Chapter 881 The air is quiet
Haha.
hehe.
Oh oh oh.
Amidst the cheerful laughter, a steady and calm voice broke the joy in the studio.
"I'm sorry, I don't think so."
Everyone's eyes were directed towards the source of the sound. Their smiles froze slightly, but no one interrupted them rashly. The host didn't dare to do so either, and just asked in passing.
"Oh? Chris, what do you think?"
Keep smiling and try your best to hide the stiffness at the corners of your mouth.
Chris-Evert could see the stiffness in the host's mouth, but she didn't care because her job was to express an opinion.
Evert kept a faint smile on his face.
"Please don't get me wrong, I have 100% respect for Rafa and I really hope to see him continue to win. If the semi-final matchup you mentioned happens, believe me, I will also welcome it with both hands and feet and look forward to a wonderful match between Rafa and Andy."
"But I must admit, when the draw came out, I was hoping to see Novak against Stan and Gawain against Andy or Roger."
"Of course, if Grigor, Milos, Nick, or other young players emerge, this is also worth celebrating and welcoming."
"The injection of young blood represents hope and future for a sport, as well as competition. It is precisely because of the impact of young players that these players who have worked hard in the tour for many years can continue to motivate themselves to improve, just like Roger and Rafa, these giants."
“It’s a virtuous cycle.”
"So it was great that Stan and Gawain won the Grand Slam and the Masters last year, and I'm looking forward to it in Melbourne this year."
Simply put, Evert, like tennis fans around the world, is looking forward to the continuation of the "Big Four vs. Challengers" situation and continuing to bring excitement.
Perhaps, several other Australians present also thought so, but their thoughts changed after Gawain defeated Kyrgios and advanced to the quarterfinals.
However, Evert still insisted on his idea.
“For the upcoming quarter-finals, I think Gao Wen is not without a chance.”
"Of course, Rafa has reached the final in Melbourne for two consecutive years. His experience and ability are unquestionable. After entering the second week of the tournament, he is a dangerous opponent, very, very dangerous, for anyone. He is definitely the more favored one."
“However, judging from his competitive form this year, I am full of expectations for Gao Wen’s future.”
Evert is considered by many to be one of the greatest players in the history of women's tennis and one of the strongest contenders for GOAT.
After the WTA introduced the world ranking system, Evert became the first world number one in history, and in the twelve years from 1974 to 1986, her world ranking was either first or second, which was not only strong but also stable.
This queen is affectionately called the "Ice Princess" by fans. Her nickname comes from her calm and steady performance on the court. No matter what the situation is, she cannot be overwhelmed.
In 1971, Evert, who was only sixteen years old, saved six match points and won the second round of the US Open. At that time, the commentator couldn't help but exclaimed "Little Iceman", which laid the foundation for the story of the "Ice Princess" and later wrote a series of incredible records on the court.
From 1974 to 1986, for a full thirteen years, Evert won at least one Grand Slam singles title every year, and eventually set his Grand Slam singles title number at an astonishing eighteen, with an additional sixteen runner-up trophies.
Evert has won 1,309 games in her career, and her 107 wins in a single season are also unparalleled. Her winning rate throughout her career has reached 90%, which is still the highest among all professional players, including men and women.
Among them, the surface where Evert performed most dominantly was clay.
Seven French Open titles were once considered an unattainable height for a long time, until a Mallorcan teenager named Nadal emerged. But even Nadal had to look up to Evert.
From August 1973 to May 1979, Evert set an unprecedented 125-match winning streak on clay courts, which ended at the 1979 Rome Open, where she lost to Tracy-Austin in the semifinals; she then maintained her winning streak on clay courts for another two years, until the 1981 French Open.
For a full nine years, Evert's record on clay was an incredible 197 wins and 1 loss.
Some players may never achieve 200 wins in their entire lives, but Evert created such a winning streak on clay, which made Nadal's subsequent 81 consecutive wins on clay seem a little bleak.
Most importantly, Evert was the first professional player to use a two-handed backhand.
Before this, people generally used one-handed backhands, and even if someone occasionally used two-handed backhands, they did not become famous.
When Evert was first learning tennis, she was unable to hit the backhand with one hand due to her short stature, so her father had to teach her to use both hands, hoping that she could switch back to a "normal" one-handed backhand when she grew up.
But Evert never changed.
Quite the contrary. Evert's two-handed backhand changed the sport to the point where a one-handed backhand is now a rarity.
In 2008, Evert married Australian golf star Craig-Norman, so she traveled back and forth between the United States and Australia all year round, and often appeared as a guest at the Australian Open.
It can be seen that Evert's professional opinions are undoubtedly very valuable for reference.
Evert did not take care of the Australian host's feelings, said a fair word, and then-
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There was a very brief silence in the studio.
I’m afraid the air will suddenly become quiet.
They looked at each other, and no one took the initiative to speak.
But Evert was not moved at all, his expression did not change much, and he continued to speak stubbornly.
"From my perspective, Gawain is very, very excited to play against Rafa and he is ready for this match, both mentally and physically."
"So, this game should be very interesting and suspenseful."
It was visible to the naked eye that the host's expression was almost cracking.
But what can they do in front of Evert? What else can they do! "Haha, Chris, it seems that you have full confidence in Gawain. Let us hope that your expectations will not be disappointed." The host reluctantly replied.
Such sarcasm had no effect on Evert. She nodded seriously and said, "I will go to the scene to watch the game. Let's look forward to a wonderful match."
Host: ...This is a live broadcast, this is a live broadcast, this is a live broadcast, no swearing. No! "The Australian Open Show" is not a professional program, but an entertainment talk show, so the views are not professional.
Nevertheless, it is undeniable that the attitude reflected by the "Australian Open Show" is exactly the true reflection of the mood of the host fans at this moment.
Australian fans like Nadal very much. They may not like him as much as Federer or local players, but they definitely like him very much. And now, the local fans' love for Nadal has reached an unprecedented peak, exploding on social networks.
because!
Nadal is the biggest hope for sniping Gawain! The local fans can no longer wait, they need to see Gawain eliminated, right now! They are not willing to wait even a second longer.
If Nadal can beat Gawain today, he may even be treated as a "national hero" in Australia.
But the problem is that Nadal always lacks a bit of luck in Melbourne Park, and he never seems to be the "darling of the Australian Open."
(End of this chapter)