Chapter 1144 Dare to Dream
"But..."
Amid the good-natured laughter of the audience, Gao Wen changed the subject slightly and got to the really important part.
"If you're trying to give this a more special historical significance, I don't think it's necessary."
“We are truly experiencing one of the most extraordinary and special eras in men’s professional tennis, with four of the best players taking the sport to new heights.”
"But before Rafa's rise, people thought Roger might dominate professional tennis for the next decade without any rivals."
"Similarly, before Novak and Andy came along, people thought Roger and Rafa would have a long battle for the title of greatest player of all time."
"I mean, they are great because they are champions, but also because of the effort and sweat they put in on the road to becoming champions. They face countless challenges and countless competitions, but they still maintain a strong fighting spirit and enterprising will, and they are always making progress and fighting."
“So, maybe the world rankings will be changed, but the champion’s heart will never stop beating.”
Sincere and honest.
Frank and straightforward.
The words were eloquent and easily avoided the focus of the topic, but rose to a higher level and responded to the reporter's focus topic.
"I have said this more than once in previous interviews. I believe that if I can do it, others can do it too."
"I don't think I'm special. I'm just an ordinary person who has a dream and works hard. That's all."
"I believe I am not the first one, because before that, Novak and Andy had already done it. People thought Roger and Rafa would firmly hold the top two positions in the world, but Novak and Andy broke through the shackles, thus forming the era of the Big Four, opening a new chapter in men's tennis."
"Similarly, I also believe that I am not the last one. There are many excellent players in the professional tour now, older and younger than me. They are all working hard in their own positions. They still have dreams and they still fight hard. In fact, we are all the same."
"Maybe they don't have so much ambition and don't expect to win 14 Grand Slam titles. There's no need for so many. One is enough. At least they believe that they can reach a Grand Slam final and win a Grand Slam title. It's a dream come true. That's all."
"We still have dreams, we still dare to dream big, that's the most beautiful part of competitive sports, isn't it?"
"We all have a champion's heart beating in our chests."
Thunderous applause!
No one is exempt from this.
No matter what the question was, at this moment, all the reporters in the audience could deeply feel the enthusiasm revealed in Gao Wen's understated words.
So sincere and so pure.
But that’s still not all.
Then, pull it back again.
"I just said that this is a very complex and very simple topic."
"I say it simply because, yes, being the world's No. 1 is a dream, and so is the Sunshine Double. There is no doubt that this should be the dream of countless players."
"Like other players, I give my all on the court and sprint towards the championship, not only because it is our job, but also because it is a dream."
There is a little joke between the lines: "professional player" is actually a job, and they all give their all in their jobs.
The smile at the corner of his mouth rose slightly.
"It's complicated because, obviously, I can't decide this matter alone. I need to challenge my opponents and face their attacks at the same time."
"And even if the dream comes true, I believe it is just a beginning, not an end - at least, I will try hard to pray that it is not the end."
Finish?
Is it the kind of ending that "after reaching the top of the world, he turned around and announced his retirement, ending his career at the peak"? Or is it the kind of ending that "after reaching the top of the world, he disappeared in the crowd like a meteor"? Or is it the kind of ending that "after reaching the top of the world, he suffered a serious injury and fell into the sea of suffering"? But no matter which "ending" it is, Gao Wen expressed his views in such a light and humorous way: whether it is the Sunshine Double Crown or the world No. 1, this should be a new starting point, a new prologue, and the beginning of the second chapter of his career.
It's definitely not the end.
The subtext is that there is no need to make a fuss, there is still a long career ahead, and many challenges are waiting.
Wise and clever.
Confident and low-key.
Between the lines, one can deeply feel the confidence that Gao Wen exudes from the inside out. It is obvious that his goal is not just to be the world's number one.
But looking at the problem from a higher perspective, one can feel Gawain's humility and low-keyness, his down-to-earth attitude and his clarity of mind. He is not lost at all by the overwhelming praise and historical records, and he has higher plans for his career.
It has to be said that faced with such a thorny and hot topic, Gao Wen's handling of the issue couldn't be more perfect.
His eloquent words easily neutralized all attacks and gave a positive response.
Laughter and applause, cheers and whistles, intertwined in the press conference room, and reporters expressed their respect and appreciation to Gao Wen in their own ways.
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Perhaps, journalists and public figures are natural enemies. In the tide of entertainment to death, journalists always try their best to find faults and try to create explosive points.
But besides being at loggerheads with each other, they are also partners who help each other, achieve each other and support each other. The relationship of being both enemies and friends is not as simple as black and white.
Just like now.
Gao Wen cleverly resolved the "provocation" from the reporter. Although he did not satisfy the reporter, he still created classic quotes and brought focus in a different way.
A feeling of sincere admiration quietly arose in my heart, and the applause from the audience was the best proof.
However--
Not all reporters are so smart. Listening to Gao Wen's roundabout Tai Chi, their heads were directly confused. Not only did they not get the answers, but the number of question marks increased, filling up their brains, buzzing, as if they could explode on the spot at any time, with their brains all over the floor.
Whoosh! Another person immediately raised his hand, breaking the silence at the scene. He ignored the other reporters who were savoring Gao Wen's words and asked again.
"Gawain! So...are you confident of winning the Sunshine Double Crown?"
Well, Gao Wen’s long speech just now was in vain. Everything is back to zero and back to the starting point.
Of course, if we look at it from another angle, we can also think that the reporter was not fooled by Gawain's rhetoric, and was clear-headed and principled.
The topic, after going around in circles, finally returned to the starting point.
At the scene, some reporters couldn't help but raise the corners of their mouths, but it was unclear whether they were complaining about their colleagues or sympathizing with Gao Wen.
Maybe, a bit of both?
All eyes were focused on Gao Wen at once. After all, it should be okay to just watch the show, right?
Gao Wen: ...
What's this feeling of "scholar meeting a soldier"?
(End of this chapter)