. Stay focused, maintain fighting spirit, maintain confidence, go all out, fight to the end, and put your best foot forward.
Everything remains on the court.
Those eyes are always bright.
So, from Melbourne to Paris, from Djokovic to Nadal, what will be the ending of similar stories this time?
In the press conference room, there was a brief blank——
Not because of surprise, but because of excitement.
His blood was boiling and his heart was surging. Although Gawain did not say any heroic words, the fighting spirit revealed between the lines once again attracted attention.
The reporters also became excited together, challenging their opponents to their limits and at the same time challenging themselves. This is the ultimate meaning of competitive sports.
The expectations that were already high have now reached even higher levels. It is foreseeable that they are about to witness a classic again——
Everything is just like when Nadal rose. People know that every time Nadal and Federer meet, a legendary duel will inevitably be born. Then one step, and another step, the 2008 Wimbledon final is still regarded as the final.
Considered to be the greatest tennis match in a century.
Gao Wen is also following the trajectory, attacking the four giants step by step, creating one classic after another.
Does winning or losing matter?
Of course it's important.
However, compared to victory or defeat, there are more things that deserve people's attention, attention and remembrance.
Life is so beautiful that it makes people have the urge to scream and cheer. Looking at Gao Wen in front of them, the entire press conference room burst into excitement.