Chapter 557 Tit for tat
"...Gawain, this is your second victory at the Diamond Stadium. How do you feel about this?"
The press conference hall was packed with people, and more than that, the surging crowd inside and outside filled the entire space like a can of sardines.
I'm afraid that only Gawain could be so honored with such a ceremony and such treatment. He is indeed the darling of the local community.
In fact, anyone with a discerning eye can see that:
So far, Gao Wen's two matches were arranged in the center court of the Imperial Capital Open, that is, the Diamond Court. For Gao Wen, an unseeded player holding a wild card, what else could this be but special treatment? Moreover, today's match was not exciting. The whole match took less than 45 minutes in total. Not only were there many mistakes, but there were not many exciting rounds. In the end, he retired due to injury. The audience did not even get to see the end. This was undoubtedly a disappointing match.
But the post-match press conference was still packed, with numerous media outlets saying that they would have no problem standing the entire time, just to be able to attend the entire press conference and experience Gawain's charm up close.
Everyone knows this very well, but they see it without saying it out loud.
What's more, not only the audience was jubilant, but the media reporters also celebrated the New Year with unprecedented enthusiasm.
Gao Wen wasn't sure if it was his illusion, but he felt that the huge crowd ahead was even more overwhelming and exaggerated than the post-match press conference in the first round.
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The real reason is not complicated, because Gao Wen has made history again. He became the first home player in history to win consecutive games in high-level ATP events in his home country. Gao Wen's competitiveness can be felt in all aspects. Perhaps the statement of "making history and winning the championship" is not so incredible.
But it didn't matter if Gao Wen didn't know these things. The crowds of people in front of him said a lot anyway.
"Obviously, it's not the way anyone wants to see the game end. I sincerely hope that Ernest's shoulder injury is not too serious and will not affect his performance for the rest of the season."
"Then, I'm looking forward to the next match."
Gawain was serious.
In competitive sports, injuries are stumbling blocks. Whenever they happen to any player, it is very frustrating and regrettable, especially since Gao Wen himself experienced it in his previous life. He deeply understands the feeling of powerlessness, frustration and helplessness that makes people unable to extricate themselves.
As for the competition, rather than retiring due to injury, Gao Wen still looks forward to a fair and square fight.
However, obviously not everyone can act in an upright manner.
Then a reporter raised his hand and said, "But, in Gulbis's post-match press conference just now, he said that you definitely won't like him, and he has no intention of liking you, so those polite words of concern are unnecessary. He thanked you for your insincere concern."
The air was filled with smoke.
Gawain paused for a moment, somewhat surprised that Gulbis would target him after the match, because today's entire match was so chaotic that the two men didn't have many opportunities to confront each other, and mistakes became the main factor in the match, so that the match ended before it even started.
So... have I become Gulbis's punching bag?
"You're welcome."
Gao Wen showed a faint smile.
"I'm just being polite. Ernest, just ignore it. There's no need to speak to me so seriously through the reporters."
……puff.
The reporters had not expected that Gawain would confront them so directly. They thought that Gawain would remain polite and smile awkwardly, and continue to say "I am really worried about his injury" and "I look forward to the next match", etc. However, Gawain did not do so.
Not only that, Gawain also gave a direct counterattack; moreover, different from Gulbis's sarcastic and complaining appearance, Gawain always maintained a calm and nonchalant expression, as if Gulbis's attacks and complaints were not worth mentioning at all.
The difference is immediately apparent.
The scene is very funny.
Many reporters present were unable to hold back their laughter, and chuckles surged in their chests, but their professionalism kept them in control.
The reporters were like chickens with their blood pumped up, waiting for the next opportunity to ask questions. Their arms raised in unison were like a vast birch forest, which was spectacular. Their eager expressions had already exposed their excitement and excitement in advance.
"Gawain, in the post-match press conference, Gulbis also said that you should be happy that you stole a victory that should have belonged to him."
Sparks, burst out.
Gawain's eyebrows slightly raised. Not only was he not angry, but a smile flashed through his eyes. "It seems that my stealing skills have left a deep impression on him. So, be careful. Be careful that I will steal another victory the next time we meet. By then, the same excuse will not work twice."
……ha.
The reporters at the scene couldn't help but burst into laughter. They had to admit that in the face of Gulbis's provocative words, Gawain gave a perfect answer, launching a counterattack with a hidden needle, while showing his magnanimity. They couldn't help but wonder what Gulbis's expression was when he heard this answer.
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And that’s not all.
The corners of Gao Wen's mouth rose slightly, and he added, "It's my honor that he only thinks I'm a thief, not an idiot. Otherwise, just a little bit, just a little bit, I might have cursed."
puff.
Hahaha! After enduring and enduring, suppressing and suppressing, the reporters still couldn't control themselves, and the chuckles rose and fell in the press conference room.
But some young reporters were confused and whispered to their colleagues, "What does that mean?"
"At the French Open last year, Gulbis thought that the players treated their opponents as idiots but pretended to respect them." Someone immediately responded, explaining what Gao Wen had just said.
Once the answer was thrown out, one could see the unconcealable astonishment and absurdity in the young reporter's eyes, and a kind of black humor was created.
The senior reporter only stole a meaningful glance, but there was no time to continue the conversation. Then the "white birch forest" emerged in unison again.
Who would want to miss such a wonderful moment? Professional tennis was once filled with players with flamboyant personalities, from McEnroe to Agassi, from Safin to Gonzalez, and from Gulbis to Kyrgios. There were many players with different styles, colors, and edges that caught our attention.
But as time goes by, there are fewer and fewer players who dare to speak out and act, which increasingly highlights Kyrgios's flamboyance and Gulbis's unruly nature.
The problem is that if it is just a one-man show, no matter how lively it is, it will eventually be quiet; but now, someone has actually set up a challenge to confront Gulbis?
nice!
It’s really beautiful! (End of this chapter)