Where there are doubts, there will naturally be support.
No one should forget that Gawain is undoubtedly the fastest rising player in the entire tennis world. His huge and enthusiastic fan base is catching up with the Big Four and even surpassing Murray, making him the most noteworthy player in the ATP tournament.
"Never stop fighting! Fight till the end!"
"You can always trust Gawain."
"The game is not over, everything is possible, and Gao Wen has done it again and again."
"Fighting with injuries, fighting with blood, Gawain once again creates miracles."
"Perhaps this is not the most important match in Gawain's career, but it is a match that every fan should remember, because he proved what kind of player he is and what kind of attitude he wants to be remembered by the tennis world. His perseverance, his fighting spirit and his passion."
Praise, amazement, and emotion, amid the bustling noise, you can also see countless short videos spreading out.
During the game, Gawain curled up into a ball due to the pain, barely able to stand up straight, with his head buried between his knees. His shoulders trembled uncontrollably and he was sweating profusely, as if he had just been fished out of the water. His physical strength and energy were being consumed at a rate far beyond imagination.
This scene lasted only six seconds.
Then, Gao Wen used the racket to support his body and stood up again. He gritted his teeth and continued the game.
But it was these short six seconds that completely broke the fans' hearts. The pain and struggle seemed to be transmitted through the screen to every fan's heart, making them burst into tears and feel heartbroken. It is impossible to describe how Gawain insisted on completing the game just by using imagination.
"God, I'd rather have this pain happen to me."
"In Gawain's matches, we never see him depressed, frustrated or sad. He is always passionate, determined and full of enthusiasm. But we all forget that this god of war is also an ordinary human being. He feels pain, fatigue, sadness and struggle just like us."
"I really can't bear to watch it. The entire third game was a torture. Even as a spectator, I felt this way, let alone Gao Wen?"
"I hope it's nothing serious. I pray sincerely."
“Winning is nice, but I still hope Gao Wen can stay healthy and stay away from injuries.”
"That's Gawain. No matter he wins or loses, no matter he's in a trough or in pain, he always fights, relying on his will to persevere. Sometimes he succeeds, sometimes he doesn't, but he never gives up or surrenders. He always stands on the court and fights until the last moment."
"Respect!"
Magnificent and mighty...
Although Gawain has already had many classic duels in his career, this match was different, showing his spirit and will in another way.
Fans were frantically scrolling through their screens, cheering and sighing, expressing worry and expectation. The support from fans filled every corner of their vision.
However.
This is true for everything in the world. The same thing may appear one way to some people and another way to others. Just like the half-glass of water theory, the perspectives of "half a glass of water" and "only half a glass of water" convey two different worldviews.
The current situation is no exception.
In the same video, supporters saw persistence, hard work and tenacity, while opponents saw performance.
Some even thought that this was evidence of a fake injury.
"If the pain is really like this, can you still persist in the game? I don't believe it."
"Haha, he looked like he was almost dead in the video, but he still beat Tsonga? Is this some kind of April Fools' joke?"
"They couldn't see such an obvious performance. Are the fans blind?"
"As a former professional player, I am speaking out bravely. If I really had a torn abdominal muscle, I would not be able to continue playing. This is pure nonsense."
"Evidence, yes, isn't the evidence you want right here? With such an injury, it's impossible to finish the race, let alone win. It's a pure scam."
"Hmph, stole a victory from Tsonga, thief, swindler. Dirty, filthy."
"Who on earth does Gawain think he is a fool? He is telling lies with open eyes. I have seen shameless people, but I have never seen such a shameless person."
"Those fans should stop bragging. They are so self-indulgent. It's like a brainwashing meeting of shoe cult. Ugh."
Curse, attack, humiliate, ridicule, question...
Overwhelming.
There was a commotion on social networks, and even China was no exception.
When you are famous, you are prone to gossip; it is lonely at the top.
In fact, it’s the same principle.
Since Gawain emerged, not only sponsors such as Nike and Rolex, but also ATP and countless news media have come together to deify him, creating a perfect and brilliant top star who quickly climbed to the top.
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Naturally, jealousy and hatred will follow and intensify.
Those haters and opponents, dressed in the guise of "rationalists", came out one after another to pretend to be professional in their analysis, approaching the issue from different angles and viewpoints, and finally came to the same conclusion:
Fake injury.
It's all a conspiracy, it's all a scam.
They didn't believe Gao Wen and didn't even need a reason. Before watching the game video and understanding the specific situation, their preconceived notions had already determined the conclusion that he was "faking an injury". Then they traced back the entire process, connecting unrelated clues and information to prove themselves.
In this regard, Gao Wen's fans and other neutral fans are completely confused: Why? Why did Gao Wen fake an injury?
From all aspects, Gao Wen has already taken control of the game. He only needs to continue to persevere and he will be able to move towards victory. What is the reason for faking an injury? What is the purpose? What is the gain? Moreover, from another perspective, the US Open is just around the corner. As the defending champion, Gao Wen least needs to be injured at this critical juncture.
Faking an injury?
No matter how hard they think about it, they can't understand why Gao Wen needs to fake an injury? What benefits can he get after faking an injury? So, on social networks, fans have launched a counterattack, trying to analyze the pros and cons, present facts and reason, and convince those haters.
However, they still did not see the essence through the phenomenon——
For black fans, as long as they determine it is a conspiracy, all "evidence" can be distorted into something else.
"Because Tsonga had already started to fight back, Gawain couldn't hold on any longer, so he faked an injury to disrupt his opponent."
"Gowon was severely exhausted and in a state of low energy. He couldn't drag on in the game. Seeing that Tsonga was about to turn the tide, he faked an injury to disrupt Tsonga's rhythm."
"Isn't it obvious? The pressure of defending the US Open title is too great, and he probably can't bear it, so he faked an injury early and found a good excuse for himself. This guy is very smart and has started planning now."
"An excuse, faking an injury is just an excuse, because he realized he might lose, so he made an excuse in advance. But if he unexpectedly wins, you can still brag about it, saying that this deal is too good to be true.
"It's just that he has an excessive desire to perform and wants to attract attention. He's no different from a clown."
"That's great, fans, stop trying to clean up the mess. A liar is a liar. He cheated a victory and then gained sympathy. Don't you, the suckers, understand?"