Chapter 1011 The Fifth Pole
"Gawain, congratulations on your victory. Before the game, Borna said he was ready to defeat you, but in fact, this victory seemed very easy. You looked like you barely sweated. What do you think of Borna?"
Here they come, the reporters are here with their sharpened skills of "sowing discord" -
From the confidence before the game to the crushing defeat, from the provocation before the game to the silence after the game, Cilic's youthful vigor undoubtedly added a lot of topics to this game.
From all aspects, Gao Wen was well prepared for this game, and it is hard to say that he was not affected by Cilic's pre-match provocation. How could the reporters easily miss it?
But all the reporters knew that the key was whether Gao Wen would buy it. However, Gao Wen answered with an innocent look and a completely serious attitude.
"I think you have some misunderstanding about me?"
"The reason you see me looking so fresh and clean now is not because I didn't sweat during the game, but because I took a bath and burned incense in the locker room, and then studied my hairstyle in front of the mirror for 30 minutes, making sure every hair was in the right place to show my most charming posture."
"Please don't interpret my insistence on fashion as disrespect to my opponents, thank you."
It comes easily.
Chatting and laughing.
Not only was it humorous, but it also included complaints, irony, and counterattacks. It was inclusive and in just a few words, it neutralized all the sharp attacks of the reporter who was trying to provoke Gao Wen.
Puff.
Someone in the press conference room couldn't control himself and there were whispers of laughter. The whole tense atmosphere collapsed before it could even become completely tense.
So, what about Coric?
It seems that Gawain will not take advantage of the situation to ridicule Cilic harshly, but will more likely flatter Cilic a few words -
Polite greetings like "you have a bright future", "you have the ability to beat any player", "I look forward to our growth next time we meet".
However, Gao Wen once again broke the rules.
"I don't think it's my place to judge Borna."
Why? Disdain? Not worth it? Or is Cilic unworthy? The reporters' excitement and leaping for joy had not yet fermented before they were directly crushed by Gawain's understated words.
"We are of similar age and have similar experiences. We are both in the early stages of our careers, so we try our best in every game and hope to be the better player."
"Luckily, I did it today, so I earned the chance to stay on the field."
The whole process!
Gawain did not make any positive comments about Cilic, but he showed his grace and magnanimity, and the respect and admiration hidden in it flowed naturally.
"Evaluation" is a condescending attitude from the superior to the challenger, but Gao Wen is very clear-headed. He does not think that he has achieved success and fame just because he ranks third in the world. He can comment on the game, but refuses to point fingers at the players.
Because he is still a young challenger, just like Cilic.
I have to say that facing the reporter's trap, Gao Wen's handling of the situation couldn't have been more perfect.
Even though the reporter has been dealing with Gao Wen for a long time, he still can't help but be amazed by him again and again.
Originally, the reporter wanted to fan the flames and see another tit-for-tat fight between Gavin and Cilic, but now seeing Gavin in such a posture, subsequent attacks have lost their meaning. Instead, they truly admire Gavin's mind and attitude, and his quality of not being arrogant or impatient after winning the Australian Open.
Wonderful! Indescribable!
But will journalists give up so easily? If they do, they are not journalists.
"Gao Wen, this is your first time playing in a competition as the world No. 3 in your career. How does it feel?"
Take one step at a time and plan slowly, the first problem is relatively easy.
Gao Wen's answer was also full of the mischief and teasing of young people.
"Happy, very, very, very... happy."
The slowly elongated syllables, increasing the degree of surprise, coupled with vivid expressions, were just like a talk show, and everyone knew: this was a joke.
The atmosphere at the scene relaxed a little, and the corners of Gao Wen's mouth curled up, and then he returned to the topic.
"Actually, for me, there is no particular change, because I am still a rookie on the tour..."
Ha! Everyone burst into laughter.
Rookie on tour? Who has ever seen a two-time major champion rookie on tour?
Laughter rose and fell, making the place lively and bustling.
But Gawain was confused: this sentence was not a joke, and it had no humorous effect, so why did everyone laugh so happily? Soon, the reporters realized that Gawain was serious; and the real scary story was that Gawain's words... were actually true.
Because Gao Wen officially entered the professional arena only half a year ago, isn't he a rookie or something? However, this rookie has already performed so well.
Is this some kind of horror story?
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Then, the reporters couldn't laugh anymore. Even though the smiles still lingered on their lips and didn't completely disappear, their backs were covered with goose bumps.
As clever as Gao Wen was, he still didn't realize what was wrong with his words and continued talking with a puzzled look on his face.
"I still have a lot to learn and I'm meeting a lot of players for the first time, so the impact of the world ranking is not yet clear."
"I think if I can maintain this ranking for a longer period of time, I will slowly feel it; but for now, everything is new and I can't feel any obvious changes."
At this time, the press conference room had become completely quiet and filled with a solemn atmosphere, because the reporters realized that Gao Wen was serious.
But why, when Gao Wen was answering the questions seriously, the reporters were sweating profusely?
Only by truly realizing the inner meaning of "tour rookie" can we understand the significance of the history that Gao Wen has created so far.
No matter how gorgeous the words or how beautiful the sentences are, they are not enough to describe the shock at this moment. This also means that the topic they are going to ask next will have even greater significance and weight. The excitement and excitement of witnessing history makes the emotions become passionate and surging.
Everyone looked at each other, and no one dared to speak for a moment.
Until Morgan broke the deadlock.
As soon as he opened his mouth, one could deeply feel the sharpness and strength in his words. Every word he said was a blatant provocation, as if he was afraid that others would not hear it.
"As the third seed, I broke the blockade of the Big Four on the world's top four and was the first to reach the semi-finals in Dubai, waiting for the other players to join me."
"So, do you think you are going to become the fifth pole outside the Big Four? Or, go a step further and replace Murray as a new member of the Big Four?"
After saying that, Morgan raised his chin slightly, and looked directly at Gawain without any hesitation, his eyes full of disdain and contempt, as if saying: I bet you dare not admit it.
Young people are always like this, arrogant and passionate, and often cannot control their emotions when provoked, even Gao Wen is no exception.
Such an old-fashioned and vulgar strategy is often the most effective. Just a little provocation, "I bet you don't dare", and then all the words will come out regardless of the consequences.
That's what happened with Coric yesterday.
So, what about Gawain?
(End of this chapter)