The heavy rain finally came, and the sky was like a hole. The amount of rain comparable to a flood discharge came down clearly, and the world shrank to the bottom of the eaves.
The French Open organizing committee was fully prepared, but the heavy rainfall far exceeded expectations, and the entire Roland Garros became wet.
However, Roland Garros still has a large number of spectators who are not far away. They gather indoors in twos and threes to take shelter from the rain, waiting for the rain to stop. Occasionally, you can see free and unrestrained French people, tightening their windbreakers and hats, enjoying the rain after the heavy rain. Dance gracefully and bravely embrace the storm.
Waiting is still the key word——
Ahead, waiting for rain.
Now, waiting for the rain to stop.
Unfortunately, they were destined to be disappointed.
Time passed slowly, but the heavy rain showed no sign of stopping. The endless heavy rain soaked Paris in the last chill before summer. The few sycamore leaves scattered on the ground outlined a touch of desolation and decadence. It was not too late. Get ready, night has fallen.
At 6:43 p.m., the organizing committee, which was always paying close attention to the weather conditions, finally made the final decision after postponing the start time twice in a row, announcing that all remaining games today would be canceled and postponed to tomorrow. The organizing committee will readjust all schedules.
Unexpected, but not unexpected.
This means that tomorrow’s schedule will be very crowded, and if it is disrupted by rain again, the subsequent schedule will be even worse.
This also means that some players who advance to the quarterfinals may need to play for three consecutive days, which is another test for the Grand Slam state adjustment.
but--
This is Paris, this is Roland Garros.
The French Open, which was not disturbed by rain, seemed "unusual". The changeable and sudden weather conditions are the charm of Roland Garros.
Heavy rain is just a part of it. Because of today's abnormal heavy rain, tomorrow's temperature, humidity, wind speed, etc. will change. Finally, it will act on the red soil and be absorbed and transformed. It may even show a completely different hitting effect. is the real test.
"One day is like summer, another day is like autumn, and sometimes it is like winter." The spring and summer social life in Paris is so colorful that it is no less impressive than London.
Wow!
Outside the window, heavy rain fell like a waterfall, and thunder rolled.
Indoors, it was damp, cold, and dull.
Gawain's post-match press conference continued after being briefly interrupted.
However, Peart came on the scene and slightly interrupted the process——
He handed Gawain a sport coat.
Players are more sensitive to temperature changes, especially Gao Wen, who has just experienced a three-hour fierce battle, and his body needs more time to recover.
At this time, you need to pay more attention, otherwise, during the Grand Slam, an unexpected cold or headache, although not a serious illness, is definitely not a good thing. These details are often invisible outside the game but are crucial. part, everything needs professional care.
Gawain put on his coat obediently, but the air felt a little stuffy, so he rolled up his sleeves and opened the zipper to continue the interview.
"...Gawain, may I ask, is this a special jersey event?"
Gawain:? ? ?
The first question after a brief interruption, Gao Wen was confused. He looked at the reporter who asked the question in astonishment. He was stunned for a moment, and then he came to his senses——
Obviously, because of the mineral water "incident", reporters are particularly sensitive and pay special attention to Gao Wen's every move. Coupled with the jersey special event that swept the entire social network before the opening of the French Open, Nike's marketing case has added another glory. , so much so that they couldn’t help but start thinking about it.
Gawain shrugged lightly, "If I say no, do you believe it?"
reporter:……
No words are needed, the suspicious eyes are the best answer.
Gawain was not angry, and the corners of his mouth slightly raised, "It seems that I am a good spokesperson."
After speaking, Gawain adjusted the collar of his coat and fully displayed the Nike trademark——
Pfft.
The scene was filled with low laughter again, so were they deceived by Gawain or not?
Interview, continue.
"Gao Wen, this is your first clay court season and your first trip to Roland Garros. Did you expect your current performance?"
"Before the tournament started, you once said that you were not the favorite to win the championship; but now that you have entered the top eight of the tournament, do you still think so?"
Routine questions.
At this year's Roland Garros, because Gao Wen continued to maintain his unbeaten record in career Grand Slams, relevant questions continued.
It is worth mentioning that in the ATP, no player could reach the second consecutive Grand Slam after winning the first, until Gao Wen accomplished such a feat; and in the WTA, although there are players who can win the Grand Slam for the first time, Just won the second time, but so far no one has been able to reach the top three times in a row.
In other words, once Gawain can reach the top of the French Open, the entire history of tennis will enter a new chapter.
Moreover, the overall background needs to be considered. Djokovic has been chasing his first French Open championship to complete the Grand Slam; since Nadal's rise in 2005, the French Open championship has only fallen once in 2009, and the Big Four have the best overall performance. The strongest ones are the French Open and Wimbledon.
In other words, the breakthrough that Gao Wen is chasing is not only a once-in-a-decade experience, but also a once-in-a-century experience.
Naturally, the attention is not trivial. From the moment Gao Wen stepped into Roland Garros' first press conference, the media has been paying close attention.
And as Gao Wen continued to win round after round, the attention continued to rise, and then reached a new peak today.
However, for Gawain, nothing has changed.
"No, I still don't think I'm the favorite."
"As I said before, this is my first time at Roland Garros, so lower your expectations, focus on the present, and take your time one game at a time."
"Before the start of the tournament, I didn't expect that I would be able to enter the second week. In fact, when I saw Francis' name in the first-round draw, I thought, this is terrible, I will be eliminated in the first round of the Grand Slam. The experience may come sooner than imagined, and I am ready.”
The words themselves were nothing, but Gawain's tone was light and cheerful, with a kind of self-deprecating banter, and the whole atmosphere became relaxed.
"Game after game, fighting all the way to the second week, this has been far beyond expectations. Although Pete didn't say it, I heard that after the third round, Pete and Andre were in the room I drank, hugged my head, and cried."
Haha, hahaha.
Laughter, bursts of laughter, especially the scene where Sampras and Agassi hold each other's arms and cry, what a scene!
Just can't stop.
However, this is not the end yet.
“After learning that we were about to face Joe in the fourth round, my parents had already packed their bags and booked a wine tour to enjoy a relaxing vacation in the wine country of Dijon, and they asked me to ask. Dominique and Gregor, see if they have a plan.”
"They also actively searched for a lot of 'I can only look at but not eat' delicacies and were ready to taste them."
"pity."
"Now I don't know if I can contact the travel agency to postpone the schedule. I hope the handling fee will not be too expensive."
Laughing like thunder.
Everyone, no one is an exception.
(End of chapter)
