Chapter 598

"G.O.A.T", which is the abbreviation of "Greatest-of-All-Time", which means the best in history, the phrase after the abbreviation is the same as the word for goat, so "the best in history" is also jokingly called "goat".

In any competitive sports, when people discuss "GOAT", there are always endless debates, because everyone has different definitions of the best in history in their minds:

Such as the number of championships, such as the stability of the past ten years, such as the degree of invincibility in a relative period of time, such as the number of historical records in hand, such as the significance of the era of this sport, such as forming a historical enemy with a powerful opponent...

and so on and so forth.

Tennis, too.

When people are discussing the best in history, fans of different eras, ages and regions always have their own answers. It may be difficult to reach a consensus, but what is certain is that the Bryan Brothers will definitely be in the discussion.

Moreover, it is definitely not only because of their number of championships and brilliant statistics.

The Bryan Brothers, with their unbelievable performance and wonderful games, they really made more fans and audiences aware of the charm of the doubles game—

Not only has it made significant contributions to the promotion and popularization of tennis doubles competitions around the world; it has also continuously proved its commercial value, from ratings to sponsors, and thus won more sponsorships and attention for doubles events and doubles players. More bonuses.

It can be said that the tennis doubles match is marked by the Bryan brothers. The attention and popularity of the whole event are two completely different things. It is precisely because of the existence of these twin brothers that more and more young players are willing to switch Enter the doubles arena and continue his career.

For competitive sports, a steady stream of fresh blood and a healthy and reasonable replacement of old and new are the key to continuing the life of the project.

The Bryan brothers, give the sport a different meaning.

Therefore, there is no doubt that the Bryan Brothers can occupy a place among the "best team in history", and it is a very important position.

In fact, 2014 was the last year of the golden peak of the Bryan brothers' career. After all, they are already thirty-six years old:

At the Australian Open at the beginning of the year, the Bryan brothers were upset and eliminated in the third round.

This is the second time since 2003 that they have stopped in the third round of the Australian Open. During the ten years of the Australian Open, except for the quarter-finals in 2008, they have all reached the finals in the other nine years; The worst record in a Grand Slam since the second round of the French Open in 2010.

This seems to have heralded the shaking of the two brothers' ability to dominate. Just like the challenges faced by the "Big Four", the professional media can't wait to discuss whether the greatest doubles players in history have begun to decline.

But as the season progressed, the Bryan Brothers made a strong recovery. The quarter-finals of the French Open, the final of Wimbledon, and the championship of the US Open gradually regained their status, and aimed at defending the year-end world number one title for the sixth consecutive year. It proves that they are still the strongest doubles players in professional tennis.

At this moment, no one could have imagined that the 2014 US Open would become the last Grand Slam title won by the Bryan brothers and their partners.

Later, Bob suffered a fatal hip injury—the same injury that would later nearly kill Murray's career.

Although Mike partnered with Sock to win two Grand Slam trophies, proving that they were still competitive at the age of forty, the glory was no longer there.

After Bob came back from his injury, the Bryan brothers continued to compete on the field and reached the semi-finals and finals of the Grand Slam many times, but unfortunately they never won the championship again. After the 2020 Australian Open, the 42-year-old The Bryan brothers officially announced their retirement, and a generation of legends came to an end.

They came, they witnessed, and they left their own legends.

Therefore, when Gao Wen saw the twins with his own eyes, he couldn't help but smile on the corners of his mouth, like a little fan excited when he saw an idol.

It's like how I felt when I saw Sampras and Agassi.

"You know, when I saw the doubles draw, I immediately had the doubles goal in my mind for this event, to beat Kubert and Lindstead, and then stand in front of the Bryan brothers and play them one game."

"Now, the goal has been achieved, so I can relax and enjoy the game."

With a smile on his face, Gawain greeted Brother Bryan, his relaxed tone was like an old friend he hadn't seen for a long time, with a sense of familiarity, so that Tim turned his head to look at Gawain, slightly surprised by Gawain's He made friends all over the world, but soon kept smiling and looked at Brother Bryan.

result-

"Ah, sorry, forgot to introduce myself."

"This is Dominic."

"I'm Gawain."

"We are the devil's combination."

Sweat started to break out on Tim's forehead, so Gawain and Brother Brian didn't know each other at all?

Bob didn't mind at all, he laughed heartily and bumped into Mike, seeming very satisfied with Gawain's self-introduction.

"Look, I told you that Gawain is an interesting little guy."

After finishing speaking, he ignored Mike's helpless expression, turned his head to look at Gao Wen, and said familiarly.

"We wanted to say hello to you at the championship celebration banquet at the U.S. Open before, but we were caught by reporters. When we came to our senses, you were already overwhelmed by reporters, so we missed the opportunity."

"I told Mike before, I like the way you celebrate..."

The words were not enough, so I immediately followed up with my movements, beating my chest hard, imitating howling a wolf, and the sound of "oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo " do not care about other people's eyes at all.

Tim was in a cold sweat. He was really not good at expressing his emotions so directly and exaggeratedly. The sight in all directions made him particularly progress.

But what can he do?

Then, Tim heard Gawain's extremely serious voice coming from beside his ear.

"Sorry, sorry ~lightnovelpub.net~ This is limited to the stadium, you let me perform directly outside the stadium, without a game, this is not my character."

Tim stared at the serious Gawain with wide eyes. The Brian brothers were also very surprised by Gawain's reaction, but because Gawain was too serious, they felt an inexplicable sense of joy.

Bob showed a skeptical look, "Really? Why do I feel like you are lying?"

Gao Wen still had a very serious expression, "Of course it is true, have you forgotten? I am Asian, and Asians are all shy and introverted. How is it possible for me to be so humble and low-key."

Gao Wen? Humble and low-key?

Now it was finally confirmed that Gao Wen was joking.

"Haha, I'll tell you, this guy must be very interesting." Bob laughed happily, bumped into Mike, and said excitedly.

After Tim realized it, he couldn't help laughing, but he didn't expect that Gao Wen used such a method to "calm down" everyone.

Gao Wen still kept his sneering attitude, and shook his head lightly, "After the game, it's not interesting at all."

(end of this chapter)