Gawain answered with a smile on his face. He had just said the first sentence, and the reporters were already thinking about it——
"Gawain is full of confidence: Nadal is not invincible."
"Gawain sends a battle message to Nadal: I am ready to win."
"The new US Open champion is ready to challenge the dominance of the Big Four."
And so on and so forth.
News headlines should be written as thrilling or exciting as they are.
"Veterans VS newcomers", "front wave VS back wave".
Similar topics are hot topics and gimmicks at any time and anywhere in any competitive sport. This is especially true in men's tennis in the past ten years. Any slightest disturbance may cause the media to exaggerate that "the dominance of the Big Four is under attack."
”, let alone this year?
People who eat melons are always like this, watching the excitement is not a big deal.
But the reporters' excitement just hit their heads, and then Gawain poured a bucket of cold water on them.
"I have to tell myself this, and I have to believe this, otherwise I will surrender and give up the fight before I step on the court."
Despite all the twists and turns, Gawain still had a smile on his face and continued to answer calmly.
“I am still a rookie on the professional tour, and the opponents in every game are more experienced than me. Obviously they have adapted to the daily routine of the tour and have a slight advantage. This also means that, for me, I need to
There is still a lot to learn.”
"There is no doubt that Rafael is a great player. It is not easy for any player to defeat him; and he will never give up the game easily. He will grit his teeth and fight until the last moment. This also means that facing
It will definitely be an arduous duel for him."
"Obviously, I'm facing a challenge to break through myself."
"So I must go onto the field with the belief that 'no one is invincible' so that I can continue to challenge my limits and strive for victory."
"Raphael can be defeated, and I can also be defeated. We are all included in 'everyone'. The result of the game can only be known after the battle after walking on the court. I will not overestimate myself,
But I can’t underestimate myself, I need to keep a clear head.”
"If the reality is cruel and some players can never be defeated, I think you'd better not tell me. I'm worried that I might break down and cry before going on the field."
……Hahaha!
After a slight pause, the laughter burst out. Because of Gawain's humor and his vividness, the picture immediately appeared in his mind.
With its ups and downs and twists and turns, you can deeply feel the essence of self-deprecation in just one click. It is so joyful and relaxed that sparks can't even burst out.
The reporters at the scene were a little excited and a little helpless. Gao Wen's performance once again proved one thing. His ability to win the enthusiastic support of sponsors is definitely more than just a championship trophy.
Later, another reporter asked, "So Gao Wen, if your opponent in the next game is really Nadal, how would you feel?"
This is a very basic and simple question. Gawain did not avoid it and gave his attitude in a formal manner.
"Facing Rafael, I am obviously not favored, but it also means that this is another opportunity to challenge the limits and break through myself."
"Go on the court, give it your all, hopefully unleash all your energy without reservation, and then look forward to walking off the court with your head held high."
"It won't be easy, but I will try my best."
From the past to the present, this has never changed, and it will not change even if I win the US Open championship.
The upright posture also shows Gawain's respect and admiration for Nadal. Even in regular scenes, Gawain is always able to show different colors with ease, neither rigid nor stereotyped, which makes people deeply feel behind the words.
passion and sincerity.
Exactly two hours later, another second round match in the 4/4 zone ended. Nadal fully absorbed the experience of the confrontation at the beginning of the year and defeated Gojovcik in straight sets to advance. Therefore, the much-anticipated strong
A strong showdown is about to take place in the third round——
"Gawain VS Nadal".
Similarly, in Nadal's post-match press conference, Gawain was also the focus that could not be missed.
Regarding Gawain, Nadal said,
"He's a player with both talent and intelligence. Everyone talks about his backhand and his movement, but what really makes him stand out is his temperament."
"No matter what situation he faces, he can always find a way to deal with it, and he will not give up the fight until the last minute of the game."
"This makes him shine on the court. I like to watch his games. I believe he has more possibilities and the possibility of becoming the world's number one."
"Winning in Flushing is the best proof of that. He completed an incredible two weeks of racing and was very, very good."
Nadal made no secret of his admiration for Gawain and gave him the highest praise. It can be seen that Nadal definitely did more than just hear Gawain's name.
"But for the game, he is obviously a very, very difficult opponent, and I certainly don't want to face him if I can help it."
Rarely, I saw Nadal making a little joke and making fun of himself, as if he was showing weakness in front of Gawain. Such a scene is really rare, because Nadal is a diligent and conscientious player, just as he used his brutal
Niu Lai represents himself -
He has his own obsessive-compulsive disorder. He completes training and competitions meticulously. He knows that he is not a genius, so he needs to work harder and be more devoted to the competition in order to reach the heights of others.
It is precisely because of this meticulous and rigorous posture that Kyrgios, who has always claimed that entertaining the public is the first priority in tennis, particularly hates Nadal, just like the line the clown said to Batman in Gotham:
"why so serious?"
Therefore, it is indeed rare to see Nadal joking at a press conference.
"I need to go all out. I need to be more dedicated and focused than today. Otherwise, the result of the game may not be what I want to see."
"I'm looking forward to playing against Gao Wen. I think after I go back today, I need to do my homework and prepare myself, and then go on the court to fight. That's all."
From Gawain to Nadal, both players gave their opponents high respect and full appreciation, and they obviously paid special attention to the following duel——
For Nadal, this is the first time he has played against a top player after returning from injury. He has only completed two games so far, and Gao Wen is the touchstone of his own condition.
For Gao Wen, this is another challenge to the Big Four after challenging Djokovic at the US Open. Although he is not in the best condition, challenging the limit can always motivate himself, and he is eagerly looking forward to this showdown.
Especially since this is an encounter between the two sides.
In this first confrontation, anything is possible!