Chapter 559 Slaps and
Dates Peter Gojowczyk, a German player born in 1989, has been a professional for many years, but he is still mostly involved in the qualifying rounds and other challenge matches of top tournaments. However, he also had a small explosion this year.
At the beginning of the year, at the Doha Open, Gojovczyk, who was ranked only 162nd in the world, made it to the semi-finals by surprise. Before that, he had only won one victory in the professional tour. In the semi-finals, facing the top seed Nadal, Gojovczyk won the first set and was very powerful, but unfortunately he was weak in the second and third sets and failed to hold on to the game, regrettably losing the game.
Despite this, Gojovczyk still benefited a lot and completed his growth. Later in June, at the Halle Open, he defeated Milos Raonic, who later reached the semi-finals of Wimbledon, on the grass court, winning his first career victory over a top ten player in the world, and indeed showed his upward momentum.
In this Imperial Capital Open, Gojovczyk passed two rounds of qualifying to enter the main competition. In the first round, he defeated the serving cannon Karlovic in three sets and won the qualification to challenge Nadal again. The winner of this game will face off against Gowan in the third round for a place in the semi-finals.
At present, the match between Nadal and Gojovczyk has not started yet. Both players are still warming up on the practice field, so the outcome is naturally unknown.
But it was obvious that all the major media outlets could not contain their excitement and were already focused on the next round of matches.
"Gawain vs Nadal".
The reason is very simple.
The most brilliant, shining and dazzling halo about Gao Wen after winning the US Open is not "the first Asian male Grand Slam champion" or "reaching the top in his first Grand Slam", but the number "1995".
Because this represents youth and also represents the changing times. From Wawrinka defeating Djokovic and Nadal to win the Australian Open to Galen defeating Djokovic to win the US Open, the dominance of the "Big Four" era has been shaken unprecedentedly and everyone is excited.
Similarly, it was for this reason that the contract battle between Nike and Adidas became so intense that Nike finally signed Gao Wen at all costs. What they valued was far more than just a US Open championship trophy, but the future of the entire professional tennis world and even the market development trend.
Players born after 1990 have been placed with high hopes for a very long time, but unfortunately they have not been able to quickly complete the succession. Now industry professionals are able to turn to the younger generation.
The name "Gowon" has a more shining meaning than a Grand Slam title. It carries the hope for the comprehensive rise of a new generation and inspires other young players like a role model. If a rookie like Gowon who participated in the Grand Slam for the first time in 1995 can do it, then other players can do it too.
Focusing on the present, do Wawrinka and Gao Wen really have the ability to break the blockade of the Big Four? After winning the Australian Open at the beginning of the year, Wawrinka was in good form and won the Monte Carlo Masters in May. However, his performance was not satisfactory afterwards. He was eliminated in the first round of the French Open, the quarterfinals of Wimbledon, and the top 16 of the US Open. Overall, he has not been able to break the blockade of the Big Four for the time being.
And what about Gawain?
Then, following the "Gawain vs. Djokovic", the second match between the younger generation and the Big Four, "Gawain vs. Nadal", is about to be staged. How can the media not be excited and how can the professionals not be looking forward to it? It is no exaggeration to say that the biggest highlight of the remaining season of this year and the entire season of next year is the challenge of the Big Four by young players represented by Gawain. Every duel and every collision is definitely a hot topic; and the "first" of these will be staged at the Imperial Capital Open.
As a result, the media were in an uproar and could no longer contain themselves.
However, they did not expect that the question was just raised and was blocked by Gao Wen so nonchalantly that the reporters felt choked and almost fainted.
"Please, please respect Gojovtsik, okay?"
One comes, one goes.
Gawain's wall-banging answer immediately choked the reporters on the scene. One second they were gloating over Gubiles being severely criticized by Gawain, and the next second they were half immersed in the snow and felt the biting cold.
This sour and refreshing feeling of ice and fire also shocked the reporters on the scene, especially after the "hint reminder" just now, it once again proved that Gao Wen was not a good and obedient child -
Those words directed at Gulbis were not because the reporters' superb interview skills angered Gawain, but because Gawain wanted to do so himself.
The deviation in details makes an essential difference.
However, Gao Wen's real cleverness lies in the fact that he knows how to advance and retreat properly, and how to relax and tense at the right time. He can always find the right position between pushing and pulling, and the combination of a slap and a red date is always just right. Coupled with his witty and humorous conversation and calm demeanor, he is truly impressive.
This time is no exception.
"Of course, I am very much looking forward to fighting against Rafael. There is no doubt that he is one of the best and top players in the world. It will definitely be a challenge to fight against him."
"But I mean, we are all flesh and blood, no one is invincible, Rafael just came back from injury, and he needs some time to find his game form. If Pete can beat Rafael, it means that I will face a player who beat Nadal, which will definitely be a difficult challenge."
"So let's wait and see, keep a little bit of suspense and a little bit of respect."
Light, modest, objective and polite.
Gao Wen changed the subject and cleverly brought the topic back to the point, helping the reporters present. His warm smile made it difficult for anyone to get angry.
The louder the slap, the sweeter the dates.
The reporters were also at a loss for words, but what else could they do to Gao Wen? Moreover, "ignoring Gao Yuefucik" was the reporter's mistake. Gao Wen had grasped the weakness firmly, and there was no way for them to quibble and refute it.
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Honestly speaking, such vigorous and energetic players are a rare species, so we can only pamper them.
The anger died down before it had a chance to ignite, and the next problem came up.
"Gawain, you just said, 'No one is invincible', does this include Nadal? So, do you think you can beat Nadal?"
"Are you confident about this game?"
Awesome, it really is! In just a blink of an eye, the reporter had found a loophole and dug a pit for Gao Wen. The pit was so deep that it was waiting for Gao Wen to relax his vigilance when he was feeling proud and step into it. If he fell and got bruised, I'm afraid the reporters present would be the first to press the shutter.
So, did Gawain notice it?
"Of course, including me and Raphael."
Hmm? Did I fall into a trap? Was I fooled so easily? This shouldn't be possible, right?
(End of this chapter)