Chapter 1933 A New Perspective

Staring at Gawain, Djokovic seemed to have just "met" Gawain for the first time, and looked at him with a focused and serious gaze.

My mind is clear.

What he needs is not anger but calmness.

What he needs is to treat Gawain not with the eyes of the past but with the standards of a giant.

From Federer to Nadal to Murray, Djokovic has lost, and some of them were very painful losses. When he was young, he even complained about being in the same era as Federer and Nadal; but later, all of this turned into motivation for his own improvement.

He began to appreciate the strength of his opponents because it made him better.

This also became an opportunity for Djokovic to truly transform into a giant and grow into the best candidate in history, vividly interpreting the ultimate charm of competitive sports——

Push your limits.

It is your own limit, your opponent's limit, and also the limit of a sport. You must break through step by step by standing on the shoulders of your predecessors.

And now.

The player in front of us is only 19 years old, but he has already reached such a level, just like Nadal who emerged out of nowhere. This also means:

Gao Wen is no longer a challenger or an attacker, but a player on equal terms. He has entered the same level as them.

Just like being promoted from the First Division to the Super League.

This is a qualitative change.

At this moment, Djokovic realized that what he needed to change for this final was not only tactics, but also attitude and position.

If he still holds on to the attitude he had in Melbourne Park, or in Indian Wells and Miami, trying to get revenge, trying to teach Gawain a lesson, trying to prove himself, trying to wash away the shame, then there is no doubt that he will lose today's final, and lose miserably.

From Miami to New York, in just half a year, Gao Wen, who has experienced the polish of red clay and grass, has truly grown. His real growth is not only in technical and tactical ability, nor is it just his understanding of tennis, but a transformation of his mentality.

Change your mindset towards tennis, the game, the Big Four, your own position in the tour, etc., and truly grow into a king.

Not just a champion, but a king.

Djokovic is very familiar with this. He himself in 2011 and Murray in 2012 were both like this. They have all experienced this step.

Now in Gawain's eyes, Djokovic sees himself in 2011.

Some are strange, but more are familiar.

Age, ranking, revenge, and head-to-head record are all unimportant now. Djokovic must change his position and mentality in this court. This is a more important change than tactics.

An idea, a thought, a cognition, it was an epiphany that instantly calmed me down and made me sober up.

The point is, is it too late to change now?

Time is somewhat tight.

At least, the first set may be difficult. After all, the time and space left are very limited.

——“6:3”.

The first set, the end, the victory, finally belongs to Gao Wen.

"incredible."

“Before the game officially started, I’m afraid no one expected this, not even the fans who believed that Gao Wen could win.”

"After falling behind at 1:3 at the start, Gao Wen won five games in a row, not only in a strong but also efficient way, and came from behind to win the first set."

“Did Djokovic perform poorly?”

"No, that's not the case. To be precise, Djokovic also improved his condition and adjusted his tactics, but Gawain still showed a better performance."

"Patient and courageous, wise and sober, and most importantly, with excellent touch and perfect execution, Gawain played his best game since Melbourne Park. Even Djokovic, who had improved his form, was unable to keep up with the pace. This was the most terrifying and amazing part of the first set."

“In fact, I mentioned it when Gawain faced Federer in the semi-finals.”

"Gawain, he is now a giant."

"It's not just about the results on the field, what's more important is his game temperament. When we discuss giants, the results are just the result. Their strength, form, and aura are the reasons. Now Gao Wen already has such ability. His game is indeed on another level."

“Today, Gawain proved it again.”

"So, the question is, how should Djokovic respond?"

"One thing we need to pay attention to is that Djokovic's ability is beyond doubt, not only because he has reached the finals of all four Grand Slams this year, but also because in the past five years, he has continued to grow and successfully occupy his own place in the competition between Federer and Nadal."

"Djokovic is not that easy to beat."

"From the break between sets, we can see that Djokovic is very calm, very, very calm, even to an unusual degree, but it also proves his concentration and belief. Obviously, Djokovic needs to realize that the opponent on the other side of the net is no longer the one we are familiar with."

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McEnroe, a sober man, may not be right every time, but there is no doubt that he accurately captured the differences between this final and expectations.

Think about it carefully, before the start of the US Open, the focus of people's discussion was whether Gao Wen, as a sophomore, could withstand the pressure and continue his excellent performance.

Gao Wen delivered a perfect answer amidst numerous difficulties and pressures. He became more and more courageous and even achieved a new breakthrough in his state of mind.

Regardless of whether Gawain can defend his title, with McEnroe's help, the fifth giant has emerged.

Having said that, it is precisely because of this that the value and significance of this game are even more different. They are truly witnessing history.

For the second year in a row, witness it at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Just thinking about it makes me unable to contain my excitement.

“The second set, that’s the point, because that’s how Djokovic responded.”

McEnroe was proven right.

Perhaps, countless people hate McEnroe's big mouth and bad temper, but no one can deny his vision and intuition as a talented professional player.

Regarding Gawain and Djokovic, McEnroe did capture a subtle change, which became the biggest highlight of the current game.

Although he failed to stop Gawain at the end of the first set, after a short break between sets, Djokovic's playing temperament quietly changed at the beginning of the second set.

——Subtle but real changes.

Fans or professionals, perhaps it's psychological, but when they watch the games between giants, or between giants and other players, there are some differences. Even the games where Wawrinka and Gawain defeated the giants to win the Grand Slam championship still lacked a little spark.

An inexplicable difference in aura.

The giants themselves are no exception. Their attitude, temperament and state are all somewhat different, which is especially obvious in the best-of-five matches.

Now, this final in front of me has this feeling vaguely——

The aura is different.

The battle at Mount Huashan, the peak showdown, although it is not "Djokovic VS Federer", the game in front of us is even more exciting.

(End of this chapter)