"Game, high, '6:4', '6:7', '7:6', '6:1'..."
The referee has announced the final score.
Tim stood there, slightly stunned.
In the last point, Tim tried to fight, but his one-handed backhand could no longer keep up with the speed and rhythm. The explosion was still going on, but he couldn't grab the hitting point, and his blind exertion was just a stupid move, so that the counterattack The return ball from the diagonal shot was obviously out of bounds, and the whole game was sent away neatly.
So, is this the gap?
Three hours and twenty-three minutes, by the last moment of the game, Tim's entire game was out of control, and exhaustion of physical strength led to a complete collapse; however, Gao Wen was still able to maintain the quality of his batting and tactical layout, and his advantages became more and more obvious. Rush to the finish line of victory.
Moreover, in the four games, Gawain's scores were all "six". It can be seen from the side that the entire situation has never escaped Gawain's control.
For laymen, "World No. 2", "Grand Slam Champion", "Masters Champion", these titles are often just a symbol and a halo, and it is difficult to accurately judge how strong such a player is, even if others It’s so colorful that it’s hard to have a concrete idea of everything.
However, for professional players, it is very simple -
Standing on the court and playing a formal game, everything will become clear.
The gap exists objectively; and it is very clear, more obvious than I imagined.
Originally, Tim thought he would be frustrated, disappointed and sad, not only because of losing to Gao Wen, but also because he failed again at Roland Garros.
It’s round two again.
On the Grand Slam stage that I dreamed of, I failed to make a breakthrough in the second round for two consecutive years. Such a loss is bitter.
However, when such a moment actually arrived, Tim found that it did not.
To be precise, Tim is driven.
He is deeply aware that since he already knows the existence of the strength gap, he will have a clear goal next, devote himself to training, and work hard to keep up.
Tim can't wait to get back to the training ground, continue to train, sweat, and stay down to earth.
The future is right in front of us.
Looking down at his racket and recalling the backhand shot on the last shot again, Tim made a slight swing and made two gestures.
When he looked up again, Tim trotted all the way to the net, showed a big smile, opened his arms early, and waited for Gawain to come over.
From a distance, Gawain saw Tim's movements and deliberately showed a frightened expression. He stopped and looked around in horror.
No words were needed, just an action was enough, and the audience at the Stade Philippe-Chatier burst into laughter.
Tim, an honest man, also laughed with everyone, but still did not flinch, signaling with his eyes that he was still waiting.
Then, the smile on Gao Wen's lips also rose, he took steps, trotted all the way to the net, and gave Tim a big hug.
boom!
Bang bang bang!
Tim's bear hug was solid and thick, almost beating Gawain's back as hard as a drum.
"Dominic, stop! Stop, stop, stop! If you hammer again, I will vomit blood." Gawain joked.
Tim quickly let go of his hands and apologized again and again, "Sorry, sorry, sorry, I didn't mean it."
After slightly pulling away, Tim saw the narrow smile on Gawain's face——
Obviously, this is a prank.
But Tim is such a well-behaved boy. He has fallen for the same trap once, twice and three times, but he will continue to fall for it the fourth time. It is simply a level that even liars cannot bear.
Unfortunately, he met Gawain, a bad friend, and the pranks continued one after another.
Tim looked at Gawain helplessly, "In today's game, you simply crushed me into countless pieces. Why, you still don't allow me to take a small revenge?"
Rarely, I also saw Tim joking.
Gawain's face immediately became obedient, "Allow, allow, allow, otherwise, give it two more hammers?"
As he spoke, Gawain raised his head and chest, hammered his chest twice with his fist, showing a righteous and awe-inspiring expression, as if he was ready to die.
In terms of eloquence, Tim was naturally no match for Gawain. After all, he couldn't hold it back and laughed, but he still punched Gawain in the chest with his right hand.
"One, one is enough."
"However, today's game was indeed a good one, congratulations!"
"Keep winning, and I hope you can go further."
In the first sentence, Gawain was ready to interrupt Tim and continue joking, but the following words made Gawain swallow the words on his lips.
Tim is so sincere and sincere, always like this from on and off the court. Maybe he lacks a sense of humor and seems too serious at all times to be entertaining; but no one can deny that he is very passionate about tennis. Sincerely, I am pouring all my passion into it.
This concentration and investment are also awe-inspiring.
Therefore, Gawain did not continue to joke, but raised his right hand, flattened it into a palm, and gave Tim a high-five, saying the same sincerely.
"Believe me, Dominic, today is just the first time. We will meet more and more in the future. In order to ensure that I can have the last laugh every time, I will work hard and continue to sprint."
"Attention, hurry up and catch up, don't be left too far behind."
This short sentence also made Tim's blood boil.
Handshakes, hugs.
Then, Tim took the lead to go to the referee, shook hands and returned to his dugout, giving up the stage. Next was Gawain's moment.
Bang bang bang...
Bang bang bang!
The applause rang out, and then continued to rise.
When Tim was about to leave the court, he suddenly discovered that Gawain was calling on the audience to applaud him——
Perhaps, the fourth set was not satisfactory. Tim's physical strength and mental fluctuations exposed his shortcomings. Gao Wen seized the opportunity and opened the gap in an instant.
But there is no doubt that the excitement of the first three sets is definitely the highlight moment since the start of this year's French Open. Tim deserves this wave of applause.
Tim, my nose is a little sore——
This is the stage he dreams of, this is the event he dreams of. How honored he is to be able to team up with Gao Wen to complete such a game.
After a little sadness, there is more happiness and joy, because Tim believes that this is just the beginning and he will have the opportunity to return to this stadium in the future.
Tim also raised his hands and applauded Gawain from a distance, then retreated all the way and left the court, leaving the stage to Gawain.
Behind him, the tide surged, and the applause burst out with more turbulent and more fanatical energy. The rolling heat wave of the mountain roar and tsunami was finally released without any reservation.
Bang bang bang!
Boom boom boom!
In his line of sight, Agassi could see the crowds of people standing up at the Philippe-Chatier Stadium. This was obviously not the first time he had seen such a scene, and there was nothing to be alarmed about; but Agassi had a positive premonition that Gawain was using Conquer this place in your own way——
Conquer those arrogant, picky and demanding Parisian audiences.
Perhaps his and Sampras' memories of Roland Garros can be rewritten and they will enjoy it more this time.
