Chapter 1634: Native Hope
Stupid.
So stupid.
Although Gao Wen also knew that reporters would do anything to create hot spots and gimmicks, and sometimes they would make stupid mistakes, such stupid questions still crossed the bottom line.
Gao Wen's first reaction was not anger, but amusement. He watched the reporter go around in circles, constantly digging traps in an indirect way, just like a mole digging a hole diligently. After a slight pause, the smile in his eyes overflowed uncontrollably, and the corners of his mouth rose.
"This gentleman."
"How about this, let's be less gimmicky and more sincere. What's your real problem? There's no need to beat around the bush and throw smoke bombs."
Reporter: Confused.
"So, you want to ask, if Andy successfully advances, what do I think about the next round?"
Reporter: Stupid.
He looked left and right, but his eyes were dull and the confusion was obvious. Finally, he looked at Gao Wen and nodded in confusion.
“...Yes.” The reporter's reflexes were a little slow, and he was a beat slow. He answered eagerly, fearing that he would miss the chance, "Yes... cough, cough, yes, yes..." But because he was too eager, he choked on his saliva, and his face turned red and almost exploded.
Seeing the reporter's appearance, the press conference room was filled with good-natured laughter, but it did not last long, and everyone's attention returned to Gao Wen.
stare.
It’s not that they are clichéd, but the potential showdown in the next round is extremely topical and we have to pay attention to it.
In the past, reporters always looked forward to the strong confrontation between high-level players, so they often paid attention to the next game before the previous one was over.
As a result, Gao Wen always complained back to him.
Just like the match between Murray and Karlovic, the fourth set went to a tiebreak. Indeed, Murray had a better chance of winning, but there were too many uncertainties in the tiebreak. In addition, Karlovic's serve played a key role, so Karlovic also had a chance of winning, and a fifth set was not impossible.
However, all reporters' attention was focused on the "Gawain vs. Murray" matchup, which was completely out of control and they lacked respect for Karlovic.
Now it seems that the reporter just wanted to ask about Gawain and Murray, but was worried that he would be too hasty and be rejected by Gawain, so he went around in circles and even got himself involved. In fact, the real purpose hidden behind all the topics is still the focus figure Murray.
Gao Wen was not surprised by this.
The host advantage in competitive sports applies everywhere.
The home audience of the event organizer is always eagerly looking forward to the host's outstanding performance, winning gold and silver medals, and showing a new competitive look on the field. Therefore, with the bonus of home advantage, the host can often deliver better and more outstanding performances, and even continue to climb to the top.
The same is true for tennis.
Once upon a time, the United States was the undisputed overlord of the tennis world. On the US Open stage in Flushing, the host country repeatedly won the championship and wrote glorious stories:
From male players such as Agassi, Sampras, McEnroe, and Connors to female players such as the Williams sisters, Navnatilova, Evert, Lindsay-Davenport and many more, they have all left a brilliant mark in the long river of history.
However, after entering the millennium, the center of power in the tennis world gradually shifted towards Europe, and the entire power map was completely overturned.
In the women's competition, Serena Williams is still strong. From 2012 to 2014, she won three consecutive US Open titles. As the host country, the United States is still celebrating and cheering; but in the men's competition, Federer, who was born in Switzerland, and Nadal, who was born in Spain, have become the core of the main theme.
In short, it is becoming increasingly difficult for the host players to win the championship.
At the four Grand Slams, the last time a host player won the singles championship is listed here, and it is clear at a glance:
Australian Open, men's singles 1976 Mark Edmondson, women's singles 1978 Chris O'Neil.
French Open, men's singles 1983 Yannick-Noah, women's singles 2000 Mary-Pierce.
Wimbledon, men's singles Andy Murray in 2013; women's singles Virginia Wade in 1977.
US Open, men's singles: Andy Roddick in 2003; women's singles: Serena Williams in 2014.
Clearly visible.
To be more precise here, before Murray won Wimbledon in 2013, no Briton had ever won the All England Club in the Open era.
In other words, if we don't count Murray for now, the host champions of the Australian Open and Wimbledon must be traced back to more than 30 years ago, or even longer; even the French Open is not much better. If you pick the tallest among the short ones, the US Open can easily stand out -
However, even for the US Open, a country that prides itself on being the most mature and developed in modern tennis, the last men's singles champion dates back twelve years.
No wonder Serena Williams has become a banner of American competitive sports, no wonder Federer has the treatment of being at home around the world, everything has a traceable cause; similarly, no wonder Murray has won supreme respect in his native Britain, his appeal is unique.
In 2012, the tennis event of the London Olympics was held at the All England Club. Murray defeated Federer in three sets in the final and won the most important singles championship in his career without winning any Grand Slam titles.
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In 2013, Murray defeated Djokovic in straight sets at the All England Club's Centre Court, fulfilling the British man's 77-year dream of winning the Wimbledon gold cup.
One after the other, these two games also laid the foundation for Murray's new breakthrough in his career. It is conceivable what his status is in the hearts of the British people.
In April this year, Murray married his girlfriend of ten years, with whom he had been on and off together. Since then, his performance on the court has been on the rise. He remained undefeated in the clay court season until he lost to Djokovic in the semi-finals of Roland Garros; he is also undefeated in the grass court season.
Local audiences have reason to look forward to it.
Therefore, in different predictions and outlooks, Murray has surpassed Federer and Djokovic to become the biggest favorite to win Wimbledon this year.
Coupled with the slim chances of winning the other three Grand Slam hosts, this also makes the local audiences at Wimbledon even more passionate and crazy.
Those expectations, hopes and joy are not directed at Gawain, but are centered around Murray. Every round of Murray's game attracts countless eyes; and if Murray can make it to the quarterfinals - assuming Murray can beat Karlovic and advance, then the championship gold cup will not be far away.
The reporters' eagerness to try was completely expected.
To be precise, this is just an appetizer.
If Gawain really plays against Murray, the test will begin the moment he steps onto the center court.
It is different from playing against local players in Melbourne Park and Roland Garros.
At that time, although the enthusiasm of the audience caused interference, the opponent's strength or condition was not top-notch, and there was more room for on-the-spot adjustment and wiggle room; now, perhaps the audience at the All England Club is not so crazy, and the off-court interference may be smaller, but the opponent's strength is among the best.
This is the real challenge.
To be honest, the reporters were looking forward to it; in fact, Gao Wen was looking forward to it too.
So, this is considered... a two-way journey? (End of this chapter)