Chapter 1051: Heart-pounding
"We won!"
The joy of victory exploded in my mind, so pure and so overwhelming that I couldn't help but fly up to the clouds and wander in the sunshine.
The whole world blooms along with it.
This is a victory, but it is more than just a victory.
The reporters at the ABS stadium did not miss Gao Wen's enthusiasm and excitement. Flashes and shutter sounds were everywhere, and it was already on the headlines the next day.
Reporters couldn't help but be curious: This was just a Davis Cup Asia-Pacific group one match, not even a play-off or knockout match, so why was Gawain so happy?
At the post-match press conference, reporters spoke directly to Gao Wen.
Gawain, in a good mood, gave his answer with a smile on his face.
"Going on behalf of the country is different after all. Here, I am not just Gao Wen, I am China's Gao Wen. This prefix is very important."
"Besides, this is a team competition. You should not have forgotten that it was a team competition in the NCAA. I know very well how important and special it is to be part of a team."
"When I stand on the Davis Cup stage representing China, it is an honor and a happiness. The taste of victory is different."
From the inside out, those clear and bright eyes were filled with joy and happiness, even the sunlight in the southern hemisphere seemed dim.
Naturally, related questions followed, gradually revealing the reporters' sharpness and edges. It seemed that they had been waiting for a long time.
"So, Gao Wen, now that you are on China's Davis Cup team, do you think China has become the favorite to win the championship?"
This is a tricky question.
Objectively speaking, due to the schedule of the Davis Cup, not all big-name players will attend the event every year. In addition, the nature of the team competition means that the team led by Djokovic, Nadal, and Federer is not necessarily the favorite to win the championship every year. Just look at the previous champions in the past few years.
2014, Switzerland; 2012 and 2013, Czech Republic; 2011, Spain; 2010, Serbia.
In addition, Australia, Croatia, Russia, the United States, France and others have won the championship after the millennium.
Among them, Russia, Croatia, Serbia, Switzerland and the Czech Republic won the championship for the first time, and the Czech Republic successfully defended the title the following year.
It can be seen that the real key lies in whether the top player of a country or region participates in the competition and whether the reserve strength can keep up. The winning situation of the Davis Cup changes every year.
So, how should Gawain respond?
"Take your time."
"Ladies and gentlemen, let's take it one step at a time. Have you forgotten what we just said? This is only the first round of the Asia-Pacific Group One. Let's first enter the play-offs for the World Group quota, and then discuss the rest. How about that?"
"I promise, I will still be here at the next post-match press conference. You know my schedule, I won't run away too far."
Gao Wen avoided the direct confrontation with a little effort, but the reporter obviously still refused to give up and the next question was about the Olympics.
"We saw you represent the country for the first time in the Davis Cup. Does this mean that we can also see you at the Rio Olympics next year?"
There is no doubt that the pressure has come -
Although the Olympics are still more than a year away, Gawain's sudden emergence like a comet has completely disrupted the situation, and it is impossible for people not to care.
"certainly."
Gao Wen did not hesitate and gave a positive response, which was crisp, clear and decisive.
"The Olympics is one of my goals. I am very much looking forward to representing China at the Olympics. This is undoubtedly a dream come true."
Then——
"So, do you think you are the favorite to win? Does your participation mean that China has one more chance to win the gold medal?"
See, this is the killer.
Pressure, pressure, and more pressure. Layer upon layer of pressure is everywhere. Even Li Zhe and the others next to him can feel the suffocating pressure.
But Gao Wen seemed very calm. Not only was he not panicked, he also smiled.
"Slow down, slow down, there's no need to drive so fast, let me enjoy my first Davis Cup victory in my career, what do you think?"
The tone was light and a little teasing, and then a low laugh could be heard at the scene, and the tense atmosphere was dissolved without notice.
It can be seen from the post-match press conference that this victory is indeed of great significance to China.
Of course, they have won Group A in the Asia-Pacific region more than once or twice before, and have reached the stage of competing for the play-off qualifications many times.
So, logically speaking, this victory is not worth making a fuss about, they should be used to it.
At the post-match press conference, Zhang Ze was also asked related questions.
In this regard, he said,
"It's still different, more or less. Now, Gawain has walked ahead and paved the way, opening up a whole new world for us. We should keep up with him."
“Pressure exists objectively, but it is more of a motivation.”
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"I watched that epic final live at Melbourne Park this year and was reminded again and again of Gawain's words: he was not the only one, just the first."
“I’m not sure if I can be the second one, but I hope to give it my best.”
As a result, Wu Di interrupted with a threatening tone.
"It's not more or less, it's different, 100 percent different. Now we finally know what the NCAA legend about Gao Wen is all about."
One by one, they were all smiling, especially when Gawain looked up at the sky, the comedic effect was even better and everyone burst into laughter.
A Davis Cup victory represents hope and is also a starting point.
Long time no see.
It’s been a long time.
One victory ignites the hope for more victories and further progress. Men's tennis has been weak for a long time. They have always been wandering outside the public eye, as if standing in an uninhabited valley, shouting at the top of their lungs, but there is no response, and only they themselves can hear it.
But now, things have finally taken a turn for the better.
The appearance of Gawain and his debut are like a torch, lighting the dawn, dispelling the darkness, and illuminating a way out of the valley.
Everything is different.
That’s why—
“Win!”
It wasn't just Gao Wen who was excited. To be precise, the whole team was excited when Li Zhe hit a magical ace on serve.
With a turn, you can see Wu Di jumping up and down like a little flying squirrel.
"We win! We win, we win!"
Wu Di and others looked at Gao Wen with big eyes, unable to contain their joy, and kept repeating it, as if they were afraid that others would ignore this information.
As he shouted, his smiles began to surge forth freely.
Wang Chuhan was no exception. His eyes moved back and forth between Gao Wen and Wu Di. He raised his arms, stood up suddenly, and a smile appeared on the corners of his mouth.
Then, it climbed up to the tips of his eyebrows and bloomed proudly in his eyes. Even though he did not play in the game, that kind of excitement still ignited his blood.
Perhaps, they can really look forward to the future? (End of this chapter)