Although summer is about to pass, the sun hanging in the blue sky is still trying to catch the tail of August. The golden sunshine is thick in the air. You can feel the heat wave quietly spreading in the early morning. I can't help but think
Look for shade to take shelter.
However, the bustling traffic in Flushing can still deeply feel the excitement and excitement of the approaching Carnival. Among the people coming and going, a small interview team can be seen, like a reef in the center of the river, swimming upstream.
"How's it going, Brother Jun, have you found anything out of your research?"
Hu Litao watched Zhan Jun folding the documents with a thoughtful expression on his face, but without speaking, he asked casually——
At this time, they were on their way to the training ground, preparing to meet the young player who emerged from the cracks in the rocks. However, due to the lack of information, this created many difficulties for their preparations.
Zhan Jun shook his head and sighed softly.
"I can't see anything, it's all basic information."
"But at least he has achieved some results. The U.S. championship and three challenge championships are a performance that creates history. No mainland male player has performed like this before."
"That's natural, the ability is definitely there, but I worry that we are like English football, with too high expectations and unable to see the truth."
Hu Litao does not explain football, but he also watches football. As soon as Zhan Jun said it, he immediately reacted:
Every year, English football says that it is "the best national team in history." This has been the case since 1966. But whether it is the best in history is a matter of opinion. Anyway, the objective fact is that they have not been able to do it so far.
Won his second World Series title.
Hu Litao couldn't help but chuckled, "That's not the case."
Zhan Jun has a different opinion.
"Our men's tennis has been weak for a long time. Not to mention challenger championships, we have only appeared in a handful of Grand Slam main draws. And you and I both know what happened to Wu Di last year."
"Now suddenly a new star with outstanding performance has emerged and won the challenge championship for three consecutive weeks. You also know the virtue of the media. I am afraid that the title of 'genius' will be overwhelming."
Chinese men's tennis has indeed been weak for a long time, especially since women's players broke the deadlock at the 2004 Athens Olympics.
, simply "not worth mentioning".
As mentioned before, in the singles arena of the four Grand Slams, Chinese men's players have only made two official appearances so far, both times at the Australian Open.
One time was last year, Wu Di got a wild card, and that wild card was the result of the joint efforts of the Australian Tennis Association and the Chinese Tennis Association. The Australian Open held a wild card tournament in China, and the final winner would win the wild card.
The purpose is to expand the influence of the Australian Open in the Chinese market.
In other words, Wu Di stood out in the civil war and got the wild card.
The first time was this year, when Zhang Zhe passed the qualification test and advanced to the main competition with a real sword. Strictly speaking, this time is the moment that made history.
However, whether it is a wild card or a qualifying round, the performance in the main game is the most important, and the result is that both players lost.
A more cruel reality is that until 2021, Chinese men's tennis players will still find it difficult to win in the Grand Slam main draw.
Especially when young male players have performed well in the youth arena, reaching the top of the world rankings and winning Grand Slam championships, it is even more frustrating that the adults have been unable to break through in the main draw.
It is precisely because of this that once a new star worth looking forward to appears, the pressure will inevitably be overwhelming, and in an instant, you may fall into the rut of the "god-making movement".
Similar stories have happened more than once, with Yao Ming in basketball, Liu Xiang in hurdles, and even Li Na, who is currently very popular.
Hu Litao's smile faded slightly, and there was a hint of worry in his eyes.
"Are you worried that a sudden influx of too much attention and too many expectations will disrupt the balance of daily life, and you may not be able to adapt, which will affect your performance on the field?"
Hu Litao couldn't help but nod after thinking about it, and then asked and answered his own question.
"Yes, he is only eighteen years old and is still a child. He became the center of attention overnight. It is probably difficult for him to adapt immediately."
But what else can be done? Pressure is part of competitive sports.
Zhan Jun nodded slightly in agreement, "I am very conflicted myself now."
"On the one hand, I am looking forward to his outstanding performance on the court; on the other hand, I am worried that my expectations are too high and I may be disappointed."
In the final analysis, there is still too little information. No matter what, competitive sports still need to be watched to know the game. Without information, it means random guessing.
Hu Litao's character was more aggressive and he didn't think too much. He comforted Zhan Jun and said, "Don't worry, we are here to do our homework today. Let's take it step by step. Competitive sports are sometimes the same."
metaphysics."
Zhan Jun was amused by his colleagues' teasing words and couldn't help but laugh, feeling a little relaxed.
As Hu Litao said, they are here to do their homework.
In the first round of games, in addition to international signals, CCTV also purchased the rights to broadcast the Chinese players' games. However, the lottery table has not yet been completed, and the schedule has not yet been released, and everything is still to be determined.
According to the discussion at the TV station's meeting, compared to the male players who have little hope, the focus of the broadcast is on the female players who have a higher chance of winning. However, if Gao Wen's game happens to appear in the gap, CCTV's broadcast will also be arranged.
It would be a shame if the commentator knew nothing about him.
After all, Gawain has received a wild card to enter the main draw. In other words, no matter what, among the 128 lottery spots, there will definitely be a place for Gawain, even if this young player just pops out of the cracks in the rocks.
For Sun Monkey, the TV station also needs to be prepared.
Therefore, the TV station held an impromptu meeting last night and passed the decision without objection. Then they contacted Tobias through the information on the ATP official website and quickly finalized the first interview.
In addition to Zhan Jun and Hu Litao, the entire camera team also followed. Anyway, it was reserved as backup information, and it is unclear whether it will be used or not.
Just like this year's Zhang Ze and last year's Wu Di, the TV stations have recorded interviews and video materials related to preparations. However, after losing in the first round, there is no need to broadcast them. They are included in the database to see when they can be sent out in the future.
Useful.
Pah. Pah. Pah.
The sound of hitting balls in the training ground is intertwined. Different players gather in different courts. Coaches and players can be seen coming and going. There are only two days left before the official opening of the Grand Slam. You can feel it in the air.
To the overwhelming enthusiasm.
When arriving at the training ground on the 14th, Zhan Jun saw Gao Wen at a glance——
With black hair and eyes, he stands out on the tennis court, but his yellow skin has become an even wheat color due to long-term exposure to the sun.