"ah!"
Gawain jumped up high, cheered, shouted, and screamed to the sky, releasing all the surging waves in his chest without reservation.
victory!
A repeat of this year’s Australian Open final in Indian Wells, the ending remains the same——
Victory belongs to Gawain!
This also means that Gao Wen once again won two consecutive games against the world's No. 1 player, achieving a double play for the second time; and expanded the record to four wins and one loss.
"Ahhh!"
A kind of pure joy and happiness, flowing out continuously, as if you can hear the sound of fireworks blooming above your eardrums.
Because of victory.
But it is not just because of the victory, but also because it is an arduous battle that fully mobilizes all his states and all his potential. This kind of game is the reason why he likes tennis, competitions and competitions. He can feel the adrenaline. Boiling hot.
Also because this victory earned him a ticket to face Federer or Raonic, he is looking forward to the opportunity to challenge his limits again and truly demonstrate all his abilities at this stage without reservation. Face the bottleneck bravely and look forward to a battle.
The whole place was turbulent.
The game is over, the final scores are "6:3", "4:6", "6:4".
Gawain, advance to the finals.
Obviously, for Djokovic, this defeat is more bitter than any other time, even more bitter than the loss in Paris when he missed the match point.
In New York, it was unprepared and caught off guard, and Djokovic himself was in mediocre condition.
In Paris, it was a fluctuation in mentality and an accident. Obviously Djokovic still has not found his position.
London, so they won.
These are not excuses for losing, but Djokovic's self-examination. He has never given Gawain enough attention and respect.
Because Gao Wen's emergence, rise, and popularity are so fast, and he lacks enough time to find out and settle down, his mentality is inevitably unbalanced.
Djokovic must admit that Gao Wen is so outstanding that he needs to treat him as a top ten or even a top five player in the world and correct his mentality.
In Melbourne, both sides had opportunities in that game. The critical moment still depends on the on-the-spot performance. Gao Wen did show the domineering and energetic spirit of young people in the final stage, and completed the feat with a better, calmer and tougher attitude. Although Djokovic I'm not convinced but I have to take it orally.
In other words, Djokovic's other emotions and emotions have prevailed over bitterness in the results of the previous four encounters.
However, when he came to Indian Wells, Djokovic believed that there should be no reason for the game. Losing means losing.
Of course, after the Australian Open, Djokovic is also adjusting his condition. From Dubai to Indian Wells, his feel and condition still need to be further adjusted; however, Djokovic believes that this is not a reason, because the condition fluctuates, this matter The event itself is an integral part of the game.
He is fully prepared, both physically and mentally.
He went all out and executed all the tactics throughout the game.
There is no reason, no excuse, and no escape. It is simply that my own performance and performance are suppressed, and I lose the game in the end.
Such a defeat slowly spreads the bitterness on the tip of the tongue.
Looking at Gao Wen, who was leaping high across the court and pumping his fist to celebrate his victory, Djokovic realized one thing very clearly and deeply:
In the past, he has always played the role of challenger - strictly speaking, until now, he is still challenging the positions of Federer and Nadal.
Despite holding seven Grand Slam championship trophies, despite being ranked number one in the world for a long time, despite being evenly matched against Federer and Nadal...
However, in the minds of fans, Federer and Nadal are still the two undisputed superstars, and they are still the two mountains hanging over Djokovic's head.
Djokovic needs to continue to challenge, continue to impact, and continue to subvert. He needs to continue to prove himself and strive to carve out a sky of his own.
This is unfair, indeed, it is indeed unfair, but Djokovic does not think there is anything wrong with being a "challenger", and he has no shame or regret.
In fact, on the contrary, this has always been the driving force for Djokovic to continue to move forward and continue to break through. He has goals, desires, and, of course, fighting spirit.
Over the years, there have been waves of challengers in men's tennis, but they have never been able to truly shake the position of the Big Four. Instead, they have become the cornerstone of the era of the Big Four. This has also attracted the attention of Djokovic and Murray. Always stay in front, chasing Federer and Nadal.
until now.
Djokovic is deeply aware that the challenger's pursuit is approaching, and he can no longer pursue Federer and Nadal wholeheartedly.
Literally.
Young, young!
Once upon a time, Djokovic also played the role of a "young challenger". He was full of energy and arrogance, as if he could overturn the world with just his passion. He was watching Federer and Nadal and aiming for the world's No. 1 ranking. , fighting all the way and running wildly, completely forgetting myself.
In the blink of an eye, Djokovic suddenly realized that his status as a "challenger" had been deprived of him. The younger generation and the younger generation had risen, and were watching him, aiming at him, launching a full-scale attack, and the men's professional tennis world was undergoing a transformation. Open a new page and usher in a different atmosphere.
There is a wolf in front and a tiger behind.
Now, as part of the "Big Four", Djokovic has become the target of the new generation of challengers, and his mentality and position need to be adjusted.
The torrent of the times is rushing forward, and the rumbling sound is already surrounding our ears.
The sense of reality, clearer than ever, burned brightly in my stomach.
then--
Shaking hands after the game, Djokovic still showed his grace and sincerely congratulated Gawain on his victory.
After it was over, Djokovic quickly packed his bags without stopping and hurriedly left the court sadly. He needed some time.
A little time to calm down, a little time to digest, a little time to think.
It can be seen from Djokovic's back that the significance of this game is comparable to that of Melbourne, or even slightly better.
Things really need to change.
The same goes for the media.
Although the media’s feelings are slightly different from Djokovic’s, the significance of this game once again pushes the chapter of the new season one step further:
First, Gao Wen double-killed Djokovic for the second time, achieving a quadruple kill. This feat was an unprecedented first for the younger generation. His strong performance easily stood out among the younger generation.
Secondly, with Gao Wen reaching the Indian Wells final, this also means that there will be another semi-final——
What if Raonic beats Federer?
This will be the first time that the "post-90s generation" will meet in the Masters finals, opening a new chapter. The youth storm is no longer a literal expectation, but the main theme of the 2015 season that cannot be ignored.
What if Federer beats Raonic?
There is no need to elaborate on the topic of "Big Four VS Challengers". More importantly, after Dubai, Gao Wen will challenge the King of Switzerland again, and no one wants to miss it.
(End of chapter)
