“Obviously, this is my first time coming to Wimbledon and I don’t know what it was like in previous years, so for me, there’s no comparison and no need to adjust because everything is brand new and I have no way of knowing for sure. Will Wimbledon welcome new recruits with special treatment this year?"
"Sorry, I don't want to think that the whole universe revolves around me."
A casual joke was an invisible response to the previous attacks. There is no need to think that the whole world is trying to hurt me.
In an instant, rustling laughter surged in the air.
However, Gawain didn't seem to notice it at all, and continued to speak calmly, so that reporters who were attacked by complaints could not interrupt rashly——
Otherwise, isn't this just hitting the muzzle of the gun? Do you think you don't have enough drama?
So, even if he was angry or aggrieved, what could he do? He could only stare at Gawain fiercely and attack with his eyes.
"So, whether it is high temperature or low temperature, I need to adapt from scratch. The temperature is not a problem, at least I hope it is not a problem."
"We were famous for the high temperatures at Melbourne Park at the beginning of the year. The only thing I can hope for now is that Wimbledon won't be so scary."
Haha, the teasing and joking tone successfully made the scene filled with low laughter again. At this time, no one even paid attention to the injured reporter.
"Of course Melbourne Park is slightly different to Wimbledon."
“It is difficult to score simply by serving in Melbourne Park. It often requires baseline maneuvers to determine the outcome. There are more long rounds and the pressure of high temperatures will be more obvious; but at Wimbledon, every point must be faster. Some are shorter, and temperature plays a smaller role."
"At least, that's what I expected."
Gawain raised his hands and made a gesture of surrender with a grimace. The meaning of ridicule was obvious, and he successfully won a low laugh.
"As for the next round, I'm looking forward to it and staying looking forward to it."
According to the division, Gao Wen's second-round opponent will soon be between Serbian player Krajinovic and French veteran Mahu.
This is a very, very interesting counterpoint.
Krajinovic, needless to say, this young player born in 1992 still struggled with his performance after returning from injury and was still looking for touch. At the beginning of the year in Doha, Krajinovic and Gao Wen also had an intersection because of Djokovic, but it was not a good memory.
Mahu, born in 1982, although he won the Wimbledon Junior Singles Championship in 2000, his performance has been mediocre since he entered the professional arena. So far, his best record in the Grand Slam is only the third round, and he has never broken into it. The second week, including Wimbledon, is no exception.
In fact, since turning professional in 2000, Mahu has only won five games at Wimbledon in the past fourteen years. His best result was the third round in 2006, which was also the only time he reached the third round. Experience, most of the time, he couldn't even get past the first round.
However, Mahu is still an interesting existence. He has left his own mark in the history of Wimbledon——
In the first round of Wimbledon in 2010, John Isner and Nicolas Mahut played the longest match in tennis history.
This first-round showdown spanned three days, a total of 11 hours and five minutes, and a total of 183 rounds.
In the end, Isner defeated Mahu in a long game with scores of "6:4", "3:6", "6:7(7)", "7:6(3)", and "70:68" .
After the game, Isner and Mahu did not leave the stadium immediately, and the All England Club held a small special commemorative ceremony for them at the scene.
Throughout the game, both players played to the extreme, breaking many historical tennis records including the longest match time, the most total games, the most ACEs in a single game, and the most winning points in a single game. Among them, the winner Isner, who has 112 aces and 246 winning points.
recorded in history!
Just looking at Mahu's career record, he was eliminated in the first round of Wimbledon for three consecutive years in 2009, 2010 and 2011, and the same was true last year; but among them, the first round exit in 2010 was epic, and later he was eliminated for a long time. After the tie-breaker format was abolished, it was destined that no one would be able to surpass it.
In fact, we can see Mahu's characteristics from this game. He is good at serving and netting. He is indeed a player suitable for playing on grass. But unfortunately, his forehand and backhand lack characteristics and his offensive tactics are not rich enough. The more comprehensive and increasingly fierce the singles competition is, the harder it will be to break through.
Later, as he grew older, Mahu also realized that it was difficult for him to find a breakthrough in the singles arena. In order to continue his career, he slowly moved to the doubles arena. His characteristics were fully utilized and his shortcomings were made up for. Gradually, he began to shine and won the four Grand Slams. He reached the finals of all doubles events and won the French Open, Wimbledon and US Open titles, becoming the world's No. 1 and opening up a new world.
It can be seen that Mahu is also a wonderful person, maybe not a strong player, but he is also impactful in the singles arena, especially at Wimbledon.
Regardless of Krajinovic or Mahu, judging from their state, it should be difficult to stop Gao Wen's progress, at least after the draw, people generally thought so; but after the first round, Gao Wen Wen also fought hard for five games against Istomin, and the situation was a bit delicate.
Now look back at Krajinovic and Mahu. For Gawain, who has only played three grass-court games in his career, they are both very dangerous time bombs. An upset may not be impossible. So, after the game At the press conference, attention immediately boiled.
However, the game between Krajinovic and Mahu has not yet started, and the winner has not been determined, so Gao Wen’s opponent in the next round remains undecided.
As far as the media is concerned, no matter who the opponent is, the topic can be full of topics; but obviously, Krajinovic, who is also a new generation, is more worth looking forward to:
From the age of being born in 1992 to the nationality of Serbia, it is a treasure at first glance. If you dig it casually, you can create explosive points.
"For me, I have never met Philip, nor have I met Nicholas. What follows is an encounter, but such an encounter occurs at Wimbledon, which makes it particularly dangerous."
"On the grass, their serve is a weapon. Maybe before you have time to react, the tennis ball has whizzed past you. As you can imagine, it is not good news for me."
“I also hope that my serve can roar like a bomber and score cleanly, but obviously, I can’t, so I need to be ready, otherwise, no matter where the next game is scheduled, the court may be bombed. It’s a complete mess, we don’t want to see such a scene, right?”
It is vivid and vivid, and the metaphors that can be picked up at hand immediately have a sense of picture in the mind. When I picture the potholes on the Wimbledon grass field, I can't help but smile. The whole press conference is cheerful, which is what people expected. The picture in is slightly different.
(End of chapter)
