Chapter 1701: Top of the Forbidden City

Buzz, buzz, buzz...

There was a roar above the eardrum. The mighty and surging sound waves were so fierce and explosive that they kept hitting me one after another.

at last.

All the noise disappeared, leaving only a buzzing sound stretching at the end of the eardrum. It felt like diving into the ocean and quietly listening to the sound of the storm, so close yet so far away, and before you knew it, you were tossed and tumbled along with the tsunami, turning the world upside down.

Crazy, the center court is completely crazy——

"4:3".

Federer clenched his fists and roared like a lion, his deep eyes flashing with high fighting spirit, and at this moment, murderous intent also burst out.

Game 6.

Federer's physical condition fluctuated, and Gawain quickly improved his condition, seized the opportunity, and with unparalleled performance, broke the grass king's serve for the third time in the game, breaking the balance first in the deciding set and taking the lead.

Game 7.

Gawain also experienced physical fluctuations, and Federer immediately launched a desperate counterattack. His smooth attack was both elegant and powerful. In the end, he cashed in the fourth break point and broke back in the first possible time, eliminating the score disadvantage.

In the last point, Federer was in an extremely passive situation under continuous suppression. His feet were out of place and he forced a straight line "outside-in" with his one-handed backhand, completing the survival plan in an incredible way. Although Gawain had arrived, the hitting point was too low and his forehand return went into the net.

Defensive counterattack, offensive and defensive confrontation——

The two players once again presented an incomparable and wonderful duel, and the fierce collision was almost suffocating.

Then, Federer was unleashed.

Then, the center court and the audience watching the game at that moment all went crazy.

"… not long ago, people thought that the young and energetic Gawain had taken the lead in the final set and was half a length ahead in the race to victory."

"But Federer said 'no'."

"The King of Grass once again showed his incredible offensive touch, especially the defensive counterattack on the third break point, which found a ray of hope in the midst of embarrassment. Federer really showed his peak form, once again pushing this strong duel to a new height, so wonderful that all words pale in comparison."

"Before the game, someone said that this was a final played out in advance."

“I don’t agree with that.”

"Because this is disrespectful to Djokovic. After Murray was eliminated, the world number one is the top favorite to win Wimbledon this year. Djokovic has proved with practical actions that he deserves the honor and respect of the final."

"Whether it's Gawain or Federer, any player facing Djokovic in the final will be a wonderful match and worth all the expectations."

"But at least, there is one thing I can agree with."

"This semi-final, from the intensity of the match to the significance of the match, is the most important match since the 2008 Wimbledon final."

“The facts have proved this.”

"We are lucky because we are here to watch this game live and it is an honor to watch it live.

Huff, huff, huff, huff, huff…

tired.

I was so tired that my knees were trembling slightly and my fingertips were shaking gently.

The throat seemed to be burning. Taking a deep breath, I could taste the scent of blood on the tip of my tongue. The rough and hot waves of air rushed to my forehead and almost burned my nasal cavity. From the nose to the throat to the lungs, it was as dry as a desert. All the water had evaporated.

He buried his face in the towel and took a deep breath. His pounding heart calmed down a little and he regained his sanity.

Judging from the length of the match alone, this semi-final is not as good as the one against Wawrinka at Roland Garros, not to mention the one against Djokovic at Melbourne Park; but it is different at Wimbledon. In the past two weeks, Gao Wen has experienced two five-set battles and saved match points twice.

And then, add to that the scene in front of us.

Moreover, Gao Wen still hasn't fully adapted to the grass, and his movements often waste unnecessary energy. The whole style of play consumes energy and physical strength even more severely, which is even more intense in high-intensity confrontations. The more it gets to the second half and the more intense it is, the more obvious and intense it becomes.

For example, right now.

But Gawain likes——

Challenge yourself and push your limits.

It is precisely at moments like this that you can push yourself to your limits, test your upper limits, and attempt to break through.

He knew that facing Federer at Wimbledon was a rare opportunity. It was not only a stage for him to showcase himself, but also a stage for him to humbly ask for advice.

This is the top of the Forbidden City.

He enjoyed every minute of the game, and he still didn't want it to end, so he would continue to persevere and fight until the last moment.

Let them witness together and see where this game will go in the end.

“Time’s up!”

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In my ears, I heard the referee's voice announcing the end of the break between games.

Gawain let out a long breath, grabbed the racket, folded his palms, secretly cheered himself up, stood up, raised his legs high and walked forward, constantly relaxing his leg muscles and mobilizing his body energy. He was ready to continue this ultimate challenge -

Storm, don't stop.

The game is still stalemate.

The two players went back and forth, neither giving an inch. Both players focused more on their own serve games, and the whole situation formed a delicate balance.

After "4:3", there were no break points in the match for a long time. Although both players tried to challenge their opponents in their serve games, they could only go up to "40:30" at most. In the end, they were unable to go any further and force a tie, as the serving side was always more skilled.

The battle was close combat and bayonets were stabbed. Almost every round and every point was extremely stalemate and tense, with one exciting round after another, which was a feast for the eyes.

Confrontation, game, counterattack, roar——

From "4:4" to "5:5" and then to "6:6".

The two sides were in a stalemate and entangled all the way, and no one was able to widen the gap.

then.

"The long game decides the outcome!"

The popular choice.

"A great match requires a great result. What could be more appropriate than a long-game final to end this peak confrontation?"

"When the match reached this point, both players were winners. Although the match had to be decided and only one player could advance to the final, there was no doubt that the fighting spirit, level and spirit shown by Gawain and Federer perfectly interpreted the charm of lawn tennis. There are no losers."

"A month ago, no one could have predicted that Courant would make it to the Wimbledon semi-finals; two days ago, no one could have predicted that the match between Courant and Federer would go this far. Regardless of the outcome, the real winners are the fans and everyone who is witnessing history at this moment."

"Now, all the predictions before the game are no longer valid. The outcome is fifty-fifty. Everyone has a chance, but no one can take it lightly."

"Don't blink, because in a long match, a blink of an eye may decide the outcome."

"Gawain will face a long set in his second consecutive Grand Slam semifinal, following Roland Garros a month ago."

"Last time, this young man lost to Wawrinka with a score of '8:10', ending his 19-game winning streak at Grand Slams. This time, standing across the net is another Swiss. What will be the result?"

(End of this chapter)