At this moment, Zhang Guan faced these reporters and these increasingly unreasonable questions, and he couldn't help but think of two years ago, at the beginning of the year, also in Australia, also in Melbourne, and a lot of reporters, and they also used the same asked in a tone of voice:
"Zhang Guan, did you buy your Australian Open wild card right?"
"Zhang Guan, some tennis players say that you are not qualified to participate in the Australian Open. What do you think?"
"Zhang Guan..."
The faces of those reporters at that time could not help but appear in Zhang Guan's mind. They looked just like the Australian reporters in front of him. They were ugly, despicable, and gloating... In other words, these reporters in front of him were the same reporters from two years ago. Batch people.
Thinking of this, Zhang Guan stretched out his hands to signal everyone to quiet down.
"Every time I come to Australia, every time I come to Melbourne, you greet me in the same way? Don't you realize that you have asked me the same question before?" Zhang Guan smiled, and then put his index finger on his temple He drew a circle and asked everyone to think about it.
However, he did not give reporters any time to think, but said directly: "Two years ago, at the Australian Open, also here, in Melbourne, some people questioned my qualifications. They said that my qualifications were bought. Yes, they said they were not qualified to stand on the Australian Open stage! Did any of you question it?"
Everyone was stunned. Even if someone had questioned it at the time, they were too embarrassed to say it now! Doubt that a Golden Slam winner is not eligible to participate in the Australian Open? If you say it, you will immediately become the laughing stock of others.
However, Zhang Guan asked and answered himself: "What was the result of questioning me two years ago? I made it all the way to the final without losing a set, that is, undefeated in one set! Here I am, in Melbourne, winning the Australian Cup. The champion of men's tennis singles! And those who smeared me didn't even give me an apology, so they hid in despair."
Zhang Guan's voice suddenly increased by three points. He pointed to his feet and continued: "It's been two years and I'm back here again. What I face is the same as two years ago! But I think the result is still the same. , I once again dominate Melbourne, and those who smear me will hide in despair like a coward again, without even daring to say an apology!"
The reporters were at a loss for words. At the Australian Open two years ago, they were indeed the first to make up for their losses and badmouthed Zhang Guan all the way. In the end, Zhang Guan took the championship trophy away from them. This was indeed a slap in the face to them. Later, those who questioned Zhang Guan's qualifications became the laughing stock of the tennis world.
But of course, this group of reporters will not admit defeat. It is their innate tactic to carry the bull's head without admitting the stolen goods. Just like Horton, who attacked others personally, became what Australians call "the right to express personal opinions."
A reporter in the crowd shouted: "We have the right to question you! We have the right to express our personal opinions."
"You do have the right to show your ignorance! Just like what happened at the Australian Open two years ago! The person you questioned and slandered finally won the championship!" Zhang Guan said immediately.
Zhang Guan mentioned the Australian Open two years ago, which is equivalent to constantly tearing at the sore points of these Australian reporters. No matter what the reporters said, Zhang Guan always brought the topic to two years ago, and then the topic became "Questioning me" It’s all ignorance.”
This method is almost the same as that of rogues, but facing a group of rogues, Zhang Guan can only use more rogue methods. Moreover, many years of experience have already made Zhang Guan understand that the sports world is a world of jungle, where the champion is king! As long as you win the championship, it doesn't matter what you say; and the runner-up who is only one step away from the championship, even if he is slandered as a "doping cheat", can only feebly protest, make a comment, and even apologize. Not even there!
Sports are so cruel. With a championship, you may not be able to gain respect; but without a championship, there is even less respect!
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Friday morning, the eve of first practice.
"There are many Chinese reporters in Albert Park today!"
“It’s not just Chinese journalists, there are also many Chinese audiences!”
"I heard that there is a Chinese team in Formula One called Force China! And Zhang Guan has also become a racing driver for Force China!"
"Zhang Guan? That world champion? He is a racing driver? This is so surprising!"
"Who says it's not the case? Did you see that the safety car driver was very nervous today? Maybe there will be a lot of accidents today! Collisions on the track and field track will only affect the speed, but crashing on the racing track will kill people!"
The local residents of Australia are making fun of it. People in this country are not very friendly to China in the first place, and now many people are making sour sarcastic remarks.
The Albert Park track in Melbourne, Australia is a street track. The track was rebuilt from Albert Park. The entire track has a total of 16 turns. This track is not a high-speed track, nor is it very abnormal. There are curves, so the difficulty of the entire track can only be considered average. As a street track, some parts are bumpy and the road surface is wet, which is also one of the characteristics of this track.
A Formula One race does not start right away. Generally, there will be a 90-minute practice session every Friday morning and afternoon, and a 60-minute practice session on Saturday morning. These three practices allow the drivers to become familiar with the track and the car. . Qualifying begins on Saturday afternoon and the final race is on Sunday afternoon.
Although the previous three practice sessions are not counted in the results of the main race, they will inevitably become the benchmark for the main race. Especially in Australia, which is the first race of the season, all teams are using new cars and no one knows about the new cars. How strong the team is, the practice matches become more eye-catching.
At this time, it was not yet time for practice to start at the Albert Park track, but the drivers were walking on the track one after another. They were walking on foot. They had to observe the situation of each corner at close range, and then prepare for the next step. Get ready to drive your racing car on the road.
Barrichello stood in front of Zhang Guan and was introducing the track situation to Zhang Guan: "In front of you is Turn 5, which is a high-speed turn that can be passed at a speed of more than 200 kilometers. Next is Turn 6, which is also a high-speed turn. Turn, but you have to brake and downshift before Turn 7. Come on, let’s go over and take a look.”
"Hey, look, isn't this the world champion? What? It's not enough to be the fastest runner on land, but also to be the fastest driver on land?" A voice sounded from behind Zhang Guan.
Zhang Guan looked back and found that it was the Indian Omi. At this time, Omi was wearing a Force India racing suit and standing on the track.
"I originally didn't want to be the fastest driver on land, but I happen to have a car that is the fastest on land! Oh, there is no other way! I have no choice but to be disrespectful!" Zhang Guan showed a very reluctant expression.
Omi suddenly became unhappy, and he continued: "Our Indian sages have an old saying: A hundred logs can't fill a fire pit; a hundred rivers can't flow into the sea! That racing car of yours might be destroyed at the next stop. Off the road!"
"Really?" Zhang Guan smiled slightly: "But maybe in the next stop, everyone will learn from us and use double-layer diffusers? Of course, I think the Force India team can rely on the ancient words of the sages to illuminate the way forward. , they probably don’t bother to learn how to use double-layer diffusers from us!”
"How can we be ridiculous! We don't use a double-layer diffuser!" Omi snorted coldly.
"That's great! Omi, remember what you said today, the Force India team will not use double-layer diffusers!" Zhang Guan said with a groan.
PS: Champion, champion, only champion! I believe that Sun Yang will definitely use a champion to slap that guy's hateful face in the next game!
(End of chapter)