Chapter 1079 Absolute Devotion
"Did you take a photo with Ms. Lawanda?"
Suddenly, it seemed like it had become the most popular greeting in Indian Wells, and anyone who hadn't achieved that goal would be out of date.
The Indian Wells Organizing Committee, currently the youngest, most fashionable, most advanced and most operational official organizer in the tour, noticed the emerging hot spot at the first time and keenly seized the opportunity to create a wave.
The official reposted the photo of Lawanda and Federer, and tagged it with a unique hashtag, "Lawanda", and also attached the tag "Ten Years", recording the years that Lawanda grew up with Indian Wells.
The topic became popular! There were even professional tennis media who went to interview Lawanda. Although it was not an in-depth personal interview, it once again increased her exposure.
In the interview, Lawanda talked about her ten years of experience as a fan. She has always been a loyal supporter of Indian Wells, even more than the US Open.
She also mentioned the surprise and excitement of this craze, and she hopes to share her happiness with other fans, but she still feels a little regretful.
First of all, she is a die-hard fan of Nadal and has truly liked him for many years, but unfortunately, she and Nadal have been unlucky this year and have never been able to meet each other. The only time she saw Nadal was when he left after signing autographs and taking photos with fans. She was just one step away.
Secondly, among the new generation of players, she likes Gao Wen the most because California is Gao Wen’s second hometown and because of Gao Wen’s playing temperament.
"I watched the live broadcast of the Australian Open final this year. I was a little sad because Gao Wen eliminated Rafa, but after the whole game, how could you not like this kid? How could you not be excited and moved by this kid's performance? Everything was like a grand magic."
However, it is also regrettable that Lavanda and Gawain have never been able to meet, so that she has never seen Gawain in person.
From players’ discussion to official reposts and media reports, and finally, the explosion on social networks, Lawanda truly stood at the center of the storm of topics.
Take Lawanda's personal social network account as an example. Before the start of Indian Wells this year, the number of followers was less than 5,000. But in less than two weeks, the number skyrocketed and exceeded 100,000 in a blink of an eye, clearly showing this storm.
And then? The name "Lawanda" appeared in the post-match press conference and became the core topic of reporters' questions to Gao Wen. Everything happened just like that.
“Wow.”
After listening to the reporter's explanation, Gao Wen sighed.
"It seems that I really should come out of my underground castle, otherwise I will miss so many wonderful things."
It is still self-deprecating and makes people smile.
"Obviously, it's my loss that I haven't been able to meet this lady in person."
"For any competitive sport, we need players to stand on the field and both sides to deliver wonderful games, but we also need spectators."
"A game without fans and spectators is completely different. They are also an indispensable part of competitive sports."
"I think we've been focusing on the importance of the players to the sport but haven't been focusing enough on the fans."
“It’s an honor to have fans like Lawanda in Indian Wells.”
"She was able to grow up with an event and a sport, witness the changes in the city with her own eyes, feel the sport slowly integrate into the blood of this land, let life blend with time and space, and let memory become a chapter that records life. This is really very special."
"Just think about it. She has always been by the court, watching, appreciating and recording the performances of different players over the years, witnessing those top players gradually fade out of professional tennis, such as Pete and Andre, and witnessing those young players grow into towering trees, such as Roger and Rafa."
"Those wonderful, brilliant, and bright moments, as well as those regretful, bitter, and sad moments, those moments that pass by inadvertently and seem to have no meaning at all but become the turning points of fate in the future when you look back. This is a kind of luck and a feat."
"To be honest, I'm a little jealous of Ms. Lawanda."
Magnificent.
Talk freely.
Sometimes his words were poetic, sometimes they were sincere. With just a few words, Gawain captured the attention of the entire audience, even Dimitrov.
The whole place was silent. Just listening quietly with my ears attentively gave me a special feeling.
Then, the subject changed -
"It seems that jealousy should be the keyword today."
I was jealous of Dimitrov before, and now I am jealous of Lawanda, so what’s next?
Just one sentence was enough for Gao Wen to successfully break the atmosphere and put a smile on the reporter's face again.
Gawain turned to look at Dimitrov again.
"Have you met with Ms. LaWanda?"
Dimitrov shook his head.
Gawain spread his hands.
"It seems that we are the last two unlucky people abandoned in Indian Wells."
Ha ha.
Everyone burst into laughter.
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Before the press conference began, the situation was full of dangers and murderous intentions.
After the press conference began, there was laughter and joy everywhere.
Obviously, this was different from the situation the reporters had planned, and not just a little bit, but completely different. But what else could they do?
Perhaps, they were not able to dig up enough hot spots and gimmicks, but Gao Wen proved with practical actions that press conferences can be relaxed and cheerful; that work does not have to be filled with swords and blood; and that hot topics can be approached in different ways and angles.
It's not just Gawain - Dimitrov once again escaped unscathed. Although he has been in the limelight recently and was in danger every step of the way, when he came to Indian Wells, he miraculously turned the situation around and got out of the predicament little by little. From singles to doubles, things are indeed slowly getting better.
After the press conference, Gawain and Dimitrov headed to the fan zone to try to find the "Lady Lawanda."
Unfortunately, I returned empty-handed.
According to the fans at the scene, Lawanda should be watching the game at the center court. She never misses any game and always sticks to it.
Although they did not meet Lawanda, Gawain and Dimitrov still satisfied the wishes of the fans at the scene by taking photos, signing autographs and hugging each other.
After finishing the fan service, the two returned to the training ground to continue their daily basic training.
Gawain needs to practice.
After arriving in Indian Wells, Gao Wen was in good shape, but he spent too little time on the court and the intensity of the competition was not enough.
This also means that the overall sense of the ball and state need to continue to be adjusted, and one cannot let down one's guard just because of victory.
This is even more true for Dimitrov.
From all aspects, Dimitrov is indeed recovering, but he still needs more time. One singles and two doubles are far from enough.
At present, it is just a beginning——
This view was soon confirmed as the combination of Gawain and Dimitrov lost.
(End of this chapter)