Chapter 1711 Looking to the Future

“Before this match, the media and netizens called you ‘the ultimate challenge’. After defeating Djokovic at Melbourne Park and Nadal at Roland Garros, you are expected to defeat Federer at Wimbledon. , complete the ATP’s most difficult and extreme ultimate challenge in the past ten years.”

"In fact, you once had a chance and got a match point in the long-game decider."

"You were one point away from completing this ultimate challenge, but unfortunately, the game ended differently."

"What I want to ask is, have you felt this pressure, and has it had any impact on the direction of the game?"

Not surprisingly, what was supposed to come came.

Gawain did not respond immediately, but showed an attentive expression of listening attentively, and gently raised his chin, "Aha."

Then... there is no more.

Gao Wen seemed to be lost in thought, so much so that the press conference room fell into a brief silence. As a result, Gao Wen showed an unexpected expression.

"Is this all?"

"Sorry, I thought the rabbit in the hat was going to show up next, I've been waiting for it."

Is this a complaint about the lack of highlights in the reporter’s questions?

Gawain did not wait for the reporter to react, and the words continued.

"Of course, we all know what happened in the past ten years. Novak was at Melbourne Park, Rafa was at Roland Garros, and Roger was on this court. They have indeed written countless miracles. There is no doubt that they are It takes the game to a whole new level in these venues."

"But for me personally, the emphasis is probably a little bit different."

"My focus is on the players."

"Indeed, Novak performed well in Melbourne Park, but in Paris, New York, and London, Novak is still not an easy opponent to deal with; everyone knows that Rafa is the ultimate challenge on clay, but if anyone thinks that in other places The surface could beat Rafa easily and that's absolutely wrong."

"For me, at Wimbledon, facing Gregor, facing Andy, facing Roger, the challenge and pressure of these games are the same."

"I am a novice, and I still have a lot to learn on the grass. Standing in front of them, the only thing I can do is to challenge with all my strength."

"I'm also looking forward to beating Roger at Wimbledon and advancing to the final, winning the qualification to challenge Novak. Believe me, I'm very, very looking forward to 'writing another piece of history'..."

The self-deprecating tone and cheerful expression once again made the reporters chuckle.

"But I don't think that's the first thing I need to think about."

"I'm arrogant and arrogant, but not to this extent."

Ha ha!

The press conference room burst into laughter again.

"I am looking forward to meeting Roger in a Grand Slam in the future and changing the situation. At that time, we will discuss what the ultimate challenge of 'defeating Federer at Wimbledon' means. What do you think? ?”

Reporters are still the same group of reporters; but similarly, Gawain is still the same Gawain.

When faced with difficult problems, Gawain is always able to find different entry points and give a seemingly clichéd response that can bring about different feelings——

Currently, Gao Wen’s record against Nadal, Djokovic, and Murray has the upper hand, with Federer being the only exception:

One win and two losses.

Moreover, Federer defeated Gao Wen on the Grand Slam stage, giving Gao Wen his second Grand Slam defeat in his career.

All this is indeed very important.

Gao Wen did not think too high-minded about the illusory history. He stayed down to earth and focused on himself, his opponents, and the game. Especially at the moment of summarizing the first year of his brilliant career, it became increasingly valuable.

Maybe, some people express disdain, "Don't you just be more modest", "Isn't this a basic quality"; but only those who have truly experienced it and been in it can know that maintaining one's true heart in the face of glory and glory has never been the same. An easy thing.

Especially since Gawain is only nineteen years old.

at the same time--

"Gawain, what are your expectations for the next finals?"

I originally thought that this was another basic discussion question, asking Gao Wen to predict the championship. After entering the quarterfinals, it was basically the level of official questions; but I did not expect that the questions were not over yet, and there would be a twist later.

"If Roger beats Novak in the final, it means that the world ranking gap between you and Novak will be narrowed to 700 points. In the following North American hard court season, the world number one may change position, even if it is five A 100-point event may also overturn the world rankings.”

"Are you aware of this?"

Not only is glory and success, but there is also an ultimate goal before Gawain -

World number one.

For any professional player, being number one in the world is a lifelong goal. In the long history, only twenty-five players have ever reached this position, which is even more rare than a Grand Slam championship.

After all, a Grand Slam championship requires a strong performance within two weeks. From Wawrinka to Murray to Gawain, they have all done it; but the world's number one needs to perform for many months or even a year. Excellent and stable performance during the time, so that we can reach the top from being surrounded by giants.

As of 2015, Murray among the Big Four has not yet been able to achieve such an achievement.

In fact, the three players Murray, Wawrinka and Gauvin are very similar. They have two Grand Slam championships, have been ranked in the top five in the world for a long time, and have not reached the top of the world for the time being. Currently, Murray and the latter two are The important reason for the distinction is that he has maintained a high level of performance for a longer period of time and has a far leading number of Masters championships.

However!

Now, Gao Wen is one step ahead of Murray and hopes to compete with Djokovic for the world's No. 1 spot!

No wonder reporters can no longer contain their excitement.

Under such circumstances, it is indeed amazing that Gawain, who is only nineteen years old, can still maintain his sanity and calmness.

A month ago, when Roland Garros ended, as Gao Wen stopped in the semi-finals, the point gap between him and Djokovic exceeded 2,200 points, which also meant that the battle for "world number one" was on grass. The season was temporarily suspended, and Gao Wen failed to seize the opportunity of the clay court season to overtake.

In other words, the result of Wimbledon cannot affect the world No. 1 ranking.

Even if the most extreme situation occurs, Gao Wen wins the championship and Djokovic is eliminated in the first round, Gao Wen's points are still not enough to reach the top of the world.

Coincidentally, under the topic of "the four giants guarding the back garden", the battle for the world's No. 1 ranking has been put on hold for the time being.

did not think of!

Gawain actually made it all the way to the semi-finals, and the whole situation suddenly changed again.

As the reporter said, if Federer defeats Djokovic in the final and wins the championship, the points gap between Djokovic and Gauvin will be shortened to within 7%, and the situation will be completely different.

In the next North American hard court season, the US Open series will undoubtedly become the focus. Before the US Open kicks off, Gao Wen still has six full weeks of opportunities to increase his points.

Who knows, maybe there will be a surprise for the top seed at this year's US Open?