As bystanders and witnesses, reporters couldn't help but gasp when they saw the draw for the year-end finals, and then they started to gloat; when the reporters realized the pressure of the year-end world No. 1 battle
I couldn't help but feel my scalp numb when I was doing it, and then I was gearing up.
But, what about Gawain?
Worried? Hesitant? Lost?
No, not at all.
Excited? Excited? Excited?
No, neither.
Calm, calm and generous.
The atmosphere exuded by every move and gesture made him laugh at the openness and magnificence of the situation, and he even transcended victory and defeat and stood at a higher level.
This is the style of a master and the heart of a champion.
It must be said that Gao Wen is still growing. After defending his title at the US Open, he once again completed a transformation, and his mood and temperament have undergone subtle changes.
Even if I witness the experience with my own eyes, I still can’t help but admire and marvel. This is another charm of competitive sports besides winning and losing.
Then--
"I also know this question is a bit stupid, but I'm really curious, when you saw the Australian Open draw and when you saw the year-end finals draw this time, which one was more shocking? Did you curse?
"
The atmosphere in the press conference room was a bit delicate, and it was very hard to hold back my laughter. Although the question was stupid, I was... really curious.
Including Gawain himself is no exception.
He was stunned for a moment, blinking his eyes, unable to hide his surprise. His entire expression and reaction were extremely real. There was no concealment or polishing of the truth.
"Ah, I need to reminisce."
Gawain's face was full of seriousness.
“It’s still an Australian Internet cafe.”
"After all, I just said that when I came to London, I was mentally prepared. They are all masters. Every game is a decisive battle. Any group or draw is normal."
"But that's not the case in Melbourne. You can imagine my mental reaction when I saw the draw."
Gawain did not continue speaking, and nodded his head gently with a solemn face. That expression that could not be explained in words said everything. After all, the situation was different in Melbourne at the beginning of the year. Gawain's position and mentality at that time were completely different.
, the impact of that draw is absolutely extraordinary.
puff.
Looking at Gawain's sad and helpless expression, low laughter surged across the scene.
"As for the foul language, shush, my father and mother will be watching the replay of the press conference."
Ha ha ha ha.
The whole audience burst into laughter.
Careful reporters, such as Yu Jia, have already noticed that since New York, the voices of doubt at press conferences have become quieter and quieter.
Throughout the first half of the year, all the way to Wimbledon, negative voices such as doubts, provocations, and criticisms surrounding Gao Wen were always heard. Even though Gao Wen proved himself time and time again with his performance on the court, people always asked for more and expected Gao Wen.
Wen used more performances on the field to prove himself.
Essentially, they are resisting Gawain's rise.
However, after experiencing the ups and downs of the North American summer hard court season, experiencing the strength of the Asian season and the European indoor hard court season, especially the performance of the defending US Open and Paris events, Gao Wen's position in the top ranks has been indisputably established.
The title of "The Fifth Giant" is the best affirmation.
Slowly, there were fewer and fewer negative voices at the press conference, and at the same time, there were more and more laughter.
This is influence.
"Gaowen, this is the second consecutive year you have participated in the year-end finals, but obviously, this time is slightly different. As far as you are concerned, do you feel different?"
Gawain nodded slightly, "I'm sitting here."
——As a substitute last year, Gao Wen did not attend the press conference. After Raonic was accidentally injured, he rushed to the stadium in a daze. Everything happened in just a few hours, with no breathing time and no room for adjustment.
, he is already standing on the O2 Arena.
This year, it's different.
Being concise and clear will make reporters smile.
Then, Gao Wen added, "As for other things, nothing has changed. I don't think that being shortlisted for the year-end finals means the end of the season. I don't want to pack up and go home after losing three games in a row. I don't want the season to end like this.
So, this is the first step, but there are many more steps to follow.”
There was no slogan, no outlook, and no expectations. As before, Gao Wen still chose to be down-to-earth, which is also his consistent style.
"Gaowen, this year you have reached a total of nine finals and won eight championship trophies, including two Grand Slam championships. You are the player with the most championships among all male players. Djokovic is ranked second.
It’s six championship trophies, and this week, you will turn twenty.”
"There is no doubt that this is an incredible season. Are you starting to worry about next year that you will not be able to surpass this year's brilliant achievements?"
Although the year-end finals have not yet begun, reporters have already begun to summarize the year-end and look forward to the future.
Gawain was not surprised by this either.
"Of course. Of course I'm worried. I don't want to be at my peak when I debut. This year will be the peak of my career. Believe me, I'm more worried than you are."
Such an honest answer made the reporters chuckle.
"On the one hand, I think there is still a lot of room for growth in my season. I don't need you to remind me that I did not perform well on clay and grass during the season..."
The whole audience burst into laughter——
The reporters were laughing at themselves. The performance of the Roland Garros semi-finals and the Wimbledon semi-finals, in their eyes, became evidence to attack Gawain. Looking back now, it was indeed a joke, but they did not expect that Gawain
Throwing it out in such a way made many reporters blush.
"On the other hand, I also know that it is almost impossible to perfectly replicate this year next year. I need to look at professional events with a new mentality. While embracing continued progress, I also face the coming impact calmly, but it is easy to talk on paper.
I don’t know how to implement it specifically.”
"So, we'll see."
"Honestly, I don't want to be in a situation where high school is the pinnacle of my life. I grab a bottle of wine and talk about the glory of my high school days. I'm drunk and dreaming. Oh, God, I'm not mentally prepared yet, no, no, no."
Haha, hahaha!
Laughter and applause swept the entire audience, and looking at Gawain's lifelike expression, the laughter couldn't stop at all.
This is Gao Wen's press conference, which is always full of relaxation and joy, and always full of stunts and highlights. No one wants to miss it and no one should miss it.
For now, in the entire ATP, only Federer can compare with Gauvin. Every press conference can be easily full, even Nadal and Djokovic. After all, in the face of the media's humor,
and language talent, which are also innate.
The focus questions came one after another without stopping. After each question, the arms raised high to ask questions were still like a dense birch forest, so that the host of the press conference had to remind him for the third time, "
That's the last question, really."
Gawain, who was sitting obediently next to him, silently raised three fingers to indicate, "The last one."
The scene was filled with laughter again.
The Italian reporter who finally got the last one to ask questions unexpectedly asked a very interesting question, which attracted a lot of attention.