"6:2", "6:1", "7:6(5)".
Straight sets!
Among the quarter-finals of the 2015 Australian Open, the most watched and heated focus match, "Gavin vs. Nadal", was ultimately won by Gao Wen.
Since the Australian Open last year, the main theme of "Big Four vs. Challengers" has been throughout and has continued until this year. Although after the quarterfinals were released, people once expressed disappointment that neither Raonic nor Dimitrov could improve. further, but Wawrinka and Gawain still proved themselves.
At this time, after the US Open, Gao Wen entered the semi-finals of the second Grand Slam tournament in a row, appearing like a comet, proving that he was not a shooting star.
What is even more amazing is that so far, Gao Wen has not lost a set, which is consistent with the three players Djokovic, Berdych, and Murray.
Whether facing the impactful Tomic and Kyrgios, or facing the Big Four Nadal, Gao Wen swept through with perfect performance.
There is no doubt that this also marks the strong rise of Gao Wen. He is no longer a "dark horse star", but a top player who has truly established a foothold in the top ranks. Players born in the 1990s are still on the rise. Players born after 1995 have begun to emerge one after another, and men's tennis is indeed getting better and better.
Next step?
In the semi-finals, Gao Wen will face Murray, who has swept the promotion earlier, challenging the Big Four for the second consecutive game and aiming for a spot in the finals.
"Gawain vs. the Big Four 2.0" is now online.
This should be another exciting matchup.
The reason why people like the Big Four is because challengers come on stage one after another and attack the Big Four. However, the Big Four are always able to further improve themselves with better and more exciting performances. After withstanding the impact, they complete the task. Transform and evolve into a more powerful form.
From Federer sweeping through the ranks, to the two-dragon battle between Federer and Nadal, to Djokovic breaking the balance to form a new tripartite, and finally to Murray completing his transformation and rising to the top.
The "Big Four" were not formed from the beginning, but developed step by step over more than ten years. People like the legends of Federer and Nadal, but at the same time, people also look forward to Djokovic. The additions of Qi and Murray complete the reshuffle.
Now, too.
If Wawrinka or Gao Wen, or Raonic, Dimitrov and other players can break the deadlock again and become the fifth pole, then the fans will definitely welcome it with both hands and feet.
However, the problem is that the fan base of the Big Four is strong, and as the years go by, it becomes thicker and more determined. The problems that subsequent challengers need to face are becoming more and more severe if they want to become the "Fifth Pole" , definitely not an easy task.
The only thing that is certain is that for true tennis fans, it is a pleasure to appreciate such a process, to witness, participate and enjoy it.
So, can Gawain do it? Like Del Potro at the US Open in 2009 and Wawrinka at the Australian Open in 2014, will he defeat two giants in a row in the same tournament?
It is worth mentioning that in the second half of last year, Gao Wen lost a total of four games to Nadal, Simon, Murray and Djokovic.
Now, Gao Wen has successfully defeated Nadal, and his next match is about to face Murray, which is obviously another tough battle.
From this point of view, Gao Wen's draw is still tough. It is different in nature from the US Open, but it is equally tough.
However, this is all a thing for the future.
For Gawain, enjoying the victory in this game is the focus, the only focus.
"Hahaha……"
Laughter surged involuntarily in his chest, settling from the corner of his mouth to the bottom of his eyes. Then he turned around and looked at the score board to confirm the answer again.
Inadvertently, out of the corner of his eye, he saw Nadal waiting patiently in front of the net. He also noticed Gawain's actions and smiled.
Gawain scratched his head and walked forward quickly, "Sorry, I still can't believe it. I need to confirm with my eyes that I am not dreaming."
Sincerity and calmness.
Nadal was amused. After getting along with Doha, he knew that the young man in front of him was humorous and his aboveboard attitude always made people like him.
However, Nadal didn't say much and just made an action:
Raise your right hand high.
Gao Wen's eyes lit up. This was the first time that Nadal took the initiative to celebrate their doubles match. Such an action at this moment was of special significance.
Gawain stepped forward, high-fived and fist-bumped, and then the two of them bumped shoulders and completed the celebration, just like in Doha.
Compared with words, the emotions conveyed by body language and facial expressions are always more vivid and delicate, all without words.
Then, Nadal opened his arms enthusiastically, hugged Gao Wen, and patted Gao Wen's chest heavily, "Congratulations, you deserve this victory."
"Thank you." Gao Wen was not modest. "I tried my best. I cherish every opportunity to stand across the net with you, but this time I seized the opportunity."
It is not the aggressiveness of the winner, nor the arrogance and complacency of the winner, but a kind of upright and upright and self-confidence, with eyes full of sincerity.
Nadal also raised the corners of his mouth along with Gawain's smile, but didn't say anything more, not because he was disappointed, but because he didn't want to take away the lights and applause that belonged to Gawain. Now should be the moment for Gawain to enjoy his victory. , "You deserve it. The better team wins."
After saying that, Nadal patted Gao Wen's chest heavily, then took a small step back, signaling Gao Wen to shake hands with the referee first.
After the two shook hands with the referee, Nadal returned to his dugout, quickly packed his luggage, and gave up the stage to Gawain.
In fact, losing is uncomfortable at any time, even after staying in the professional tour for ten or twenty years, and tonight's loss is even more bitter.
At Melbourne Park, Nadal has always lacked a little luck.
However, Nadal has no regrets. He tried his best until the last moment of the game. And tonight, Gao Wen won with an unparalleled performance. Therefore, he will keep the bitterness to himself, and then sincerely serve Gao Wen. Give me a round of applause.
Nadal left and waved to the audience.
Applause, thunder.
Turning around, Nadal could see that Gawain was still standing, with bright eyes and a smile, applauding him to leave.
There was a trace of sadness in Nadal's eyes, but his smile still bloomed, and he also applauded Gao Wen. Without stopping, he turned around and strode away from Rod Laver Arena.
Snap, snap, snap.
Boom boom boom!
The entire audience applauded in the warmest and most sincere way to bid farewell to a warrior, a fighter, and a brave man. On this court, Nadal left too many regrets, but he never gave up. , came to Melbourne Park with swagger, and left with swagger.
Because he has no reservations, he can have no regrets.
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