Chapter 807 Happy Grand Slam
The Australian Open, the first of the four Grand Slams held every year, attracts more than 600,000 spectators in and out of Melbourne Park every January, and may even be more, opening the curtain of the year's tennis events with a bang.
The residents of the largest island in the Pacific Ocean in the southern hemisphere also open their arms to welcome distinguished guests from all over the world with the most enthusiastic, sincere, unrestrained and uninhibited attitude.
The Australian Open, known as the "Happy-Slam", allows every contestant, spectator and participant to enjoy a relaxed and happy atmosphere, which has become the most prominent label of this event.
In fact, the nickname did not come from the idea of the tournament organizers themselves, but from Federer.
In 2010, Federer won the Australian Open for the fourth time. When he was interviewed, the Swiss tennis king happily said that this was the "Happy Grand Slam" because the audience, the staff and the atmosphere here always make people feel happy and can truly enjoy the game.
Later, the tournament organizers gradually developed this point and it became a highlight that made the Australian Open stand out among the four Grand Slam tournaments.
For the players, the Australian Open is indeed caring and sincere.
The event has prepared a series of benefits for the players, such as presenting cakes and champagne when players achieve career milestones.
For example, each player can receive a travel fund of 2,500 Australian dollars to support the players to pay for all expenses in Melbourne during the entire competition, in addition to accommodation subsidies and free transportation.
For example, after winning each game, players can get the opportunity to string five rackets for free, including qualifying players and all doubles players. This is a great benefit for low-ranking players.
For example, it is equipped with Australian Open peripheral gift packages and free sightseeing tickets to famous local attractions in Melbourne, ensuring that players and their families can enjoy every day of competing here.
Of course, if we ask the players themselves what is the most satisfying benefit of the Australian Open, I believe that "food" should top the list of the questionnaire.
In the professional tour, each event will set a daily maximum limit for food and beverages. For example, at the US Open, the daily maximum limit is fifty US dollars, and the amount exceeding the limit needs to be paid out of pocket; but at the Australian Open, there is no limit and every player can enjoy food as they please.
It is no exaggeration to say that the food in the Australian Open's own player restaurant is even better than that in famous restaurants outside.
Perhaps, for some fans, they may say that these benefits are just drizzle. Look at those big names in football or basketball, they are the real "rich".
But make no mistake, these benefits apply to every player at the Australian Open, covering both singles and doubles:
For those top players, it may not mean anything; but for those ordinary players, these details are very practical and thoughtful. The average welfare subsidy for each person can reach about 5,000 Australian dollars.
Not only that, as the largest sporting event in Australia, the Australian Open's influence even exceeds the popularity of cricket and rugby in the country. From ball boys to staff, everyone is very enthusiastic and friendly, and the heartfelt warm welcome of this event can be felt inside and outside.
"Happy Grand Slam" is worthy of its name.
However, Jiang Yanyun had different concerns——
weather.
"…The weather here is not only hot, but also humid and stuffy. If you play at 2 or 3 in the afternoon, the temperature of the court surface can soar to over 40 degrees."
"We are all getting heat stroke while sitting in the stands watching the game, let alone the players?"
"The test of the competition is probably not that simple."
Jiang Yanyun immediately and keenly captured the biggest feature of the Australian Open: humidity and heat.
Tennis tournaments are mainly held outdoors, so most of them are concentrated in the summer, and hot weather is a test that all players have to face.
But Melbourne is different. It is hot and humid, which is a major feature. Among the four Grand Slams, the weather test at the Australian Open is the most severe and plays an important role.
The biggest impact of "damp heat" is that it is easy to lack water. After lack of water, it is not only easy to get heatstroke, but also easy to get cramps. Muscle soreness will be more obvious, and the body will feel heavy. Along with this, the movement speed, ground pushing force, etc. may be affected.
August in New York is also hot, but compared with Melbourne, it is nothing. The overall feeling is not on the same level.
Over the past period of time, Gao Hongli and Jiang Yanyun walked from their villa to Melbourne Park every day, strolling all the way without taking a car.
On the one hand, it is a way to exercise and experience life, as it only takes about 25 minutes to walk; on the other hand, it is also a way to truly experience the city of Melbourne.
Then, they noticed the weather here, especially at two or three o'clock in the afternoon, the scorching sun almost burned their skin, which was definitely a severe test.
Gao Hongli was not too worried. "Peter and Andre are both experienced veterans. They know that Xiao Wu has never experienced such weather before, so he must have prepared in advance. I saw that the training schedule for the past two days was adjusted according to the game schedule."
Jiang Yanyun's worries were slightly relieved. "When I watched Xiao Wu's training, he sweated like a waterfall. It seems that there are some rules for replenishing water and energy..."
Jiang Yanyun stopped talking halfway, smiled, and waved to say hello, "Andre."
Coming towards them were Agassi and Graf.
According to the contract, Agassi did not need to accompany Gao Wen on global travel and competitions, so after the winter training, Agassi went home to be with his family.
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If all goes well, after the Australian Open is over, Gao Wen will train for a while before heading to Dubai to compete, and Agassi will then meet up with them in Los Angeles.
But Agassi was still a little worried.
No matter what, the Australian Open is the first Grand Slam after their cooperation, and he still wants to watch the game live. Anyway, the media reporters are already familiar with the scene of Agassi and Sampras appearing hand in hand in the player box at the last US Open, so they should not be surprised this time.
Graf strongly supports Agassi's decision.
Not only that, Graf also brought her children and followed Agassi to Melbourne to enjoy a short vacation in the southern hemisphere's summer.
"Hey, Hongli, Yanyun, are you and your wife taking a walk together?" Graf took the initiative to greet them, very enthusiastically.
When Graf was present, Agassi was particularly quiet and shy, always letting his wife take the initiative in the conversation.
And Graf is very good at it.
Just a few days later, Graf was able to accurately pronounce two Chinese names. Although the intonation was still not so standard, there was no problem during the conversation and she could know exactly who she was talking about.
"Yes, after staying in the air-conditioned room every day, I still want to go out and bask in the sun, otherwise I would stay at home." Gao Hongli replied with a smile, "We were just saying that the weather here is too hot, which should be a test for the players."
Graf showed an expression of approval, "Yes, that's it..."
But before they could continue speaking, they were surrounded by a group of people.
reporter.
(End of this chapter)