Snap, snap, snap.
Bang bang bang!
O2 stadium, thunderous applause.
Looking around, the audience stood up one after another, whistles and shouts intertwined and collided, bursting out incredible sparks.
All eyes were focused on the two players on the court. Like a spotlight, the boiling enthusiasm and excitement were erupting.
On the score board, a few numbers were written, but they vividly outlined the intensity and excitement of the entire game——
"6:4", "2:6", "7:5".
Djokovic is in front and Gawain is behind.
In the 2014 ATP year-end finals, the semi-finals were played first, with top seed Djokovic facing off against Gao Wen, who came on the bench.
The whole game lasted two hours and thirteen minutes. After a hearty and fierce battle, it was the most exciting and exciting contest at the O2 Stadium this year. The suspense of the bayonet was maintained until the last point. In the end, Germany won. Jokovic had the last laugh.
Without a doubt, worth the price of admission.
The first two sets were evenly matched.
In the first set, Djokovic showed an unparalleled competitive state. From pre-match preparation to tactical layout to specific execution, he was perfect. He firmly controlled the initiative all the way and did not give up any break points in the entire game. Won with a break advantage.
In the second set, Gao Wen took advantage of the low point of Djokovic's physical fluctuations and performed a wonderful performance like a god at the end of the set. He completely dominated the game and once won four consecutive games, overwhelming the world's No. 1 player. Embarrassed and equalized the score.
The final set was a suffocating and intense chase. Djokovic saved one match point, and Gao Wen saved five match points. Both sides had chances, but in the end, Djokovic passed a long The long tug-of-war lasted for thirty-seven rounds, and he grabbed the throat of fate with a straight backhand winning point.
Everyone, hold your breath.
Just one game in the final set took a full 69 minutes, even more than Djokovic's average game time in previous group matches.
incredible!
Incredible!
After waiting and waiting, hoping and hoping, the London audience's long-awaited peak match finally came true in the semi-finals.
Even at the O2 Stadium this year, just watching this one game is enough. The young and energetic Gao Wen attacked the mature and seasoned Djokovic and truly conquered the audience again. Not only did he show his strong momentum, but he also Showing unparalleled tenacity, his playing temperament is truly outstanding.
No wonder!
No wonder he was able to defeat Djokovic twice in New York and Paris. Even in London, Gao Wen got one match point and saved five match points.
Strong!
Be bold!
Vibrant!
Through this game, Gao Wen has already gained countless fans!
Before today, the name "Gawain" has given the aura of Grand Slam and Masters champions, but it is still very unfamiliar to a wider range of tennis enthusiasts. After all, the time of his emergence is too short, and there is no When watching the US Open and Paris Match, it is inevitable to be biased——
Maybe, luck?
This is the reality of competitive sports.
Reputation, prestige, popularity, affirmation, and authority are established through championship after championship; at the same time, they are also established through game after game.
Victory is precious; failure is equally valuable.
In the studio, Tong Kexin's voice was slightly louder.
Gu Shuan
"In competitive sports, all eyes are always on the championship trophy, but we should never forget that a classic game that goes down in history requires two players to work together. In addition to the winner, his opponent also has the same It deserves respect and applause.”
"Gawain, this young general who just celebrated his nineteenth birthday four days ago, his...his performance deserves the applause of each of us."
Tong Kexin had to take a deep breath to suppress his turbulent emotions.
"At the last match point, Gao Wen and Djokovic trembled for thirty-seven rounds. At the last moment, Gao Wen could hardly lift his pedals, but he still did not give up. , and pushed Djokovic to the extreme before deciding the winner."
"Both players burned themselves without reservation and delivered one of the best games in London this year. They deserve our applause."
"Gawain...is not a loser."
In the studio, Xu Yang remained silent. The audience in front of the TV could not see Xu Yang's expression. In fact, his eyes were slightly red now.
A long time, a long time.
Xu Yang also said emotionally, "There is no loser in this game."
Snap, snap, snap.
The audience stood up, and a roar of applause swept the audience.
On the court, Djokovic was venting his emotions to his heart's content, clenching his fists and letting out a champion's roar, releasing all the suppressed and repressed emotions.
Djokovic was as if he had been fished out of the water, his face was red and his ears were red, as if he was going to explode in the next second. The full-court explosion had also awakened his best state, and he had truly played since the second half of the year. The most perfect and exciting game.
Without reservation!
On the other side, Gao Wen spread his legs and tried to change direction a second time during a sudden stop and turn. However, he was unable to push off his left leg, causing the sole of his foot to slip and almost fall. At this time, he had to use the racket to support himself. body, breathing heavily and sweating like rain.
The weight of his whole body was pressing on the racket, and he could even clearly see that his arms and calves were trembling uncontrollably.
He tried his best, he really tried his best.
This feeling, this scene.
In the eyes of the audience, everyone who witnessed the fierce battle for more than two hours can deeply understand. Then, the whistles and shouts gradually disappeared, replaced by applause, complete applause, and pure beatings. Use your hands to convey the heat in your heart with the simplest applause.
Boom boom boom!
Boom boom boom!
The whole place roared.
Incredible energy erupted from the o2 stadium, and hearts were beating wildly, setting off the biggest frenzy since the start of the year-end finals.
The rolling wave continued to surge in the closed indoor stadium, and the echoes overlapped over and over again, releasing more turbulent energy, almost overturning the roof, the heat wave all over the sky bloomed into blossoming sparks, and the whole world was Become brighter.
The passion that had been suppressed and repressed could finally be released.
After three rounds of group matches and six match days, the London audience has been waiting for this moment. Now that it has finally arrived, how can they be stingy with their applause?
Emotionally.
passionate.
With the most solemn and grandest gesture, the whole game came to a close.
Djokovic defeated Gao Wen "2:1", not only ending his two-game losing streak against the young player, proving that he is still an insurmountable peak on indoor hard courts; he also secured the year-end world in advance by advancing to the finals. First, to bring a perfect end to the imperfect 2014 season.
But... Gawain still refuses to give up——
finished?
Is this the end? He is not ready yet.
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