"Of course, I enjoy winning, don't get me wrong, I enjoy winning very, very, very much. I'm very lucky that I was able to win."
The topic changed, with a little bit of joking, a little bit of teasing, and a little bit of jokes, and then the press conference hall was filled with laughter again. After they reacted a little, the impact of the sharp gap made the laughter even louder, and the atmosphere on the scene was suddenly filled with ease and joy.
Gawain's words continued.
"I believe the next matches will still be very tough and challenging."
"I never forget that this is Roland Garros, this is a clay court, a venue full of variables and possibilities."
"Although I can't wait to discuss the final and the championship, before that, I should focus on the semi-finals and fight for an opportunity."
“A chance to dream.”
pretty!
Gao Wen avoided the topic of being the favorite to win the championship in such a wise and confident way, and showed his determination to give it his all.
Respect Nadal, respect other competitors, respect the competition and Roland Garros, but at the same time maintain confidence, maintain motivation, and aim for the championship.
It's perfect.
Then, after a pause, Gawain added again, his face serious.
"I believe this was the only advice Pete gave me in the locker room just now."
One second, two seconds——
The whole room burst into laughter.
Why is it hilarious? In 1996, Sampras made a breakthrough at Roland Garros, reaching the semifinals for the first time in his career and aiming for the championship. At that time, the entire tennis world was focused on this generation of tennis king, expecting Sampras to complete the Grand Slam feat and completely get rid of the stigma of being weak on clay.
In the semi-finals, Sampras faced Yevgeny-Kafelnikov, a famous player who advanced to the semi-finals of the French Open for the second consecutive year. In the previous match between the two, Sampras won all four games, including two victories on clay, so the outcome was clear at a glance.
Including Sampras himself, he is full of confidence.
However.
Kafelnikov defeated Sampras in three straight sets, and in the second set he even delivered a donut, which was an upset and surprised many people.
Afterwards, Kafelnikov continued his success and won the men's singles and men's doubles championships at the same time, not only achieving the feat of becoming the first Grand Slam champion in Russian history; he also became the last ATP player to win the Grand Slam singles and doubles championships at the same time, a feat that no one has been able to replicate since then.
Also, here’s an interesting fact.
Sampras had 11 wins and two losses against Kafelnikov in his career, with only two losses occurring in 1996; after that, Sampras won seven consecutive games against Kafelnikov, but the most important loss ruined his chance of a Grand Slam.
That year was also the only time in Sampras' career that he reached the semi-finals at Roland Garros.
His gaze returned to Gawain.
Just now, Gao Wen casually joked about Sampras. The reporters present were all professionals and naturally understood it very well.
I got it immediately.
Unable to hold back, the laughter spread throughout the venue.
The reporters looked at each other and exchanged glances, with more or less helplessness in their eyes.
If they continue to dwell on the topic of "favorites to win the championship", not only will they be unable to get any information out of Gawain, but it will also make them look petty and they may end up losing face. At least, there is no need to mention the topic of whether Djokovic and Murray can meet.
Anyway, Gao Wen would definitely not answer obediently.
However, are the journalists willing to surrender just like that?
Of course not.
This does not mean that the reporters are helpless. They just need to change the topic. The key point is not whether they are willing to continue to sow discord, but in which direction they need to fan the flames. They are very familiar with the trick of going around in circles and changing the soup but not the medicine.
Option 1: Continue to stir up the potential of "Djokovic vs. Gawain" -
After arriving in Paris, Serjan seemed much quieter and well-behaved, as if the defeat in the Australian Open final had made him calm down, but this was all an illusion. Djokovic's determination to win showed Serjan's desire, and all he needed was a little bit of fuel from the reporters.
Option 2: Continue to incite the potential "Djokovic vs. Murray" matchup -
Murray's mother Judy is slightly different from Serjan, but she is also a person with sharp edges and sharp opinions. She never avoids offending people. She is straightforward and outspoken. Maybe what she said is true, but the truth is often the most hurtful. She is also a topic maker.
In addition, there are options three, four, and five. It depends on how the reporter chooses.
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“Before that, Suzanne Lenglen had already finished another semi-final match, and Stan defeated Roger in three straight sets to advance to the semi-finals.
What are your expectations for the next game?
This also means that you don't have to face three consecutive giants like in the Australian Open. Stan eliminated Roger. Do you think your chances are better? "
Of course, this is also an option. It is still about the topic of impacting the finals and the championship. It is a slight detour, but reporters can always achieve their goals.
As the reporter said, like the Australian Open, Gao Wen's French Open draw is also full of dangers. The most dangerous and difficult path may be facing Nadal, Federer, and Djokovic/Murray consecutively. On the road to the championship, he will encounter three giant players in a row.
However, the difference is that the Australian Open is a hard court event, and as the new US Open champion, Gao Wen can be considered a new favorite to win the title, so the draw naturally attracted much attention and sparked a lot of discussion; when it comes to the French Open, which is a clay court event, Gao Wen's strength needs to be questioned, and his performance in the European clay court season has also proved this.
Of course, when people list the favorites to win the championship, Gawain's name is still on the list, mainly because of his aura of remaining undefeated in the Grand Slam. Rather than believing that Gawain can reach the top at Roland Garros, it is better to discuss how long Gawain's winning streak can continue.
Naturally, Gao Wen's potential draw against the Big Three at the French Open did not attract widespread attention, and the discussion stopped at the quarterfinals, which is -
"Gawain vs Nadal".
Without a doubt, this is the most noteworthy encounter among the quarterfinals.
However.
People did not expect that Gawain would actually defeat Tsonga and advance to the quarterfinals; and even more unexpectedly, Gawain would upset Nadal and advance to the semifinals. He successfully sniped Nadal in the quarterfinals for two consecutive Grand Slams, proving with practical actions that the world's second is indeed worthy of his reputation.
What was even more surprising was that in the quarterfinals of Zone 3/4, there was also a shocking upset, with Wawrinka defeating Federer for the third time in his career.
At this point, people realized that Gao Wen's hellish draw had been torn into pieces, and the bottom half was now completely open.
Now, it’s going to be fun.