Chapter 877: Top Figure
I hate it so much!
I really hate it, but what else can the host fans do? They can't play for Tomic or Kyrgios.
So, what else can we do? Apart from putting all the responsibility and faults on Gao Wen, there seems to be no better choice. No one is willing to swallow this humiliation anyway.
Now, the only thing they can rely on is the second set between Gawain and Kyrgios. In the set point, Kyrgios does have a chance.
"If we had won the set, the game would have been different."
"If nothing goes wrong, the Knicks will definitely win."
"There is something fishy going on here, someone stole the victory from us."
However, any normal person knows that there is nothing wrong with the referee's decision. The more they shout and quibble, the more pathetic they look.
The penalty was indeed indisputable. Even the haters on social networks who didn't like Gao Wen complained, "Please be more sophisticated in your criticism, okay? Don't drag us haters down. We have worked hard to criticize Gao Wen. Your stupid behavior is holding us back."
After the game, ATP officials immediately announced the results of the investigation and penalty:
There was nothing wrong with the referee's decision - as it should be, but the ATP still gave it official recognition to cut off any complaints before they could start.
At the same time, Kyrgios was punished for multiple crimes.
Throwing rackets, provoking referees, threatening on-site staff——
It wasn't the threat to the security guard at the end, but Kyrgios's outrageous move after the second set break, when he smashed his racket and threw it towards the dugout, was considered a threatening attack, and worse, dangerous behavior against the referee, ball kids and spectators.
Any time a player's violent behavior could harm ball kids, referees or spectators, it is unforgivable.
However, the above crimes are not as serious as the accusation that Kyrgios implied that the referee accepted bribes to manipulate the match. The ATP has always been strict about gambling. Any accusation will be investigated in depth and any tolerance will be refused. Similarly, those unfounded accusations will be dealt with decisively.
In the end, Kyrgios not only forfeited his fourth-round prize money at the Australian Open, but was also fined $40,000 and given a serious warning, and will be placed on probation for the next year.
If the offense is repeated within one year, the offender will be banned directly.
Thunderous!
The ATP acted very tough and responded immediately, stating its official position before the negative impact spread further.
therefore.
The host fans made a lot of noise and grumbles, but ultimately they lacked confidence, and their voices were unable to gain any momentum.
So, what else can they do? The most important thing is Gao Wen, his performance is impeccable, not only in the game, but also after the game.
At the post-match press conference, there were many and varied questions, but questions about the fans' boos and the host players' four consecutive kills could not be avoided.
Even the Chinese media could not help but pay attention to this focus, because this is the fact before them, and it even affected the progress of the game for a time.
Sitting in the press conference room, you can imagine the following "storyline":
There are no Australian players in the singles draw, but the super villain Gawain, who eliminated four Australian players, is still on the draw.
Therefore, every time Gawain appears on the field, the home fans will do their best to support Gawain's opponent. No matter who it is, they will win the love of the home fans. They are eagerly looking forward to someone being able to defeat Gawain and complete revenge for them.
The cheering may even be crazier than any of the previous four rounds.
Firstly, the previous four rounds of games had not accumulated to such a level.
Secondly, when the Australian players participated in the game, the home fans were completely immersed in the game, too nervous and too excited, and could not concentrate on cheering; but now there is no such shackles, they can finally break free of the constraints and devote themselves wholeheartedly to the great cause of creating trouble for Gawain.
Things may become more difficult.
It is no exaggeration to say that for Australian fans, Gawain should be the top figure at the level of "Thanos" -
How could he eliminate Kyrgios? How could he eliminate Tomic? How could he eliminate Hewitt? Wait, Hewitt was not eliminated by Gawain, but it was another Chinese anyway, so all the blame should be put on Gawain.
Journalists are no exception.
Local reporters are already going crazy, and reporters from all over the world are also focusing their attention. This has become the most exciting and bloody episode of this year's Australian Open off-court soap opera.
Who could have thought that when arriving in Melbourne, people were looking forward to the script of "Big Four vs. New Generation", but in the end the script of "Gawain vs. Australia" stole the limelight.
So, how will the story develop next?
Anyone care to give me some spoilers?
Oh, by the way, how could I have forgotten that this soap opera is still on air. So, is everyone in the world watching it together now?
I feel a little excited, my breathing is rapid and my heart rate is fast. Is this a normal reaction?
"Gawain, what do you think of Kyrgios's excessive behavior during the game?"
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Bang! The first question was asked directly without any pause, and it went straight to the point. It was obvious that the reporters could no longer hold back.
Gao Wen did not disappoint everyone. He did not try to be polite or make excuses. He responded very directly and positively and made his position clear.
“This is dangerous behavior that must be strictly prohibited.”
Boom! A commotion could be clearly felt in the press conference room. Reporters were eager to continue asking questions, and the air became boiling.
Who could have thought that there would be a follow-up after the game. It seems that the drama between Gawain and Kyrgios will not end in the short term.
Australian fans should hate Gao Wen to their core.
But Gawain's words were not finished yet.
"Incidents like these should not be tolerated and should not be allowed to happen."
"Of course, I know that it was unintentional at the beginning and no one wanted to hurt anyone, but we must know that the tennis court is not a boxing ring. When we make extreme actions, these unintentional actions may also hurt others, maybe the ball boys, maybe the spectators, maybe the reporters present, and at the same time, it may be ourselves."
"I don't think violence has a place on a tennis court."
"If we don't realise the seriousness of the situation and keep looking for excuses, it will be too late when the harm comes."
Correct, strict and decisive.
Just like during the game, Gawain showed an absolute zero-tolerance attitude. With his thunderous momentum, he stopped all the commotion in the press conference room. The air was buzzing, but one could still feel the power of Gawain's words.
Obviously, this matter will not end well.
But Gawain didn't seem worried at all. The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, and his stern expression became relaxed in an instant.
"Well, next question."
(End of this chapter)