Chapter 1967: Keep moving
Click, click, click, click...
Mighty and overwhelming, the silver waterfall formed by the flash lights gushed out, and the entire Arthur Ashe Stadium was like a giant cylindrical wave on the north shore of Oahu, surrounded by clear and surging waves. There was a roar above the eardrums, and the whole world shook violently.
No one wants to miss this scene, no one——
After seven years, the men's singles champion finally defended his title successfully!
Moreover, it was the dark horse that emerged last year!
What a legendary and amazing story, just like when Nadal first stepped onto the Roland Garros court, and then a myth began.
Djokovic has always been an iconic figure at the Australian Open, Nadal at the French Open, and Federer at Wimbledon, but the US Open has always lacked such a legend.
Sampras and Connors, and later Federer, all tied for the top of the historical list with five championships, but things have been different since Federer last climbed the Arthur Ashe Stadium in 2008. The variables and accidents of the last Grand Slam of the year changed the situation.
Perhaps, all this is finally about to change?
Gawain, the superstar who emerged from the cracks of a rock, truly interpreted his tennis philosophy and playing style at the Arthur Ashe Stadium, and gave the stadium a new meaning with his own color, just like Arthur Ashe who completely changed the history of tennis.
History is so coincidental and so magical. From Arthur Ashe to Gowan, two outsiders broke the pattern of the tennis world and wrote glory.
It is precisely because of this that the applause and cheers at the scene became more and more crazy, including from the media reporters.
Noise and heat surged in from all directions, surrounding Gawain.
He thought he had calmed down and regained his sanity. He thought he could control the situation with humor and wit. After all, this was the third time.
However……
When I stood at the front, looking at the splendor in front of me, my heart was in turmoil, all the words were stuck in my throat, and I couldn't make a sound.
I feel so much emotion.
Arthur Ashe Stadium felt Gawain's surging emotions. The applause started again, and the thunderous surge rolled in from all directions again, accompanied by whistles and cheers. The screams that came one after another became an embellishment, and the stadium in the night became colorful.
Gradually, the cheers slowed down, and just as Gawain was about to speak, a thunderous scream startled the entire stadium.
"Gawain, marry me, ahhh! ahhhh!"
boom.
The whole audience burst into laughter.
Even Djokovic couldn't help but burst out laughing.
The corners of Gao Wen's mouth rose, and he looked towards the source of the voice, "Now?"
A response, with teasing and joking, instantly raised the laughter to a higher level, and the atmosphere on the scene transitioned from touching to partying.
Gawain finally regained his sanity and let out a soft breath.
"Sorry, please forgive my embarrassment, again."
The word "again" cleverly alludes to this moment last year, indicating that he has successfully defended his title. It is full of witty self-mockery and easily ignites laughter.
"I, the picture I imagined in my mind was not like this. I should be chatting and laughing, I should be generous and graceful, I think I should make the place full of laughter like hosting the Oscars, but obviously, I don't know myself at all."
Hahaha! "Luckily, I know a little bit about tennis."
Hahahaha! Burst into laughter.
The first half was already excellent enough, but I didn't expect there was a foreshadowing in the latter part. The audience went crazy and whistles sounded again.
“This journey was really, really long. I didn’t dare look towards the end, for fear that once I saw the end, I would realize how long and difficult the journey was, and would lose the courage to go on. But in the end, I still persevered and reached the end.”
"Oh, it's really too long."
With a sigh, it was rare to see Gawain not hiding those setbacks and hardships, and facing them calmly, which once again made many fans tear up.
Gu Xiao lowered his head in embarrassment and wiped his eyes. He remembered that day in Toronto.
Then, Gu Xiao noticed Qiao Wangsheng's gaze.
Qiao Wangsheng's eyes were also filled with tears, but he never wiped them away. Instead, he held his head high with a smile on his face. His determined look was the best response.
They don't need to hide their fragility and embarrassment, nor do they need to hide their frustration and bitterness. Only by facing them uprightly can they make a positive breakthrough.
In my ears, I heard Gawain's voice.
"But we finally arrived, together."
Gu Xiao's nose felt sore again, but this time, he did not lower his head or hide it, but looked towards the court, at the figure in the center -
Gawain knew, he knew it all, and they walked this journey together.
"Here I need to congratulate Novak."
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"You played an incredible game. We worked hard together, fought hard together, drove each other crazy, and ignited each other's fighting spirit. You are a fighter. It is my honor to be able to complete this game with you. I don't think there are losers in this position today."
Snap, snap, snap.
There was thunderous applause.
"During the game, I thought more than once that I might not be able to hold on any longer; more than once I thought that perhaps the result was already determined."
“I try to tell myself, hey, young man, you did your best and even if today wasn’t your day, there’s always next time.”
"But I don't want to."
"I don't think about the next chance, I need to focus on the present. I told myself that the moment I gave up, the game was over. I wanted to fight with Novak to the end, regardless of winning or losing. I just wanted to leave everything on the court and face all possible results calmly."
"I tried hard, I really tried hard..."
It was not a grandiose or passionate speech, but such words were so real and so moving. The Gawain before us was no longer just a slogan.
Fighting?
certainly.
But Gawain can also be weak, fearful and hesitant. He will want to give up at certain times and be defeated at certain times. The phrase "keep fighting" is far from simple. It is just a slogan for bystanders, but for players, it requires burning their lives and souls to fight.
It is precisely because of this that all this is so incredible, and Gawain finally did it.
"Believe me, if I had to do it again, I probably wouldn't be able to hold on."
With just one joke, the Arthur Ashe Stadium instantly burst into laughter.
"I guess we shouldn't do it again. I believe Novak wouldn't want to do it again either."
Haha, the laughter couldn't stop at all, and Djokovic couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth again.
"so."
“When things are happening, it is better to seize the opportunity, hold on a little longer, and hold on a little longer.”
"I persisted, not because I believed I could succeed, but because I believed I didn't want to regret it. At this moment, every dreamer who is witnessing, I am waiting here, waiting for you to continue to fight, continue to fight, continue to persist in your own way, and write our story."
(End of this chapter)