If possible, the media was looking forward to Gao Wen playing against the top eight seeds to test the quality of the dark horse. However, in the cold winter, the reporters' expectations were repeatedly disappointed, and they were extremely depressed and aggrieved.
After finally waiting for another dark horse, Sakison, "If there is no fish, it's better to have a shrimp", so I settled for the next best thing. Everyone is looking forward to this dark horse showdown to see if the "Black Mark Star" can defeat this year's biggest
Dark horse.
This is also the core essence of competitive sports——
Complete transformation through battle after battle! Prove yourself through duel after duel! Constantly challenge your limits through experience.
Strictly speaking, it was not until the quarter-finals that the media's questions and provocations appeared. They had already been very, very kind to Gao Wen, but it was precisely because they had suppressed it for so long that it burst out in an instant, and there were signs of losing control. The air
There was a thick smell of gunpowder smoke.
"...What's going on? It's just asking me to prove myself."
Gao Wen saw things very thoroughly and revealed the truth behind the shocking headlines in the media in just one sentence.
Although MacDonald wanted to complain that they had "proved themselves" for a whole season and successfully won the team championship, so what else did they have to prove, but he also understood that this is the essence of competitive sports, and there is something to prove at every stage.
thing.
Even the "Big Four" seem to still need to constantly "prove themselves" to the media——
Federer needs to prove that age is not a shackle that limits him from winning championships, and Nadal needs to prove that he can perform well on surfaces other than clay.
Djokovic needs to prove that he deserves a place in the "goat" competition, and Murray needs to prove that he is definitely not a mere presence among the "Big Four".
The media has never been merciful to them.
Thinking about it this way, it doesn't seem so outrageous that the media asked "freshman" Gao Wen to prove himself.
MacDonald opened his mouth, but swallowed his complaints after all. In the face of doubts, fighting back with performance on the court is always the best way.
"Gawain, play hard, win the game, and then shut them all up."
It was a rare sight to see Macdonald's baby face showing a hint of anger, which made Gawain burst into laughter, feeling very happy.
Then, Gawain pursed his lips and said pitifully.
"But, I'm scared. I'm weak, helpless, and trembling. What should I do?"
Seeing Gawain's lifelike performance, Macdonald couldn't hold back and laughed happily.
At this moment, a deep voice came from behind.
"Don't be afraid, let dad come and protect you."
Immediately afterwards, a tall figure hugged Gawain firmly in his arms, like a black bear. He knew it was Thompson without turning his head.
Thompson firmly restrained Gawain's hands and chuckled, but soon discovered something was wrong. Gawain seemed different.
"Wait a minute, my dear, when did you become so strong? Are you preparing to take the King Kong Barbie route? These hard muscle lines are really annoying."
The cheerful comments made everyone else around them burst into laughter. One or two of them were booing, and it was extremely lively.
Gawain did not struggle to resist, but raised his head and spoke to Thompson very seriously.
"My dear, if you can protect me, I won't need to step forward myself."
Before Thompson had time to realize what Gawain's "tender affection" was about, Gawain had already turned to Macdonald and shouted.
"Mike, when the media comes later, we will just close the door and release Clay."
boom!
In an instant, the laughter all around exploded and could not stop at all. Then Thompson realized that he had been teased by Gawain again.
However, Thompson didn't mind either, and patted Gawain's shoulder heavily with his big palm-like hand.
"Hey, today's game depends on your performance."
Although the news media are talking a lot and alarmism is overwhelming, within the Bruins team, the players are full of confidence in Gao Wen, because they are the group of people who know Gao Wen's ability best.
Thompson beat his chest with pride.
"We, like the media, are looking forward to someone who can make Gawain show his full strength and the true nature of the 'Flower Destroyer'. It would be a pity if only we knew about it."
In daily training, Gao Wen is simply a devil. There is a mini duel every day. The unyielding and cunning game tortures all his teammates for several rounds. The most terrifying thing is not losing the mini duel, but whether he wins or loses.
After finishing the three-piece set of dehydration and muscle cramps.
Now, Gawain has successfully won the title of "Nightmare Training Difficulty", and even MacDonald's face was filled with sadness when he saw Gawain.
Thompson, obviously there is something in his words.
Seer immediately raised his voice and joked, "Clay, it's not because you were tortured in training that you expect Gawain to torture others, right?"
Thompson jumped up as if he was electrocuted, "No, absolutely not! I'm just looking forward to a wonderful showdown. How can you slander me like this?"
The overreaction was obviously that there was no silver here, which made all the players burst into laughter again.
With the quarterfinals approaching, the Bruins team's atmosphere is particularly warm, and you can clearly feel the confidence and unity conveyed by the entire team from the inside out.
They all sincerely believe that the three teammates can continue their efforts and advance to the next round together.
Not to mention that Macdonald needs to go all out today to have a chance of survival, Gawain himself also needs to be vigilant.
Relax, relax, but from a professional point of view, Gawain also admitted that Sarkisian is indeed a difficult opponent.
On the one hand, the conflict of playing styles is on the other hand, on the other hand, it is the consumption of physical strength and energy.
It can be seen from the cold wave of upsets in the first round that all the main players in the team competition are facing severe challenges, and Gao Wen and Macdonald are no exception.
Comparatively speaking, Macdonald and Geelong have better physical reserves, while Gao Wen has gone through consecutive fierce battles and consumed significantly more energy. He has persisted until now and has not shown any signs of fatigue. He has not lost a set in three games.
In fact, it has been proven that Gao Wen's physical reserves are among the best among this year's players.
But even if he is a "physical superman", after the game enters the quarterfinals, Gao Wen must face the signals sent by his body:
Reserves are running low.
It is precisely because of this that the Grand Slam tournament, which lasts for two full weeks, also poses a severe challenge to the players' physical distribution.
What physical fitness directly affects is the connection and exertion of the entire technical and tactical links, and it is also a dispersion of energy. This is an all-round consumption.
Sometimes, it's not that you don't want to go all out, but that you can't. It is foreseeable that facing Sarkisian is indeed a tough battle.
Fortunately, Gawain still has some backup options——
Growth potential value.
Gawain has not added any points since he came to Athens, and now it's finally time.