Chapter 1672: On the Scene
"Dear viewers in front of the TV, welcome back. We are now at Wimbledon Court 1 to bring you the match between Federer and Simon for the semi-finals."
"The match was interrupted by rain just after three innings, but now the rain has stopped and both players have returned to the court to warm up again."
"Before the rain break, Federer once again showed a good offensive touch. In the second game, which was Simon's serve, he saved several game points in a row, and finally broke the serve with a cool and sharp forehand straight line."
"After that, after holding serve with a love game, Federer had already taken a 3:0 lead."
"From the beginning, Simon was still a little bit nervous, while Federer showed more thorough preparation and a more relaxed mentality, and got started very quickly."
"In the seven encounters between the two players in their careers, Simon won two games. Moreover, the two players have played exciting five-set battles at the Australian Open and the French Open. Although both victories belonged to Federer, Simon, who is good at turning defense into offense, is very tough and is not afraid of his opponent."
"This is the first time the two players have met on grass in their careers. Judging from the situation before the rain, Federer is better prepared."
"The winner of this match will face the already qualified Kovan. In the earlier match, Kovan saved two match points and defeated Murray in five sets, completing the feat of reaching the semi-finals of all four Grand Slams, and all of them were for the first time. This record is probably difficult to surpass in the future."
“It can be predicted that no matter who advances, it will be a clash that everyone is watching.”
"But now, we need to focus on the match at hand and Simon's serve next."
Rustling.
There was a little commotion when the court returned after a brief disruption by rain. The audience had just taken their seats and their attention could not be immediately returned to the court, so confusion was inevitable; but Wimbledon is Wimbledon after all, and when the two players were ready, the noise disappeared without a trace in an instant.
——Simon serves.
When Gao Wen arrived at Court No. 1, it was game point.
Simon used his signature backhand diagonal shot to win the winning point in the difficult situation of defensive counterattack, saved his serve and successfully broke the egg.
Now it seems that the rain actually helped Simon a little, helping him regain his focus amid the chaos and tension, and refocusing his attention on the event, rather than being distracted by off-field factors and thinking about it. The possibilities were dazzling and filled every corner of his brain.
For example, "It would mean a lot if we could win", "One more win and we'll be in the semi-finals", "Beating Federer at Wimbledon would certainly be a feat".
For example, "Everyone thinks Federer can win easily but I am not afraid of facing Federer at all", "If I face Gawain in the semi-finals, my chances of winning will increase greatly", "If I beat Gawain, it will be the final", "What does it feel like in a Grand Slam final", "I am about to make a breakthrough in my career".
For example, "The media will be surprised if he beats Federer" and "What will the fans think if they find out that he has advanced to the semi-finals and will play against Gawain?"
And so on and so forth.
A thought, an idea, the game hasn't even started yet, but those random thoughts have already consumed me.
However.
"0:3", the team fell behind at the start, which was a wake-up call and immediately woke Simon up; then a rain came, which gave Simon time to wake up and adjust. All the messy thoughts were squeezed out of his brain, and he started to think about tactics and pay attention to the game again, and his form returned.
Tennis is a game of seesaw, with one side gaining while the other loses.
On the one hand, Simon is on the rise, which will inevitably bring more impact and the quality of his returns will also improve; on the other hand, it depends on Federer's next response.
A figure slowly approached Gawain, but kept a certain distance. He stopped two steps away and asked in a low voice.
"Mr. Gao, do you need to take your seat now?"
In front of me was the staff of Golf Course No. 1.
In tennis matches, in order to avoid disturbing the players' concentration, spectators are not allowed to enter during the game. They must wait patiently at the corresponding entrance of the auditorium until the break between games and sets. This is a basic spectator etiquette.
However, this is not easy -
It is not easy to find your seat in such a large tennis court. Often, the break between games is over but the audience still has not found their seats, and then they wander in the aisles like lost lambs, which is a fatal interference to the players' concentration and the continuity of the game.
There is often booing at the scene.
Among the four Grand Slams, the US Open has the most lax enforcement of rules. Occasionally, during a match, spectators will freely enter or leave the court, or even walk and stretch in the aisles. The Wimbledon has the most strict enforcement of rules, with a strict prohibition on entering or leaving the court during a shot, and even walking around.
Of course, there are exceptions to everything—
If VIPs arrive at the scene, the event organizing committee will immediately send special staff to guide them and arrange for them to be seated as soon as possible.
This is a privilege, but it is more than just a privilege. It is also a consideration for maintaining order in the stadium.
To give a simple example, Beckham came to watch the game but missed the start and was stopped in the corridor. Even if Beckham was willing to wait patiently, the audience around him who were also waiting and the audience near the entrance might make a commotion, and those noises would be the key to disrupting the game.
The latest novel is published first on Liu9shuba!
Therefore, event staff often appear immediately to help seat us -
However, they need to be more careful, walk lightly, bend down, and reduce their presence as much as possible to avoid interfering with the progress of the game.
At the moment, Gawain was in the same situation.
After completing the post-match recovery training, Gawain could have returned to his residence to relax, or review today's match against Murray; but Gawain thought it was a good idea to go to the stadium to watch Federer's game, not to observe his opponent, but to learn from the king of grass.
The task of examining the opponent should be left to Sampras, while Gowan can just enjoy the game as a spectator and absorb the nutrients from it.
Coincidentally, Beckham also went to Court No. 1 to support Federer.
As for the other companions? A nearly four-hour tennis match had consumed all his enthusiasm, and he needed to exercise before his buttocks became calloused and his joints became rusty. After the match, the gentleman went to the locker room to greet Gawain, and then left. He should have left Wimbledon by now.
At this time, Gawain was preparing to go to the VIP box to meet Beckham.
Looking at the staff in front of him, Gao Wen raised his right hand and pressed it down gently to indicate: Be patient.
Gao Wen is a player himself, and he knows what it feels like when there is interference in the stands, so he will naturally abide by the etiquette of the stadium.
The staff member showed some hesitation in his eyes and looked at the audience behind Gao Wen, but Gao Wen, the person involved, looked calm.
"Hush."
Gawain gestured to the court with his chin, and Federer prepared to serve.
(End of this chapter)