Chapter 621 Exhausted
"Snap! Snap!"
“Snap! Snap!”
Raising his chin slightly, the densely packed crowd in front of him spread out like a fan, the unclear faces converged into a vast ocean, the bright five-star red flag was fluttering in the wind, and the overwhelming waves of applause burst out with incredible and amazing energy.
The situation changes dramatically.
The blue-gray clouds that had tightly covered the top of our heads the entire afternoon slowly dispersed, and a thin ray of golden sunlight sprinkled down. In an instant, the whole world was dyed with a light orange-red color, clear and transparent, and the whole sky and the earth were burning, so grand and magnificent.
Dazzling.
The heart began to beat uncontrollably, wrapped in a ball of flame, and the hot blood continued to surge.
Then, a smile crept up the corners of my mouth, blossomed in the midst of sweat, and my mood spread its wings and flew into the sky.
Why are competitive sports so fascinating?
It was because of the epic six-hour duel between Djokovic and Nadal in the 2012 Australian Open final, and because Federer finally realized his dream of reaching Roland Garros for the fourth time after three consecutive defeats in the French Open final.
It was because of the dejected back of Robert Baggio after he missed the penalty in the 1994 World Cup final, and because of the song “Don’t cry for me Argentina” that rang out after Argentina was eliminated in the group stage of the 2002 World Cup.
It is because of the resounding victory, because of the unwilling defeat, because of the all-out fight, because of the life-burning struggle, because of the unwilling bitterness, because of the reluctant regret, and because of the moments when all the passion is poured into standing on the field and blooming freely.
Just like right now.
In fact, this was just a semi-final of the Masters Tournament, not an important occasion with a historical moment, but Gawain still refused to give up easily and fought tenaciously until the last moment. Such a foolish behavior deeply interpreted the enthusiasm and passion in his bones and ignited the entire center court.
Sometimes, being a little "stupid" is good.
Gao Wen walked back to the dugout step by step, his steps were unsteady, slow but extremely firm.
Then, he just waved gently to the audience, packed his bags and turned to leave, leaving the field to Simon to avoid snatching the glory of the winner; however, he could leave the court with his back straight and his head held high, and he could confidently say that he had no regrets.
“Snap! Snap!”
The applause lasted for a long time.
After entering the player tunnel, before Gao Wen had time to breathe a sigh of relief, he could see that the staff and volunteers of the Shanghai Masters all stood up and applauded Gao Wen.
Gao Wen paused for a moment, his eyes filled with surprise, and then he saw Federer and Djokovic waiting for their turn to play.
This game is over and the second semi-final will follow.
So when the game was nearing its end, Federer and Djokovic had already come to the players' lounge, where they did a simple warm-up to prepare for the game.
They also watched the final stages of the game.
Federer took the initiative to step forward and gave Gawain a hug, "Well done." Amidst the smile on his face, one could feel the appreciation flashing in his eyes.
Djokovic didn't say much. He just shook hands with Gawain, bumped shoulders with him, and patted him on the shoulder. Everything was said without words.
Compared to Federer, Djokovic seemed much calmer. After all, he had just played against Gawain at the US Open not long ago. He was very aware of Gawain's tenacity and perseverance. The impact of the final stage of today's game was weakened a lot because he knew that this was Gawain's style.
"Go get some relaxation treatment."
Djokovic just said one sentence, and then did not delay Gao Wen, and Federer did the same, because they both knew that the matter was not over yet -
Relaxation therapy and recovery training are necessary processes to avoid injuries; then, there is the post-match press conference waiting ahead.
The end of the game does not mean that everything ends here.
This is indeed the case.
As the host player and one of the hottest players in the entire Asian season, Gao Wen's post-match press conference was very lively.
Gao Wen, occupied Press Conference Room No. 1.
The entire venue was packed, which immediately reminded people of the grand occasion of the ATP year-end finals held in Shanghai in the past. The organizing committee was a little panicked.
Unfortunately, Simon, the winner of the competition, was squeezed into press conference room No. 2.
Although he also set a personal best and reached the Masters final for the first time, which was undoubtedly a breakthrough, the attention he received was obviously not at the same level.
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Although he lost in the semi-finals and failed to advance further, Gao Wen advanced to the semi-finals in his first Masters Tournament and his performance was very impressive.
Especially when other highly anticipated "post-90s" new forces such as Raonic, Dimitrov, Janovic, Thiem, etc. are all weak, Gao Wen also proved with a more stable and stronger performance that his upset victory at the US Open was not accidental, and he is not a fleeting meteor. The impact of the "Grand Slam Syndrome" does not seem to be as serious as worried.
A new star is indeed rising.
During this trip to Beijing and Shanghai, in addition to his achievements on the court, Gao Wen proved his unparalleled market appeal with his actual performance. Every singles match of the Shanghai Masters was sold out and the venue was packed. Everyone saw it, and even the Masters organizing committee itself was excited: perhaps, the tennis market, like the hurdles back then, has finally reached a turning point.
At this moment, Nike's risk of signing a contract with huge terms was soon proven to be wise and brilliant, and the doubts and provocations subsided quietly, and it seemed that no one mentioned it again.
At the post-match press conference, Gao Wen's "injury problem" was undoubtedly the focus of attention.
After the game, Gao Wen had undergone relevant examinations, which confirmed that he only had cramps and no other symptoms, and the cramps were not serious. The main reason was that he lacked systematic training in recent times and his physical condition could not keep up with the intensity of the game, which caused such a problem.
It was precisely because of this that Gawain's fatigue was clearly noticeable at the press conference. No matter how hard he tried to hide it, he could not. It was a kind of exhaustion from the inside out. Therefore, the press conference only lasted for ten minutes before Tobias came out to interrupt the interview.
"Gawain needs to rest. There will be another chance later."
Tobias was the last one to leave. Gawain and Sampras returned to the hotel first for treatment, leaving Tobias alone to play the bad guy to deal with the reporters.
This is also the responsibility of the broker.
The reporters were all furious, but Gawain did have legitimate reasons, so they couldn't say anything even if they were furious. What's more, Tobias was an old fox with superb public relations skills, and now he finally showed his edge, so the reporters had no place to turn.
(End of this chapter)