Chapter 1681: Live up to expectations

Clap, clap, clap!

The applause was thunderous.

Boom, boom , boom! The heat wave rolls in.

Center Court went into a frenzy. There were no shouts, screams or whistles, only applause. However, the movement of palms colliding with each other unleashed incredible energy, which spread from inside the court to outside the court, and then surged back towards Center Court from Murray Mountain, finally ushering in a storm.

Gawain, first to appear.

Federer, right behind him.

The entire audience was ready, the applause kept rising, constantly reaching one peak after another, and one could feel the madness just by being there.

The two players saluted towards the royal box and then officially began to prepare for the game.

The Queen is present.

It seems different, but in fact it is not that different. After all, the venue is packed with 15,000 spectators, like a vast ocean, so it is difficult to notice a drop of water in it. Federer and Gawain exchanged glances, and both of them raised their lips in tacit understanding.

However, it would also be a lie to say that it is completely different.

The tension and excitement, anticipation and anxiety that permeate the air are different after all——

This is the Centre Court of the All England Club, the origin of modern tennis. Here, too, the Queen and superstars are watching. Even though the two players are able to remain calm, the audience is getting agitated, and the excitement in the air is becoming more and more boiling.

Changes, silently, melt into the air bit by bit, changing the game imperceptibly, and the secretion of adrenaline quietly ignites the blood.

So, when the game really started, you could still clearly feel the difference.

Whether it's Gawain or Federer, they all know what this game means.

It is not just about competing for a place in the Wimbledon final, but also carries a lot more, including the weight of "the ultimate challenge of the era of giants."

At the beginning, the pressure swept through the whole venue like rolling thunder, silent but roaring.

In the first game, Federer served.

"0:40".

"Wow! Federer has only lost one serve since the first round in Halle, but in the semi-final against Gawain, he was in danger in the first serve game and faced three consecutive break points. Everything suggests that today's match will be different for both players."

"pretty!"

"Gawain played beautifully, but Federer's counterattack was even more exciting."

"The game had only started for three minutes, and the two players had already put on a wonderful 16-shot match. The transition between offense and defense was really outstanding."

"Federer relied on his unparalleled touch at the net to hit the ball back and win the point, saving the break point."

Then, Federer saved three consecutive break points and held his serve.

As soon as the game started, Federer clenched his fists and roared to cheer himself up.

"Wonderful!"

"It was amazing! From the first game, Gawain's tactical intention was very determined. He knew that Federer's offensive touch at this year's Wimbledon was very good, and it would be difficult to stop Federer just by relying on defense. Just look at Simon in the last game, so his offense was very determined."

"Sampras should have made a detailed strategy for Gao Wen in this regard."

"But Federer's response was also excellent. The transition from defense to offense was handled very smoothly. The delicate touch of his two net handlings left Gao Wen helpless. In the opening stage, he had already forced the king of grass to his strongest state. Federer's understanding of grass is indeed unmatched."

In the second game, Gao Wen served.

"0:40".

"Incredible. Wow, incredible!"

Even the experienced McEnroe was stunned. The excitement of this semi-final was beyond his expectations, and the opening stage was already full of climaxes.

Just before that, Gao Wencai created a stir in Federer's serve game.

Next, Federer launched a counterattack in Gawain's serve game.

"Federer's offensive touch is really excellent. The connection and change of the whole rhythm, and his understanding of rotation and bounce, let us see his peak state again. This year at Wimbledon, Federer's state is indeed getting better and better, and he is getting closer to his peak step by step."

"In the opening stage, Gao Wen already felt the huge pressure of serving."

"Obviously, Federer watched the last match between Murray and Koeman. Today, even against the first serve, Federer's connection was very aggressive. Now it's time to test Koeman."

“Wow!”

"God, wow!"

"What did we just see?"

"While running at high speed, Gawain shot a forehand straight line into the air to win the game. He turned the situation around in an absolutely passive and embarrassing situation, making Federer's attack that was determined to win come back in vain. It was incredible. Gawain also saved the break point with an even stronger performance."

"My God, this forehand straight shot in the air is really mind-blowing. Gawain is also in top form."

Then, Gao Wen also saved three consecutive break points and held his serve.

Crazy.

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The entire center court went crazy.

Before the start of the match, the two players stepped on the accelerator to the bottom, which was comparable to an F1 race. The speed soared directly from zero to 300 kilometers per hour. The whistling wind blew in their faces, making their hair stand on end and their scalp numb. The tension and excitement made them reach the peak without wasting any time.

"salute!"

"Stand up and salute!"

"Federer's tactical intention of serving was very clear. He exerted great pressure from the first serve of Gawain, which was obviously based on Murray's tactics. And the execution was very good. Federer's serve return was often a flash of inspiration, unpredictable and elusive, and could easily overturn the balance."

"Federer's tactics are aggressive and you have to be aggressive from the first touch of the ball."

"However."

"Gawain's response was equally brilliant. This 19-year-old player has been able to write brilliant stories in the Grand Slam arena. He has won all six Grand Slam matches against the Big Four so far. This is not in vain. His handling and response in crisis situations have already reached the level of the big players."

"Dare to change the line, dare to shoot, dare to take risks, and most importantly, dare to break the framework. We can see that in this year's Melbourne Park final, Gawain remained calm and responded calmly. Facing Federer's full firepower, he still successfully found a ray of hope and escaped three break points."

"nice!"

“It’s really beautiful!”

“Even though we all expected this semi-final to be a clash of the titans, when we actually witnessed it with our own eyes, we still couldn’t help but exclaim that it was brilliant.”

Right after the show started, it rushed straight to the highest peak. The audience didn't even have time to fasten their seat belts before they started to experience the thrill of the roller coaster.

My heart almost exploded.

This is the peak battle they have been looking forward to.

After two games, countless netizens started to swirl the social network.

"The final was staged in advance."

Of course, no one has forgotten Djokovic, who was the first to reach the final, but there is no disrespect to Djokovic. The various factors of this collision are indeed irresistible, and the world's attention is all focused on it.

On the court, Federer and Gawain have put down their burdens and are concentrating on the game. Both players are fully prepared for this game.

The goal is victory.

Sure enough, it lived up to everyone’s expectations.

(End of this chapter)