Chapter 1012: Getting ready to fight
Provocation!
It is old-fashioned, vulgar, simple, rough and direct, but also a classic. Especially when facing young people, it is often accurate without even needing to cover up.
Even Gawain would probably be no exception.
Morgan raised his chin slightly, his pupils contracted, revealing a sense of contempt and disdain, looking down at Gawain, staring at him face to face without any concealment.
He was not afraid at all that Gawain would discover his intentions, he was just afraid that Gawain would not see them.
Then--
Morgan noticed a faint light flashing in Gawain's eyes, which was fleeting and too quick and too secretive for Morgan to distinguish. He could only vaguely catch the teasing in the depths of the light, but before he had time to think carefully, Gawain had already spoken.
"No, I don't think so."
What…what? It was simple, clear, straightforward, and to the point. Without any explanation or beating around the bush, it was a total denial.
Because it was too direct and too clear, it cut off all room for interpretation and completely broke Morgan's prediction. His jaw was almost dislocated, and he didn't realize that the thoughts in his mind were actually blurted out like this -
It was that stammering “what”.
Until Gawain repeated his answer again, "I said, no, I don't think so."
Morgan realized that he looked so stupid and clumsy when he said the first reaction in his mind, and he made a fool of himself in front of everyone.
Damn it!
But now that the matter has begun, there is no turning back. Even if Gawain has left no room for interpretation, Morgan can only bite the bullet and continue to ask questions.
"But!"
"But you are now ranked third in the world, breaking the blockade of the Big Four..."
Morgan felt like a kindergarten kid with a stutter who had to repeat himself twice. It was so stupid, but there was no time to hesitate.
"Also, since last year's Flushing Meadows, in all the tournaments you participated in, except for the one in the Imperial Capital, you have at least reached the semi-finals."
"Obviously, you have reached such a position, officially breaking the blockade of the Big Four, not only becoming the Fifth Pole, but also further changing the Big Four's pattern."
"What do you think about this?"
You don’t know until you tell me, and once you tell me you’ll be shocked——
If you think about it carefully, it is true. No wonder the media can't wait to think that Gao Wen already has the ability to break the blockade of the Big Four.
Does Gawain really think so?
Absolutely not!
It's not that Gao Wen doesn't have confidence in himself, but as he just said, he is still a rookie on the tour and hasn't even had a full season.
He still has a lot to learn and room to grow. There are still many opponents in the tour that he has never met. Everything is still in the early stages of exploration. His current performance is still in its freshness, so the upward curve is particularly fast. We still need to see his stability in the future.
The reason why the Big Four were given such a title and created an era is not because they emerged strongly in one or two seasons and the media couldn't wait to hand over the crown to them; it is the accumulation of many seasons and their dominance through long-term strong and stable performance.
Time is the only answer.
Does Gao Wen think he can become the fifth pole or even replace a player to become the new Big Four?
Maybe.
At least, that's what Gawain aims to do.
But what is certain is that not now, at least not yet qualified.
He needs to keep a clear head in order to continue to improve. This is what Gao Wen has been telling himself after the Australian Open.
He is not satisfied yet. Two Grand Slam titles should not be the peak of his career. He looks forward to continuing to climb to greater heights.
Therefore, facing Morgan's question, Gawain did not hesitate or waver at all.
Provocation method?
Morgan wouldn't be so naive to think that he was just a naive and romantic kid who just got carried away and didn't care about anything after being provoked for a few words, right?
Wait, is Morgan really that naive?
Of course, he could explain it in detail.
But Gao Wen also knew that any form of answer to such a difficult question might be interpreted differently by the media, so he chose the simplest and most direct one.
Looking at Morgan who was not giving in, Gawain's smile did not waver at all, and he gave his answer firmly again.
"No, I don't think so."
Seeing that Morgan was still ready to make a move, Gawain had to add another sentence.
"We all know that Rome wasn't built in a day, and apparently, half a year is not enough."
Puff.
The light joke in Gao Wen's words instantly broke the deadlock, and the press conference room became cheerful again.
Although Gawain did not say it directly, the subtext of his words was obvious.
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Morgan opened his mouth and tried to say something, but when he saw Gawain's eyes, he got angry:
What kind of look is that? It's like looking at a kindergarten kid. What does that mean? Is it mocking him for being innocent and ignorant of the world?
Thinking of this——
Morgan: ...
Fuck! Then, Morgan was held there, his face flushed, looking like a watermelon about to explode.
However, one Morgan fell, and then thousands of Morgans stood up.
Another reporter continued the topic.
"Gawain, can I understand that you are looking forward to playing against Roger in the next match?"
"Of course, I know Roger's match hasn't started yet, and anything is possible, but if you can play against Roger, are you particularly looking forward to it?"
From this we can see that the reporters have learned from their mistakes. They have gained enough understanding of Gao Wen, so their questioning skills have also improved.
Gao Wen smiled and stopped making things difficult for the reporter. He nodded slightly and spoke firmly.
"Yes, absolutely."
"I won't say that it's my dream to play against Roger on the court, because people who know me know that it's my dream to play against Rafa on the court, but..."
Ha ha!
The whole audience burst into laughter!
Who could have thought that in such a passionate and dreamy answer session, Gao Wen did not forget to bring out his own personal opinions and casually made a joke: After the US Open and Australian Open, and the bombardment of countless media interviews, Gao Wen has expressed the same point of view more than once.
His tennis enlightenment was from Pete Sampras and Agassi, and it is undoubtedly a great honor for these two players to become his coaches.
His favorite and most admired player has always been Nadal. Now, he has not only played against Nadal, but also partnered with him in doubles, completing a milestone in his career.
So, what about Federer? Like countless other fans, for a long time, the fans of Federer and Nadal were at loggerheads, refusing to give in, and could even be said to be mortal enemies.
But as time goes by, fans begin to appreciate each other after witnessing these two great opponents achieve their own and each other's careers.
They realized that they were witnessing history, not only witnessing a legend on the court, but also witnessing the two players' journey from opponents to friends, then to inspiring each other to constantly break through, progress and improve, and finally becoming an indispensable part of each other's lives. They are not only opponents but also confidants.
Therefore, Gao Wen likes Nadal and Federer, and has always been looking forward to playing against Federer.
It’s like another peak waiting for challenges and breakthroughs.
(End of this chapter)