Gawain interacted with the audience as if he was performing a stand-up show, easily sparking laughter at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
For local New York audiences who have a spirit of entertainment deeply rooted in their bones, the game is a game, but entertainment and recreation are also very important. It is precisely because of this that they are always particularly tolerant of Kyrgios, who is not doing his job properly and has a playful smile, thinking that he is a person who understands
Players who "entertain the masses".
The only drawback is that there is no sense of proportion.
And now, Gawain appears.
Not only was it entertaining, but everything was just right, easily winning cheers and whistles from the Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd.
This is also a rare sight.
Tobias knew that the sponsors were all witnessing this scene, and they must have immediately realized the important market value of Gawain's superstar temperament just like he had done before.
On the court, after a brief joke, Gao Wen still answered McEnroe's question seriously.
"Honestly, I wasn't thinking about anything at the time. To be more precise, I forced myself not to think randomly."
"Because I know what a good and powerful opponent I am facing, that is Djokovic. The set point and match point have no meaning until they are realized. This is just an ordinary point, because Nova
Katsuki has the ability to upend an entire situation, and it wouldn't be surprising if he did."
"So the only thing I can do is focus on this point and pray, don't make a double mistake, don't make a double mistake, don't make a double mistake."
Seeing Gawain cross his index and middle fingers as if praying, the audience burst into laughter again, and the atmosphere was very relaxed and lively.
From the outside, this is definitely not a post-game reaction that a Grand Slam newcomer or a Grand Slam dark horse can have——
Why do people like big-name superstars?
In the final analysis, it is because of familiarity. Over time, the audience always has a natural affinity for familiar faces. This can be seen from the US Open ratings. The highest men's match in the past ten years was Federer's, and the highest
The women's competition belongs to Serena Williams.
To be more precise, the five highest-rated matches at the US Open in the past ten years, including rounds, were all played by Serena Williams.
It's that simple.
When a newcomer or a dark horse appears, the audience often loses interest because of the unfamiliarity.
But the post-game interview in front of me was completely different. A small part of the audience left, but two-thirds were still left, which was really rare.
Moreover, the audience waited until all of McEnroe's interviews were over, waiting for Gao Wen to leave in a very dignified way, and then they started to leave one after another.
For media reporters, this is actually the same truth——
If it were an upset in the first three rounds of a Grand Slam, it would be full of highlights and worthy of a close-up; but an upset in the last three rounds of a Grand Slam would be overwhelming, because everything that should be said about the highlights has been said, and it is familiar.
After the big-name players are eliminated, the news popularity and game attention will plummet.
One thing to say, this is not good for the box office.
But nothing is absolute, and sometimes there may be exceptions, such as today.
Press Conference Room No. 1 is used by Djokovic. It is reasonable for the world's No. 1 to be knocked out and should receive the best treatment from the tournament organizers. However, what is a little surprising is that Press Conference Room No. 1 is slightly a little uncomfortable.
It was full, and three or five reporters could still be seen wandering outside the door.
However, the No. 2 Press Conference Hall was immediately overcrowded. It was already packed with reporters. Not only were the seats full, but even the aisles were filled with people. However, they still could not fit all the reporters. At this time, you could watch outside the corridor.
Twenty or thirty reporters listened with their ears stretched out.
People who don't know why passing by will definitely take it for granted that Djokovic is the one in the press conference room No. 2. Who would have thought that the young dark horse could receive such treatment?
But if you listen to it for a short time, you can understand the reason.
"...Of course it's impossible. Although daydreaming is one of my specialties, it is very important for professional players to accurately assess their own strength and status. I obviously will not put myself in the position of favorites to win the championship.
, I am indeed a little crazy, but not to that extent."
When a reporter asked Gao Wen whether he expected to break into the semi-finals of a Grand Slam, Gao Wen responded with such a witty self-joke that all the reporters burst into laughter, and then Gao Wen added.
"My goal is to win a game. That was my only thought before coming to New York."
The reporter immediately asked, "So you believe you can beat Isner?"
Gao Wen raised his hand to signal, "Yes, I was about to say, that was what I thought before I saw the lottery, and then I cursed after seeing the lottery."
Hahaha, I can't stop laughing.
Gao Wen spread his hands and said with a smile, "Of course, after swearing, training still has to continue. I still look forward to winning a game. After all, every time I step on the court, I fight hard for victory.
, obviously not for failure, otherwise it might involve match-fixing."
Hahaha, the last sentence was a stroke of genius. The whole press conference room was very lively. Even the reporters who crowded the entire corridor were recording the scene with their voice recorders and tape recorders.
This is not to say that Djokovic’s press conferences are not fun. Djokovic’s antics and humor are also very famous on the tour, but Djokovic’s humor is more reflected in daily life.
When facing reporters at press conferences, he will still be a little more serious.
For example, when a reporter asked Djokovic what he thought of Gao Wen, a slightly tired Djokovic responded this way.
"Gaowen was very focused during the game today. In fact, the court environment is the same for both sides, so I have no excuse for losing. Simply put, he played better. I would like to express my sincere congratulations to him.
"
Sincerity is sincerity, but you can still feel that Djokovic is tired. The double test of physical strength and energy leaves him without much energy to joke.
It is precisely because of this that it is difficult for reporters not to like Gawain.
Later, a reporter asked Djokovic what he thought of Gao Wen. The young player's dark horse journey is still not over.
"He is a very smart player, with an impactful forehand, a very stable backhand, very fast speed, and a very wide defensive coverage. But apart from technique, the most important thing is that he is always able to accurately grasp the context of the game.
, and improve your condition to launch an attack at the right time."
"On the offensive end, his performance is really eye-catching. Believe me, don't make simple judgments based on rankings. You should take a careful look at his game. He is a player worthy of attention, no matter what he faces in the finals.
Roger or Marin, I believe he will play his best."
To be honest, Djokovic's press conference seemed a little calm.
In comparison, it does not seem so strange that Gao Wen, who is full of witty words and humorous, can get more favor and cheers from reporters.