Chapter 1793 Seeking Benevolence and Getting Benevolence
"Gao Wen, you mentioned more than once that you are not considering defending your title for the time being. You should focus on the present and your first-round opponent."
"So, what do you think of your first-round opponent?"
"In the first round, you will play against Alexander Zverev, a German player who advanced from the qualifying round and is also the youngest player at this year's US Open."
"In an interview with the German media before the game, Sasha said, sorry, please allow me to quote:
'I don't mean to be arrogant, but I think I can beat him.'"
In order to show his fairness and objectivity, the reporter did not fabricate rumors or quote out of context. He even took out his mobile phone and read the news word for word.
At the same time, it can be seen that other reporters at the scene nodded in agreement. These were Zverev's original words and they did not tamper with or delete them.
Gawain raised his chin slightly, revealing a meaningful expression. He listened carefully but did not rush to respond.
The reporter put his phone back into his pocket, looked at Gao Wen again, and then added.
"You and Sasha fought once before, in Miami."
The implication of his words was that he was afraid that Gawain would forget who this "unknown person" was.
It can be detected that some reporters in the press conference room showed regretful expressions. If Gao Wen said "who" at this time, it would be really exciting and interesting.
Gao Wen noticed the subtle change in the atmosphere, and a smile quietly flickered in his eyes.
At this time, Gao Wencai finally opened his mouth to answer the question.
"Of course, I remember that he is a very good player with talent, ability and strength. I believe he is in a stage of rapid growth. This time we meet again and confront each other again, this is a brand new game, and I need to go all out."
Blah blah blah…
The reporters were somewhat disappointed. Gao Wen in front of them had no edge at all, and his polite words really made them sleepy.
However, Gawain was not affected and continued speaking.
"To be honest, the match in Miami may be one of the luckiest matches in my career. It is undoubtedly a challenge to play against Sasha again. I hope I can be more confident and make full use of my experience."
"I don't mean to be arrogant, but I think I can beat him."
on site:……
One second, two seconds——
Then, there was thunderous applause.
The same sentence, just copied and pasted, came from Zverev's mouth with arrogance and pride, and it sounded sharp.
It is precisely because of the previous sentence, "I don't mean to be arrogant", that Zverev's arrogance is revealed. It is not the youthful vigor, nor the fighting spirit of looking forward to the game, but pure arrogance. He reveals a kind of condescending attitude in his bones, which cannot be concealed by words at all.
But when it came from Gao Wen's mouth, it was full of ridicule and sarcasm, with confidence in a low-key manner, a hidden agenda, laughter and anger, one borrowing and the other imitating. The press conference room immediately became a talk show scene, once again showing Gao Wen's humor and wisdom, and applause broke out spontaneously.
After all, Gawain is not arrogant, and he can indeed beat Zverev.
In fact, objectively speaking, compared with Miami, Zverev has restrained himself a lot. After all, he was severely taught a lesson in the end after showing off in Miami. This time when he came to the US Open and faced Gao Wen again, he was a little cautious in his words.
But the point is that Zverev is a child of destiny. He has heard countless praises since his training period. The pride and self-confidence, the condescending complacency and show-off have long been ingrained in his bones. Even if he enters the professional arena and is taught a lesson by top players, "age" can be an excuse.
The youngest player in the top 100 of the ATP, the youngest player in the main draw list from Wimbledon to Flushing Memphis.
Under these halos, his arrogance and arrogance could not be truly restrained.
In fact, even many years later, Zverev remains the same.
But now——
Zverev is 18 years old and Koeman is 19 years old, but what has Koeman achieved and where is Zverev in the tour? The same sentence can have completely different effects when said by two players.
Especially in the context of the entire speech, Gao Wen displayed modesty, prudence, low-key and restrainedness, and his confidence and fighting spirit were implicit.
Naturally, all the reporters in the press conference room became Gao Wen's fans.
Amid the applause and whistles, some reporters continued to fan the flames, hoping to create chaos.
"Gawain, then this meeting is also the 'highest consumption'?"
Behind the cautious words lies the irrepressible joy and excitement, but could Gawain be fooled?
Of course not.
In Grand Slam tournaments, which are played in a best-of-five format, no player is confident that he or she can defeat the opponent by losing only two games, because that means one game must be cleared and a bagel given. Even the Big Four at their peak would not dare to make such a boast when facing a player ranked outside the top 300 in the world.
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First, there were many difficulties. After all, the male players’ serve was very strong. The score of “6:0” was not as big as expected. Zverev’s serve was now very mature.
Second, it is unnecessary. Losing only two games in the whole match means that the attention is tense throughout the whole process, and one has to be focused from the beginning to the end. Even so, it is still difficult. The consumption of physical strength and energy is incredible, which directly disrupts the subsequent plans and overall layout of the entire Grand Slam two-week event.
How could Gao Wen disrupt his entire US Open plan for a mere dispute with Zverev, especially when his return from injury is uncertain? Just use your toes to figure out that it is impossible.
"Highest consumption" is just a gimmick and a form of psychological warfare.
The last time Miami was successful, even Gawain himself was surprised that he did not lose face; but now, Gawain would never let himself fall into the same situation again.
"No. I don't think so."
Decisive and decisive——
The press conference room was slightly stunned. The reporters expected that Gao Wen would not be fooled given his intelligence, but they did not expect him to be so decisive.
"Let's save some face for each other."
It is a double entendre, yet it is meaningful.
On the surface, Gawain is trying to save face for himself, but the deeper meaning of his words is:
First of all, he wanted to save face for Zverev Jr. He could actually achieve the "highest consumption", but he did not want to hurt the young man's self-confidence and pride.
Secondly, he has already proved it once in Miami, so there is no need to do it a second time, otherwise it would be a humiliation.
Gawain was retreating to advance, and without making a sound, he slapped Zverev hard again, but the really important point is:
Next, no matter how Zverev responds, the only result will be that he will humiliate himself, and there will be no need for Gawain to continue talking nonsense.
Perhaps, the only way for Zverev to prove himself is to defeat Gawain and prove himself with his performance on the court.
This has always been the only rule in competitive sports. No matter what grudges or emotions, everything is determined by strength.
So, Zverev is... asking for kindness and getting what he wants? (End of this chapter)