Maybe some people are surprised, maybe some people can't understand, maybe some people are dumbfounded, maybe some people sigh and sigh, maybe some people yell.
But Yu Jia believes that as long as they are actually at the press conference, everyone will be able to understand. Not only will they understand, but they will also admire the foresight of the organizing committee:
This decision is so wise!
Thanks to this being the Press Conference Hall No. 1, otherwise the press conference would end and either the space would be overcrowded or reporters would enter standing up and leave lying down.
The grand scene was definitely beyond imagination.
Even the Chinese media couldn't find a chance to ask questions, because it was really! It was too lively! It was too crowded! It was like standing in the crater of an erupting volcano.
"How does it feel to participate in the Australian Open for the first time?"
"How does it feel to visit Melbourne for the first time?"
"What is your impression of Melbourne? Do you have any plans to travel?"
…These are questions from local Australian media.
"Do you have any special feelings about the Australian Open?"
"How does it feel to participate in a Grand Slam at Pan Pacific for the first time?"
"Is it any different to compete in the Asia/Oceania region?"
“What’s the difference between Melbourne and New York?”
"Have you ever felt the support from Asian fans in Melbourne?"
…These are questions from Asian media.
"How does it feel to participate in a Grand Slam for the first time as a Grand Slam champion?"
"How are you preparing for the offseason?"
"Why did you choose Doha as the first stop of the season?"
"Is there any difference in the new season?"
"Is it Sampras or Agassi's suggestion to adjust the technical movements?"
"I would like to ask if you can still maintain the same mental balance as you did the first time when you participate in a Grand Slam for the second time, or has your entire identity changed?"
...These are questions from European and American media.
Of course, nothing is absolute.
Problems are intertwined and difficult to distinguish. Different regions have slightly different focuses, but they also have things in common.
But what is certain is that the press conference is always in a state of excitement.
Questions were thrown out one after another, and there was no blind spot in all aspects. Not only the number of reporters, but also the number of questions was also experiencing a blowout.
From the moment Gawain appeared on the stage, the buzz that filled the entire scene never stopped, and there was no end in sight.
It’s hard to imagine how these reporters would have been able to get in if they were in other press conference rooms; if they couldn’t get in, would they have given up?
It is very likely that reporters will continue to harass the Australian Open Organizing Committee by then, "We want to interview Gao Wen, but there is no way to enter the venue."
By then, there will be another lively scene.
The Australian Open plays a vital role in the Pan-Pacific region of Asia and Oceania. From commercial promotion to market penetration to global strategic layout, etc., the preciousness and grandeur of this sports event are indispensable.
replaced.
Every year, Asian players come to Melbourne to compete and always receive more preferential treatment, second only to local players——
This is also the strategy of the Australian Open, which is deeply rooted in Asia and Oceania for promotion, taking full advantage of the advantages that the other three Grand Slams do not have.
The US Open has always been the most profitable event among the four Grand Slams, because the business system is the most mature and complete, and the professional competitive sports industry is also at the forefront, which also puts them ahead of their competitors.
, far ahead.
The Australian Open was once in trouble because its features were not obvious, because the market was relatively limited, and for various reasons. Until the organizing committee reached a cooperation agreement with the state of Victoria, where Melbourne is located, and launched a series of promotions, based on Asia and Oceania.
, found its own characteristics and path.
In recent years, the Australian Open has finally returned to the ranks of fierce competition. From ratings to sponsors to event profits, it has experienced a blowout in all aspects.
What was once generally considered a thankless hot potato is now becoming a favorite, and other Australian state capitals are starting to make moves:
Some pursue a win-win situation, imitating the model of the US Open Series, and cooperate with Victoria to launch the "Australian Open Series", as is the case in Sydney, Brisbane and Auckland.
Some are pulling out their teeth and starting a head-on competition, hoping that the Australian Open can return to the previous model of the Open - when the tournament was held in Sydney, New South Wales, Melbourne, Victoria, and Adelaide, South Australia in turn
, they are also trying to get a piece of the pie.
From the side, you can witness the success of the Australian Open.
Among them, the layout and promotion of the entire Asian market is undoubtedly the most correct move for the Australian Open after the millennium, which also makes the style of the event gradually more distinct——
The only Grand Slam event in the Pan Pacific.
Naturally, as imagined, Gawain's sudden emergence and unparalleled important position in the Australian Open have been further highlighted. He can easily ignite everyone's enthusiasm, and his popularity is as high as that of the Big Four.
And, that's not all.
How could there be a lack of the crown jewel among the hustle and bustle of attention? The questions that were previously posed to Agassi and Gao Hongli are now also posed to Gao Wen.
To be precise, more than half of the reporters at the scene, including reporters from China, were all here because of this question.
"Gawain, do you think you are the favorite to win the championship?"
"no."
Buzz…
When reporters asked questions, it was obvious that the audience held their breaths and focused their gazes, and the bustling heat wave was overwhelmingly gathering towards the same goal.
Everyone is looking forward to Gawain's response.
This is also what reporters have mentioned before, the difference between the Australian Open and the US Open.
Last August in New York, Gawain jumped out of the cracks in the rocks. No one knew him or thought highly of him. There was no attention and therefore no pressure.
But now in Melbourne, everything is different. As the core of the turmoil, every move of Gawain is put under the microscope.
As a result, the whole story may evolve into something else. After all, the uncertainty of pressure contains too many unpredictable unknowns.
However!
Gawain's answer was really too crisp, concise, straightforward, and left no room for imagination. So after the answer was finished, the reporters actually didn't react for a while, and they still held their breath and kept moving.
Like a room full of mummies.
Buzz…
The air is still surging, but——
Wait, just...that's it?
No way!
The previous press conference was always lively, with questions coming one after another. Then suddenly, the press conference hall fell into a brief blank.
As they looked at each other, they could feel the reporters' shock more and more——
what happened?
Even though the reporters expected Gawain's answer to be negative, they did not expect Gawain's answer style and tone of voice, without any unnecessary explanation.