"Gaowen, you just mentioned more than once that you are not considering defending your title for the time being. Focus on the present and your first-round opponent."
"So, how do you feel about your first-round opponent?"
"In the first round, you are about to face the German player Alexander Zverev, who advanced from the qualifying round to the main draw. He is also the youngest player at this year's US Open."
"In an interview with the German media before the game, Sasha said, sorry, please allow me to quote the original words:
‘I don’t mean to be arrogant, but I think I can beat him’.”
In order to show that he was fair and objective, the reporter did not just fabricate rumors or take quotes out of context. He also took out his mobile phone and read the news word for word.
At the same time, you can also see that other reporters at the scene nodded in agreement. These were Zverev's original words, and they did not tamper with or delete them.
Gawain raised his chin slightly, showing a meaningful expression, and listened carefully, without rushing to respond.
The reporter put the phone back into his pocket, looked at Gawain again, and then added.
"You and Sasha played against each other once, in Miami."
The meaning behind the words is that Gawain is afraid that he will forget who this "nobody" is.
You can detect the sullen expressions of some reporters in the press conference hall. If Gao Wen said "Who" at this time, it would be really exciting and interesting.
Gawain noticed the subtle changes in the atmosphere of the scene, and the smile in his eyes flickered quietly.
At this time, Gawain finally opened his mouth to answer the question.
"Of course, I remember that he is a very good player with talent, ability and strength. I believe that he is in a stage of rapid growth. This time we meet again and we compete again, this is a brand new game. I need to do my best to compete with him.
go."
Blah blah blah...
The reporters were a little disappointed. The Gawain in front of them had no edge at all. His polite remarks were really drowsy.
However, Gawain was not affected and continued to speak.
"To be very honest, the Miami game was probably one of the luckiest games of my career. Playing against Sasha again is definitely a challenge. I hope I can be more confident and I hope I can make full use of my experience.
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"I don't mean to be arrogant, but I think I can beat him."
on site:……
One second, two seconds——
Then, there was thunderous applause.
The same sentence was completely copied and pasted. It was spoken with arrogance and arrogance from Zverev, and it sounded sharp to the ears.
It is precisely because of the previous sentence, "I don't mean to be arrogant", that it reveals Zverev's arrogance. It is not the vigor of a young man, nor the fighting spirit full of expectations for the game. It is pure arrogance, revealing something deep in his heart.
He is so condescending that his words cannot hide it at all.
However, when Gao Wen spoke it with a kind of ridicule and ridicule, he was low-key and confident, he was laughing and cursing, learning from each other, and the press conference room immediately became a talk show scene, once again demonstrating Gao Wen's
Humor and wisdom, applause rang out spontaneously.
After all, Gawain is indeed not arrogant, and he can indeed defeat little Zverev.
In fact, objectively speaking, compared with Miami, Zverev has restrained himself a lot. After all, he was severely educated at the end of Miami. This time he came to the US Open and faced Gawain again. Between words,
Already brought some caution.
But the point is that little Zverev is the proud son of God. He has heard countless praises since the training period. Those pride and self-confidence, those condescending pride and showoff have long been ingrained in the bone marrow. Even if he enters the professional arena and is beaten by the top
Masters should teach you a lesson, "age" can also be used as an excuse——
The youngest player in the top 100 of the ATP, and the youngest player on the main draw list from Wimbledon to Flushing.
Under these auras, his arrogance and arrogance could not truly be restrained.
In fact, even years later, Zverev Jr. is still the same.
But now——
Zverev Jr. is eighteen years old and Gawain is nineteen years old, but what achievements has Gawain achieved and where is Zverev Jr. on the tour?
The same sentence, spoken by two players, has completely different effects.
Especially in the context of the whole speech, Gao Wen showed modesty, prudentness, low-key and restrained, and the edge of confidence and fighting spirit was not revealed.
Naturally, all the reporters in the press conference room became Gao Wen's supporters.
Between the applause and whistles, there are reporters who continue to fan the flames, fearing that the world will not be in chaos.
"Gaowen, then this meeting is also the 'highest consumption'?"
Behind the cautious words there is unbearable joy and excitement, but could Gawain be fooled?
Of course it’s impossible——
In Grand Slam tournaments, there is a best-of-five-set system. No player firmly believes that he can defeat his opponent by only losing two games, because this means that one set must be cleared to give away eggs, even if the Big Four at their peak face the world's top 300 players.
Players outside the league would not dare to boast like this.
First, there are many difficulties. After all, the men's serve is very strong. The score of "6:0" is not as much as expected. Zverev's first serve is now very mature.
Second, it is unnecessary. Losing only two games in the game means that the concentration is tight throughout the whole process. From the beginning to the end, it is still difficult, and the consumption of physical and energy is incredible, which directly disrupts the entire game.
The follow-up plan and overall layout of the two-week Grand Slam event.
How could Gao Wen disrupt his entire US Open plan with a little verbal dispute over a mere little Zverev, and this is while his return from injury is uncertain?
If you think about it with your toes, you will know that it is impossible.
"Maximum consumption" is just a gimmick and a kind of psychological warfare.
The last time Miami was successful, even Gao Wen was surprised. Miraculously, he was not slapped in the face; but now, it is absolutely impossible for Gao Wen to let himself fall into the same situation again.
"No. I don't think so."
Decisively and decisively——
The press conference room was slightly stunned. The reporters expected that given Gao Wen's intelligence, they would not be fooled, but they did not expect Gao Wen to be so decisive.
"Let's save some face for each other."
It's a pun, but it also seems to have a profound meaning.
On the surface, Gawain is saving face for himself, but the deeper meaning of his words is:
First of all, he saved face for little Zverev, who can actually achieve the "highest consumption", but he did not want to hurt the confidence and pride of young people.
Secondly, he has already proved it once in Miami, so there is no need to do it a second time, otherwise it would be a humiliation.
Gawain was retreating in order to advance, and gave little Zverev a hard slap in the face again without saying a word, but the really important thing is:
Next, no matter how little Zverev responds, the only result is that he humiliates himself, and there is no need for Gawain to continue talking.
Perhaps, the only way Zverev can prove himself is to defeat Gawain and prove himself with his performance on the court.
This has always been the only law of competitive sports. Regardless of grudges or emotions, strength will speak for everything.
So, little Zverev can be regarded as...asking for kindness and getting kindness, asking for a hammer and getting a hammer?