Chapter 818: Heat before the battle

Press Conference Room No. 1.

Maybe some people are very surprised, maybe some people cannot understand, maybe some people are dumbfounded, maybe some people sigh and lament, maybe some people curse.

But Yu Jia believes that as long as everyone is actually at the press conference, they will understand, and not only understand, but also admire the foresight of the organizing committee:

This decision is so wise!

Fortunately, it was Press Conference Room No. 1, otherwise, when the press conference was over, the space would either be packed or the reporters would have to enter standing and come out lying down.

The grand scene on the scene was definitely beyond imagination.

Even the Chinese media couldn’t find a chance to ask questions, because it was really too lively and crowded, just like standing in the crater of an erupting volcano.

“How does it feel to be participating in the Australian Open for the first time?”

“How was your first visit to Melbourne?”

“What is your impression of Melbourne? Do you have any plans to travel there?”

…These are questions from local Australian media.

“Do you have any special feelings for the Australian Open?”

“How do you feel about participating in the Grand Slam for the first time in the Pan Pacific?”

“Is there any difference in returning to the Asia/Oceania region?”

“What is the difference between Melbourne and New York?”

“Have you felt the support from Asian fans in Melbourne?”

…These are questions from the Asian media.

"How does it feel to compete in a Grand Slam for the first time as a Grand Slam champion?"

"How was the offseason preparation?"

“May I ask why you chose Doha as the first stop of the season?”

“Is there anything different about the new season?”

“Is the technical adjustment suggested by Sampras or Agassi?”

“Can you maintain the same mental balance the second time you participate in a Grand Slam as you did the first time, or has your entire identity changed?”

...These are questions from European and American media.

Of course, nothing is absolute.

Problems are so intertwined and difficult to distinguish that different regions focus on slightly different issues, but they also have something in common.

But what is certain is that the press conference was always in a state of boiling heat.

One question after another was thrown out continuously, covering all aspects without any blind spots. Not only the number of reporters, but also the number of questions saw a surge.

From the moment Gawain came on stage, the buzzing sound that filled the entire venue never stopped, and there was no end in sight.

It is hard to imagine how these reporters would squeeze in if it were in other press conference rooms; if they couldn’t, would they just give up?

It is very likely that reporters will continue to harass the Australian Open organizing committee at that time, "We want to interview Gao Wen, but there is no way to enter the venue."

By then, it will be another lively scene.

The Australian Open plays a vital role in the Pan-Pacific region of Asia and Oceania. From commercial promotion to market penetration to global strategic layout, the preciousness and grandeur of this sporting event are irreplaceable.

Every year, Asian players come to Melbourne to compete and always receive more preferential treatment, second only to local players.

This is also the strategy of the Australian Open, which is to deeply root itself in Asia and Oceania for promotion and make full use of the advantages that the other three Grand Slams do not have.

The US Open has always been the most profitable event among the four Grand Slams because its business system is the most mature and complete, and its professional competitive sports industry is also at the forefront, which also allows them to stay ahead of their competitors.

The Australian Open was once in trouble because of its lack of obvious characteristics and relatively limited market. It was not until the organizing committee reached a cooperation agreement with the state of Victoria where Melbourne is located and launched a series of promotions that it found its own characteristics and path with Asia and Oceania as its foundation.

In recent years, the Australian Open has finally returned to the ranks of fierce competition, experiencing a blowout in all aspects from ratings to sponsorships to event profits.

What was once generally considered a thankless and hot potato is now becoming a popular item that everyone loves. Other state capitals in Australia have begun to move: some are pursuing win-win results, imitating the model of the US Open series and cooperating with Victoria to launch the "Australian Open Series", such as Sydney, Brisbane and Auckland.

Some are trying to get a piece of the action by competing head-on, hoping that the Australian Open can return to its previous Open model - when the tournament was held in Sydney, New South Wales, Melbourne, Victoria, and Adelaide, South Australia in turn, they are also trying to get a piece of the pie.

From the side, you can witness the success of the Australian Open.

Among them, the layout and promotion of the entire Asian market is undoubtedly the most correct move for the Australian Open after the millennium, which also makes the style of the event gradually distinct.

The only Grand Slam event in the Pacific.

Naturally, as expected, Gao Wen's sudden emergence and his unparalleled importance in the Australian Open have been further highlighted. He can effortlessly ignite everyone's enthusiasm, and his super high popularity is close to that of the Big Four.

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And that’s not all.

How could the jewel in the crown be missing amid all the attention? The same question that was previously posed to Agassi and Gao Hongli was now posed to Gao Wen.

To be precise, more than half of the reporters at the scene, including Chinese reporters, all came here to ask this question.

"Gawain, do you think you are the favorite to win?"

"no."

Buzz...

When the reporter asked the question, one could clearly feel that the whole audience held their breath, their eyes were focused, and the bustling heat wave was gathering towards the same goal.

Everyone is waiting for Gao Wen's response.

This is also the difference between the Australian Open and the US Open that reporters mentioned earlier.

Last August in New York, Gao Wen jumped out of nowhere. No one knew him and no one thought highly of him. Without attention, there was no pressure.

But now in Melbourne, everything is different. As the core of the turbulent situation, Gao Wen's every move is put under the microscope.

Therefore, the whole story may evolve into another form. After all, the uncertainty of stress contains too many unpredictable unknowns.

However! Gawain's answer was so clear and concise, straightforward and to the point, leaving no room for imagination. Even after he finished answering, the reporters did not react for a while. They still held their breath and kept moving, like a room full of mummies.

Buzz...

The air is still surging, but——

Wait, just... that's it? No way! The previous press conference was always lively, with questions coming one after another, and then suddenly, the press conference room fell into a brief blank.

As they looked at each other, they could feel the reporters' astonishment more and more——

What's going on?

Even though the reporters expected Gao Wen's answer to be negative, they did not expect Gao Wen's way of answering and his tone and gesture, without any unnecessary explanation.

Is Gawain so decisive? So, what should they do? Uh...

(End of this chapter)