Chapter 468: Post-match commotion

One time. One time.

Gowen interacted with the audience as if he was performing a stand-up comedy show, easily making the Arthur Ashe Stadium burst into laughter.

For local New York audiences who have the spirit of entertainment deeply rooted in their bones, the game is the game, but entertainment and pastime are also very important. It is precisely because of this that they are always particularly tolerant of Kyrgios, who is not doing his job and is always smiling, and think that he is a player who knows how to "entertain the public."

The only drawback is that there is no sense of proportion.

And now, Gawain appears.

Not only was it entertaining, but everything was just right, easily winning cheers and whistles from the audience at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

This is also a rare sight.

Tobias knew that the sponsors were all witnessing this scene, and they must have immediately realized the important market value of Gawain's superstar temperament, just like he had done at the beginning.

On the court, after a brief joke, Gawain answered McEnroe's question seriously.

"Honestly, I didn't think about anything at the time. To be more precise, I forced myself not to think about anything."

"Because I know what a good and strong opponent I'm facing, that's Djokovic. Set points and match points have no meaning until they are realized. This is just an ordinary point, because Novak has the ability to overturn the whole situation. Even if he really overturns it, it won't be surprising."

"So the only thing I can do is just focus on this point and pray, don't double fault, don't double fault, don't double fault."

Seeing Gao Wen crossing his index and middle fingers and mumbling to himself as if praying, the audience burst into laughter again, and the atmosphere was very relaxed and lively.

From an outsider's perspective, this is definitely not the post-match reaction that a Grand Slam rookie or a Grand Slam dark horse can have.

Why do people like big stars? In the final analysis, it is because of familiarity. After years of accumulation, the audience always has a natural sense of closeness to familiar faces. The ratings of the US Open can be seen. In the past ten years, the highest-rated men's game was Federer's, and the highest-rated women's game was Serena Williams'.

To be more precise, the five most watched matches at the US Open in the past decade, including rounds, were all played by Serena Williams.

It's that simple.

When newcomers or dark horses emerge, the audience often lacks interest because they are unfamiliar.

But the post-match interview was completely different. A small number of the audience left, but two-thirds still stayed, which was really rare.

Moreover, the audience waited until McEnroe's interview was over, and waited very respectfully for Gawain to leave, and then they began to leave one after another.

For media reporters, this is actually the same truth.

If it is an upset in the first three rounds of a Grand Slam, then it is full of highlights and deserves a headline; but if it is an upset in the last three rounds of a Grand Slam, it is confusing because all the highlights have been mentioned, and after the familiar big-name players are eliminated, the news popularity and attention to the game will plummet.

To be honest, this is not good for the box office.

But nothing is absolute, sometimes there may be exceptions, like today.

Press Conference Room No. 1 is used by Djokovic. The world No. 1 was eliminated unexpectedly and he should get the best treatment from the tournament organizers. But it was a little surprising that Press Conference Room No. 1 was a little crowded and three or five reporters could still be seen wandering outside the door.

However, Press Conference Hall No. 2 was packed to the brim with reporters. Not only were all the seats occupied, but even the aisles were filled with people. However, it still could not accommodate all the reporters. At this time, twenty or thirty reporters could be seen outside the corridor, listening with their ears pricked up.

People who don’t know the truth passing by would definitely assume that Djokovic is in press conference room No. 2. Who would have thought that the young dark horse would receive such treatment?

But if you listen briefly you'll know why.

"...Of course not. Although daydreaming is one of my specialties, it is very important for professional players to accurately assess their own strength and condition. I obviously won't put myself in the position of a favorite to win the championship. I am indeed a little crazy, but not to that extent."

When a reporter asked Gao Wen if he expected to make it to the semi-finals of a Grand Slam, Gao Wen responded with such a witty self-joke that all the reporters in the audience burst into laughter, and then Gao Wen added.

"My goal was to win the next game. That was the only thing on my mind before coming to New York."

The reporter immediately asked, "So you believe you can beat Isner?"

Gao Wen raised his hand and gestured, "Yes, I was just about to say that, that was my thought before I saw the sign-in sheet, and then after I saw the sign-in sheet, I started swearing."

Hahahaha, I can't stop laughing.

Gao Wen spread his hands and said with a smile, "Of course, after swearing, training still needs to continue. I still look forward to winning the next game. After all, every time I step onto the court, I fight for victory, obviously not for failure, otherwise it might involve match-fixing."

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Hahaha, the last sentence was a stroke of genius. The entire press conference room was bustling with activity. Even the reporters who filled the entire corridor were recording the scene with recorders and tape recorders.

This is not to say that Djokovic's press conferences are not fun. Djokovic's antics and humor are also very famous in the tour, but Djokovic's humor is more reflected in his daily life, and when facing reporters at a press conference, he will still be a little more serious.

For example, when a reporter asked Djokovic what he thought of Gao Wen, a slightly tired Djokovic answered like this.

"Gawain was very focused during the game today. In fact, the court environment was the same for both sides, so I have no excuse for losing. Simply put, he played better. I would like to express my sincere congratulations to him."

It was sincere, yes, but one could still feel Djokovic's tiredness. The double test of physical strength and energy left him with little energy to make jokes.

It is precisely because of this that it is really hard for reporters to dislike Gao Wen.

Later, another reporter asked Djokovic about his opinion on Gawain. The young player's dark horse journey is not over yet.

"He is a very smart player. His forehand is powerful, his backhand is very stable and fast, and his defensive coverage is very wide. But in addition to his skills, the most important thing is that he can always accurately grasp the pulse of the game and improve his condition to launch an attack at the right time."

"On the offensive end, his performance was truly eye-catching. Believe me, don't make a simple judgment based on the rankings. You should take a closer look at his games. He is a player worth paying attention to. Whether he faces Roger or Marin in the final, I believe he will play at his best."

To be honest, Djokovic's press conference was a little smooth.

In comparison, it doesn't seem so strange that Gao Wen, who is witty and humorous, can get more favor and cheers from reporters.

(End of this chapter)