Lifting his chin slightly, the densely packed crowd in front of him spread out like a fan. The invisible faces gathered into a vast ocean. The bright five-star red flag was fluttering in the wind, and the overwhelming waves of applause erupted into an unimaginable wave.
The amazing power of belief.
The situation changes.
The blue-gray clouds that had been tightly covering the top of the head throughout the afternoon slowly dispersed, and a thin golden ray of sunlight fell down. In an instant, the whole world was dyed with a light orange-red color, clear and translucent, and the sky was covered with it.
Burning, so grand and magnificent.
Brilliant and dazzling.
The heart beat uncontrollably, wrapped in a ball of flame, and the hot blood continued to surge.
Then, a smile crept up to the corner of the mouth, blooming in the sweat, and the mood spread its wings and flew into the sky.
Why are competitive sports so fascinating?
It was because of the six-hour epic showdown between Djokovic and Nadal in the 2012 Australian Open final, and it was because Federer finally realized his dream of Roland Garros for the fourth time after losing three consecutive games in the French Open final.
It's because of Robert Baggio's lonely back after missing a penalty kick in the 1994 World Cup final, and it's because of the "Argentina don't cry for me" that sounded after Argentina was eliminated in the group stage of the 2002 World Cup.
It’s because of the hearty victory, because of the unwilling defeat, because of fighting with all one’s strength, because of the burning struggle of life, because of the unwilling bitterness, because of the regret that is full of reluctance, because of pouring all the enthusiasm.
Those moments when you stand on the field and bloom freely.
Just like at this moment.
In fact, this was just a semi-final of the Masters, not an important occasion with a historical moment. However, Gao Wen still refused to give up easily and fought tenaciously to the last moment. Such stupid behavior deeply explained the enthusiasm and passion in his bones.
, lit up the entire center court.
Sometimes, it's good to be a little "stupid".
Gawain walked back to the dugout step by step, with slow but firm steps.
Then, he just waved slightly to the audience, packed his bags and turned around to leave, leaving this field to Simon to avoid taking away the winner's style; however, he could straighten his back and leave the field with his head held high.
, he can confidently say that he has no regrets.
"Pah! Pah!"
The applause lasts forever.
Entering the player tunnel, before Gao Wen could even breathe a sigh of relief, he could see the staff and volunteers of the Magic City Masters standing up and applauding Gao Wen.
Gao Wen's steps paused slightly, his eyes filled with disbelief, and then he saw Federer and Djokovic who were waiting for the order of their matches——
This game is over, followed by the second semi-final.
So when the game was coming to an end, both Federer and Djokovic had come to the players' lounge to warm up briefly and prepare for the game.
They also watched the showdown in the final stages of the game.
Federer took the initiative to come forward and gave Gawain a hug, "Well done." You could feel the twinkling appreciation in his eyes with the smile on his face.
Djokovic didn't say much. He shook hands with Gao Wen, bumped shoulders, and patted Gao Wen on the shoulder. Everything was said without saying a word.
Compared with Federer, Djokovic seems much calmer. After all, he just played against Gao Wen at the US Open not long ago. He is very aware of Gao Wen's tenacity and tenacity, and the impact brought by the final stage of today's game.
The impact was weakened a lot, because he knew that this was Gawain's style.
"Go to relaxation therapy quickly."
Djokovic just said one thing, and then did not delay Gawain, nor did Federer, because they both knew that the matter was not over yet——
Relaxation treatment and recovery training are all necessary processes to avoid injuries; then, there is a post-match press conference waiting in front.
The end of the game doesn't mean everything ends here.
In fact, this is also true.
As the host player and one of the most popular players throughout the Asian season, Gao Wen's post-match press conference was very lively.
Gao Wen, occupied the press conference room No. 1.
The entire venue was completely packed, and it immediately reminded people of the grand occasion when the ATP Year-End Finals was held in Shanghai. The organizing committee was slightly panicked.
Simon, the winner of the competition, was unfortunately squeezed into the No. 2 press conference room.
Although he also set a personal best and reached the Masters final for the first time, which was undoubtedly a breakthrough, the attention was obviously not on the same level.
Although he lost in the semi-finals and could not go further, Gao Wen made it to the semi-finals in his first Masters tournament and performed very well.
Especially when Raonic, Dimitrov, Janowitz, Thiem and other high-profile "post-90s" new forces are all weak, Gao Wen also used a more stable and stronger performance.
It proved that his unexpected victory at the US Open was no accident, he was not a fleeting meteor, and the impact of "Grand Slam Syndrome" did not seem to be as serious as feared.
A new star is indeed rising.
In this trip to the Imperial Capital and Magic Capital, in addition to the results on the court, Gao Wen proved his unparalleled market appeal with actual performance. Tickets for every singles match in the Magic Capital Masters were sold out, and the venue was full.
Everyone saw it, even the Masters Organizing Committee itself became excited:
Perhaps, like the hurdles back then, the tennis market has finally reached a turning point.
At this moment, Nike's risk of signing a contract with huge terms was quickly proven to be wise and clever. Those doubts and provocations were quietly calmed down, and no one seemed to mention it again.
At the post-match press conference, Gao Wen's "injury problem" was undoubtedly the focus of attention.
After the game, Gao Wen had received relevant examinations, and it was confirmed that it was just a cramp, with no other symptoms, and the cramp was not serious. The main reason was the lack of systematic training in the recent period, and his physical condition had not kept up with the intensity of the game.
That's when such a problem occurred.
It is precisely because of this that Gao Wen's fatigue was clearly noticeable at this press conference, and he could not hide it despite his efforts. It was an overdraft from the inside out; therefore, in the end, the press conference only lasted a short time.
Ten minutes later, Tobias had already interrupted the interview.
"Gawain needs to rest. There will be another chance in the future."
After Tobias broke up, Gawain and Sampras took the lead in returning to the hotel for related treatment, leaving Tobias alone to act blackface to deal with reporters——
This is also the broker's responsibility.
The reporters were furious and furious, but Gawain did have a legitimate reason, and they couldn't say anything even if they were jumping on the spot; what's more, Tobias, an old fox, has superb public relations skills, and now he has finally shown his edge.