Chapter 1907: All rivers flow into the sea
New York is crazy and has not slept all night.
Carnival! Party! Sing and dance!
Everything is just crazy about the upcoming men's singles final.
——Here it comes, it’s finally here! The long-awaited peak showdown is officially here! Strange things happen every year, but this year there are especially many.
Even before the US Open kicked off this year, various abnormalities had already begun to appear. In just two weeks, there were frightening moments again and again. Even seasoned professionals and commentators said they were not used to it. The unusual palpitations disrupted their daily rhythm.
Heat. Strong winds. Dehydration. Cramps. Retirements. Accidents. Controversy. Upsets.
One after another, there was no breathing room, and finally the entire event was pushed into chaos, with darkness and fog shrouding the head.
Rushing to the finish line out of control -
When Pennetta and Vinci both teamed up to unexpectedly reach the final, replicating last year's feat of Cilic and Gao Wen, the weirdness reached its peak.
It is for this reason that the audience's expectations for the two men's singles semi-finals on Friday night have reached an incredible new height.
Will it continue to be a surprise, or will it return to the expected state? Will it slide all the way to failure, or will it stop losses in time and return to the peak?
Then!
In a blink of an eye, the men's singles final lineup returned to normal amid a series of upsets, bringing back all the lost focus and interest.
"No. 1 seed vs. No. 2 seed".
"Djokovic vs. Gawain".
Everything is perfect.
All the chaos, all the ups and downs, all the surprises, all the bumps... after all the twists and turns, and over mountains and over rivers, all rivers return to the sea, and finally return to the starting point. The meeting of the number one seed and the number two seed, standing firmly amid the turmoil and unrest, has put the tournament back on track.
It's more than just wonderful.
Amid the chaotic backdrop of the entire tournament, the world's No. 1 and No. 2 defended their rankings and expectations, just as the Big Four remained strong and stable amid countless shocks and challenges to reach the top of the Forbidden City, further proving that such a result and such a situation were hard-won.
In addition to the shock and sensation, the applause and cheers became more and more surging, setting off a frenzy on social networks. One word of praise was enough:
“Sure enough, it lives up to its reputation!”
Maybe, it’s not so perfect——
After all, this is New York, and there are still a lot of fans eager to see Federer on the final stage, especially countless fans who want to see Federer and Nadal duel.
This pair of legendary rivals have had countless peak clashes in different competitions and venues, but the only regret is that they have never faced each other in New York.
It's a shame for New York fans; and it still won't happen this year.
Sighs of regret and remorse are heard everywhere, and it is inevitable that one's morale is depressed.
but!
To put it another way, the classic "Djokovic VS Federer" duel that was not staged last year was absent again this year, but the impact has been weakened. There was no sensation like last year. Instead, the focus shifted quickly, and the cheers and applause of fans swept the world.
Because, leaving aside the world rankings and seedings, the new collision of "Djokovic VS Gavin" itself is the absolute focus of this year.
No one can refuse.
At the beginning of the year in Melbourne Park, in the Australian Open final, the two players presented a legendary five-set battle, which not only continued the excitement of the duel between Djokovic and Galvin, but also attracted countless eyes on and off the court; it also officially kicked off a new pattern in men's tennis: "Big Four VS Challenger Alliance" or "Big Four VS Youth Storm", these focuses run through the entire season, among which the battle for the world's number one throne has become the absolute highlight of the clay and grass season, and Galvin and Djokovic are undoubtedly the center of the storm.
However, due to accidents and coincidences, Gawain and Djokovic never met again after Miami, and each took slightly different but never intersecting paths. After Gawain's comprehensive rise, Djokovic once again defended his prestige as the world's number one.
As we enter the North American summer hard court season, Djokovic's world ranking is becoming more and more stable, while Gawain is under heavy pressure. The impact of his transition from a rookie to his sophomore year has suddenly surged out.
Before the US Open kicked off, there were very few voices that believed that Gao Wen would be able to defend his title. If he was not careful and was eliminated early, Gao Wen might even lose a huge amount of points and drop in the rankings. Naturally, his hopes of competing for the world's number one position would be slim, so this topic was temporarily shelved.
Until now——
The topic is reignited.
In fact, no matter what the result of the final is, Djokovic's world number one ranking is very stable. Even if Gawain defeats Djokovic to defend his title, Djokovic's runner-up points will replace last year's semi-final points, which will still further widen the points gap between him and Gawain.
But is it really that simple?
So far, Djokovic and Gao Wen have played against each other six times in their careers. Gao Wen has an absolute advantage with five wins and one loss. He has remained undefeated in the three matches this year, especially the loss in Melbourne Park, which was a huge blow to Djokovic.
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In other words, perhaps in terms of points, Djokovic will still be able to stay at the top of the list after the US Open, and his amazing performance of reaching the finals of all four Grand Slams of the year also makes him the well-deserved world number one; but what if Djokovic cannot defeat Gao Wen in the final?
First of all, they suffered four consecutive defeats against Gao Wen.
Secondly, he reached the finals of all four Grand Slams of the year but only won Wimbledon.
There is no doubt that this is a heavy blow.
So, can we still say that we deserve the title of No. 1 in the world?
Wonderful, indescribable——
On the one hand, people were amazed at the world's No. 1 and No. 2 meeting in the US Open final. This was the first time they had accomplished such a feat since Djokovic and Nadal in 2013. Djokovic and Gao Wen were undoubtedly the best performing players so far this year. The Huashan Sword Contest was undoubtedly the ultimate showdown.
On the one hand, various factors on and off the court are expecting Djokovic to defend the "correctness" of his world No. 1 status. It's not only his own honor, but also the dominant position of the Big Four in the comprehensive impact of the Challenger League. A "true final" is not necessarily a "true world No. 1."
Both contradictory and harmonious.
Various opinions, heated discussions, and perspectives were fully displayed on social networks. Whether it was Djokovic or Gao Wen, the attention focused on them was all positive and negative, positive and negative coexisting. People from all walks of life started debates, fully igniting the enthusiasm for the event.
The highlights will come out naturally.
In fact, not only the spectators, but also the two players who were about to appear in the finals were caught in the storm.
Moreover, the opening of the press conference was full of tension.
"Gao Wen, in a previous interview, Novak said that he and you have never met in a Grand Slam final. This should be a brand new game, and he is ready. Do you think Djokovic really forgot about it, or is he trying to influence you?"
(End of this chapter)