The Australian Open, the first of the four Grand Slam events held every year, attracts more than 600,000 spectators to Melbourne Park every January, and may even be more, opening the tournament with great fanfare. The curtain of the annual tennis tournament.
The residents of the largest island in the Pacific Ocean in the Southern Hemisphere also open their arms to welcome distinguished guests from all over the world with the most enthusiastic, sincere, open and unrestrained attitude.
The Australian Open, known as the "Happy-Slam", allows every competitor, audience, and participant to enjoy a relaxed and happy atmosphere, which has become the most prominent label of this event.
In fact, the nickname did not come from the tournament organizers' own idea, but from Federer.
In 2010, Federer won the Australian Open for the fourth time. In an interview, the Swiss golf king said happily that this is the "Happy Slam" because of the audience here, the staff here, and the atmosphere here. It makes people feel happy and can really enjoy the game.
Later, tournament organizers gradually carried this point forward, and it became a highlight of the Australian Open among the four Grand Slam tournaments.
For the players, the Australian Open is really caring and sincere.
The tournament has prepared a series of benefits for the players. For example, when players achieve career milestones, they will send cakes and champagne.
For example, each player can receive a travel fund of AUD 2,500 to support the players in covering all expenses in Melbourne during the entire competition, in addition to accommodation subsidies and free transportation.
For example, after winning each game, players can also get the opportunity to string five rackets for free, including qualifying players and all doubles players, which is a good benefit for those low-ranking players.
For example, it is equipped with a gift package for the Australian Open and free sightseeing tickets for famous local attractions in Melbourne to ensure that players and their families can enjoy every day of competing here.
Of course, if you ask the players themselves, what are the most satisfying benefits of the Australian Open?
I believe that "food" should top the list of the questionnaire.
In the professional tour, each event will set a daily maximum limit for food and beverages. For example, at the US Open, the daily maximum limit is fifty US dollars, and the excess will need to be paid out of pocket; but at the Australian Open, there is no such limit. Quotas allow each player to enjoy as much food as they want.
It is no exaggeration to say that the food in the Australian Open's own players' restaurant is even better than that of famous restaurants outside.
Perhaps, for some fans, they may say that these benefits are just drizzle. Look at the big guys in football or basketball, that is the real "trench".
However, don’t get me wrong, these benefits are for every Australian Open player, covering singles and doubles:
For top players, it may not be a big deal; for ordinary players, these details are very practical and thoughtful, and the average welfare subsidy for each person can reach about 5,000 Australian dollars.
Not only that, as the largest sporting event in Australia, the influence of the Australian Open even exceeds the popularity of cricket and rugby in the country. From the ball boys to the staff, everyone is very enthusiastic and friendly. You can feel this event inside and outside. The event is a warm welcome from the heart.
"Happy Grand Slam" is worthy of its name.
However, Jiang Yanyun has different worries——
weather.
"...The weather here is not only hot, but also humid and extremely stuffy. If you play golf at two or three in the afternoon, the ground temperature on the court can soar to over 40 degrees."
"We're going to get heatstroke sitting in the stands watching the game, let alone the players?"
"The test of the competition may not be that simple."
Jiang Yanyun keenly captured the biggest feature of the Australian Open:
Damp and hot.
Tennis events are mainly held outdoors, so most events are concentrated in summer. Hot weather is a test that all players need to face.
But Melbourne is different. It is hot and humid. This is a major feature. Among the four Grand Slams, the weather test of the Australian Open is the most severe and plays an important role.
The biggest impact of "damp heat" is that you are prone to dehydration. Not only are you prone to heatstroke after dehydration, but you are also prone to cramps, muscle soreness will be more obvious, and your body will feel heavy. Along with this, your movement speed, pedaling strength, etc. will be affected.
may be affected.
August in New York is also hot, but compared with Melbourne, it pales in comparison. The overall experience is not on the same level at all.
During the past period, Gao Hongli and Jiang Yanyun walked from the villa to Melbourne Park every day, walking all the way without choosing a vehicle.
On the one hand, it is to exercise and experience life, and it only takes about 25 minutes to walk. On the other hand, it is to truly experience the city of Melbourne.
Then, they noticed the weather here, especially at two or three in the afternoon, the scorching sun was almost scorching their skin, which was definitely a severe test.
Gao Hongli was not too worried, "Peter and Andre are both experienced veterans. They both know that Xiaowu has never experienced such weather before, so they must be prepared in advance. I look at the training schedule for these two days.
It’s just adjusted according to the game time.”
Jiang Yanyun's worries were slightly relieved, "I see Xiao Wu's training, sweating is like a waterfall, and the replenishment of water and energy seems to be very particular..."
Halfway through his words, Jiang Yanyun himself stopped, smiled, and waved to say hello, "Andre."
What came face to face was Agassi and Graf.
According to the contract, Agassi does not need to accompany Gao Wen to travel around the world to compete, so after the winter training, Agassi went home to be with his family.
If everything goes well, after the Australian Open is over, Gao Wen will train for a while before heading to Dubai to compete, and Agassi will join them in Los Angeles.
But Agassi was still a little worried.
In any case, the Australian Open is their first Grand Slam after their cooperation, and he still wants to watch the game live. Anyway, at the US Open last time, media reporters were already familiar with Agassi and Sampras appearing together.
There should be no fuss this time about the scenery in the players' box.
Graf strongly supports Agassi's decision.
Not only that, Graf also brought his children to Melbourne with Agassi to enjoy a short vacation in the southern hemisphere summer.
"Hey, Hongli, Yanyun, are you and your wife taking a walk together?" Graf took the initiative to say hello, very enthusiastically.
When Graf was present, Agassi seemed particularly quiet and shy, always giving the initiative of conversation to his wife.
Moreover, Graf is also very good at it.
No, in just a few days, Graf was able to accurately pronounce the pronunciation of two Chinese names. Although the intonation was still not that standard, there was no problem during the conversation and he could accurately know what she was talking about.
who.
"Yes, I stay in an air-conditioned room every day, but I still want to go out and bask in the sun, otherwise I will stay at home." Gao Hongli replied with a smile, "We were just saying that the weather here is too hot, so we should treat the players
It’s a test.”
Graf showed an expression of approval, "Yes, that's right..."
But before the words could continue, they were surrounded by a group of people in a blink of an eye.