The 2014 U.S. Open Tennis Open has been going on for two match days, and there have been some upsets to some extent, but overall, the high-ranking seeded players have all passed smoothly, and there is still a lack of some waves after all.
So far, there are two most surprising upsets.
The first is the men's singles field. Kyrgios defeated the 21st seed Youzhny in the first round.
But on the one hand, Youzhny's ranking did not enter the top twenty; on the other hand, Kyrgios has already risen strongly into the public eye, and his rise in the first half of this year has even suppressed the younger Zverev, as if
He is a representative topical figure of the new generation.
Therefore, Kyrgios' victory was indeed a surprise, but it was not an exaggeration.
The second is the women's singles field. Catherine-Bellis, a 15-year-old genius who participated in the Grand Slam for the first time in her career, defeated the twelfth seed and this year's Australian Open runner-up Dominika Cibulkova in the first round.
Dominika-Cibulkova).
Cibulkova became the biggest dark horse at the Australian Open at the beginning of the year, knocking out the favorites to reach the final. However, she unfortunately lost to Li Na and finished second. Her career exploded in the first half of the year, and her world rankings repeatedly hit new highs; entering
After the North American season, his performance gradually declined and was lackluster. However, being eliminated in the first round of the US Open was indeed an upset.
Bellis's experience is a classic route for geniuses. She ranked No. 1 in the junior world rankings at the beginning of the year. She did not turn to the professional arena but still entered the tour to polish herself. After several months of playing in the Hope Tournament and Challenger level events,
, entered the main draw of the US Open with a wild card and made her Grand Slam debut.
Then, at the age of fifteen, Bellis became the youngest player to win the US Open women's singles main draw since Kournikova in 1996.
Two unpopular ones, with different meanings.
Wait, does Bellis's story sound familiar?
Non-professional? Wild card? Debut? Upset?
Indeed, the same was true for Gao Wen. Even the seeded players he defeated were very similar, one was No. 12 and the other was No. 13.
However, Bellis has achieved many brilliance in the youth arena, and is ranked No. 1 in the world among teenagers. She is known as a real "genius girl" and attracts everyone's attention. Therefore, she upset Cibulkova and made history. It was a surprise.
, the joy is greater than the fright.
Gawain jumped out of the crack in the stone. The attention of the Challenger League was really too low, far less than that of the youth competition. Before this game, there was basically no trace of this person.
Moreover, there is another most important factor. Bellis was born in San Francisco. She is a host player. The "upset" should be more about the weak defeating the strong, but Gao Wen is a non-host player and beats the local championship hope."
"Upsetting" means extinguishing hope, and the entire emotional input and output are completely different.
Due to various factors, the major media gave the title of "No. 1 Unpopular" to the game between Gawain and Isner. It can be clearly seen that the "surprise surprise" should be far more frightening than joyful.
"On the second day of the US Open, the first shocking upset was born. Wild card player Wen Gao defeated the 13th seed John Isner!"
"Witness history at Arthur Ashe Stadium! In his first Grand Slam appearance in his career, he upset the No. 13 seed!"
"Three tie-breaks, the host country's hopes of winning the championship were stopped with an upset in the first round!"
"The new American No. 1 has had a high start and a low start in the North American season, and was stopped in the first round of the US Open for the second time in his career."
"Cold! Cold! Cold! Isner was eliminated in the first round, and the young player who made history was not ranked two months ago!"
"Wild card player Wen Gao successfully sniped Isner with a perfect game!"
Looking at the news headlines of mainstream English media, one can feel the incredible impact of a series of upsets.
Although the four Grand Slams have never lacked upsets, the first round has witnessed many miracles and accidents taking place at the same time. Even the accident of the top seed losing in the first round has happened more than once, but every time it happens, it can still trigger news media
The collective exclaimed:
On the one hand, people are looking forward to a miracle, and every upset is an inspirational story in competitive sports; but on the other hand, people are worried about the quality of the game, and the expected strong confrontation may not take place.
It is such a contradictory mentality that makes every upset burst out with more powerful power.
But objectively speaking, upset dark horses are often unknown players, which lack appeal to the general public. Their attention is still focused on the upset high-ranking seed players. After all, these players only have the aura.
It's what people are used to.
This time, it was no exception, especially the American media, who couldn't believe their eyes.
This year's North American season actually started well for Isner. Washington won the championship and Atlanta was the runner-up. His hard-court strength was fully demonstrated. "Favorite" is definitely not just talk.
However, his performance declined significantly in the next two Masters tournaments in Montreal and Cincinnati, especially after he was eliminated in the first round in Montreal due to foot injuries. He temporarily applied for a wild card in Winston-Salem, hoping to adjust his condition in time.
, returning to the ranks of strong competitors.
However, Winston-Salem ended up withdrawing from the tournament, and entered the US Open and was eliminated in the first round. All the major media sighed.
In the view of the mainstream media, Isner's injury should still have an impact, especially his poor movement, which is even worse. Various signs have been seen in the past two weeks, coupled with Gao Wen's
With his extraordinary performance, the first upset of this year's US Open occurred.
But not all media is so boring.
The front page headline of the "Los Angeles Times" looks elegant and refined.
"California's dream is taking place in Flushing! Bellis and Gawain both make history!"
Bellis is from San Francisco, and Gawain is from Los Angeles. Both cities are part of California. Their perspectives are naturally completely different. They cheered for the two young players and shouted "California Youth Storm Sweeps New York".
The appearance of singing and dancing makes other readers full of sadness——
So, is there really no problem?
What is certain is that the entire North American continent has noticed the news. One is that Belle represents the American dream, and the other is that Gawain has extinguished the American dream. This ultimate experience of two worlds of ice and fire happened in the same place.
On match day, it’s hard for those loyal tennis fans.
I can't laugh or cry.
However, if you look at the news headlines in China's mainstream media, you will see a different scene, sweeping across the sky and overwhelmingly with great momentum.
"Gao Wen, created history, the first Grand Slam victory for a male player!"
"Won!"
"Zero's breakthrough!"
"The 18-year-old young player Gao Wen made history at the US Open, defeating the 13th seed Isner and advancing to the second round!"
"The most unpopular event in the US Open in 2014, made in China!"
"Who is Gawain who created history and broke through the nightmare of first Grand Slam victory?"
"Come out of the blue! Make a brilliant debut! Gawain's Grand Slam debut is a blockbuster!"
Sorry, in the previous chapter, the chapter numbers were repeated.
