Chapter 1934 King's Style
An interesting discussion: the same opponent can show different aura and attitude in the same game. Is this possible?
The answer, without a doubt, is yes.
It’s happening right before our eyes.
At the beginning of the second set, Djokovic adjusted his tactics and returned to his familiar routine.
Poker.
Djokovic's tactics seem simple but are actually difficult. No matter what kind of return Gawain makes, Djokovic will hit the ball with all his strength into the two dead corners of the baseline, moving left and right, and engaging in a persistent tug of war. Even if he sees an opportunity, he will not attack rashly. The powerfully wrapped ball forces Gawain to take risks to launch an attack.
Once the quality of the attack is slightly insufficient, this will become a breakthrough for Djokovic to counterattack.
This also forced Gao Wen to improve his offensive quality and take more risks, and the tension of the game continued to soar with the Rockets.
Slowly, Zhan Jun was able to see the clues.
"It was a bit like a combination of Djokovic's tactics against Federer and Nadal, with Djokovic once again showing his best tennis."
The game was at a stalemate.
There were many exchanges of shots and wonderful plays. Whether it was Gawain or Djokovic, it was difficult to choose the top five shots today because there were too many substitutes. The second set was even more intense than the first, and the atmosphere in Arthur Ashe Stadium was heating up further.
In the second set, Djokovic served first and maintained his lead, continuing to exert pressure.
It wasn't until the eighth game, Gao Wen's serve, that the stalemate was finally broken.
In the sixth game, Djokovic missed three break points and Gao Wen narrowly saved his serve. As a result, Gao Wen was in danger again in his next service game.
After saving seven break points, missing three game points, and going through eleven deuces, Gao Wen finally -
Failed to hold serve.
Djokovic seized the eighth break point and converted it with his signature forehand diagonal "inside-out", ending the long tug-of-war in this game.
then.
In the next service game, both players had obvious problems with their physical fitness. Their mistakes increased sharply, and even Djokovic had trouble holding the ball. This was the first time such a situation had occurred in the world No. 1's game this year; and this was only the second set of the final.
After all, Djokovic's backhand still showed his profound skills, saving two break points and holding on to his breath.
Keep hair.
Cashed in on the fourth pack point.
"6:3".
Djokovic pulled back a set.
Judging from the overall trend, the second set was two levels more intense than the first, further exceeding expectations.
Djokovic showed the style of the world's number one, especially in his grasp of key points in crucial games, and he gritted his teeth in the fierce confrontation.
So, is it that Gao Wen’s performance was not good enough?
Of course not.
In fact, Gawain still maintained a high-intensity output, but because Djokovic also kept up with the intensity, the game fell into a tense state again. He did not easily widen the gap like in the second half of the first set. The excitement of the game naturally increased steadily, with continuous good shots.
McEnroe offered a famous quote in the commentary booth.
"Djokovic is the king."
"Gawain is also a king."
"When a king fights another king, what is being tested is not age, experience, youth or physical strength, but will, a true spiritual collision."
"The Showdown of Kings" also sparked a massive and vigorous discussion on social networks for the first time, because McEnroe truly elevated Gawain to the ranks of giants, completely ignoring age and experience, and simply placed Gawain on the same level as the Big Four, giving the game a whole new perspective.
then--
Boom! There was a commotion online and offline. Even when the game was still going on, the hot searches were already going crazy, and the bustling discussions could not be stopped at all.
In fact, Gawain also proved McEnroe's point with practical actions, truly showing the demeanor of a king.
"6:4".
The victory in the third set belonged to Gao Wen. The defending champion won the decisive battle and once again exceeded the overall score, temporarily leading by "2:1", which ignited a heat wave.
Although Djokovic showed a better state in the second set, Gawain did not give in and launched a head-on confrontation, and fought back with all his strength in the third set. In the collision of strong opponents, he accomplished the feat of pulling out a tooth from the tiger's mouth and snatched a watershed victory from Djokovic who was in full state.
Then, he broke the opponent's serve first in the fourth set. The battle lasted for twelve minutes and went through seven deuces before Gao Wen converted the fourth break point.
"4:2".
"King VS King", this peak showdown has once again ushered in a new explosive point, surprising countless people.
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Arthur Ashe Stadium has gone completely crazy—
When Gao Wen converted the break point, the bright five-star red flag flew all over the sky and the players roared with sweat and blood boiling.
After defeating Federer 3:1 in the semi-finals, Gao Wen, who had experienced injuries and unexpected setbacks, took the initiative in the final. He broke the serve first in the fourth set when he was leading 2:1. There were only two games left to win the game.
fanaticism.
A true craze in the most literal sense!
Moreover, not only the fans of Gawain, but also all the professionals and neutral fans were excited, because -
Gao Wen has already seized the initiative and is about to become the first player to defend his title in Flushing Meadows in nine years.
This is really legendary and magical.
A year ago, Gawain's sudden appearance caused chaos in the entire men's tennis world. For a while, everyone was talking about Gawain, but they also said that Gawain might just be a fleeting meteor, and there was no need to wait for a year to defend his title, Gawain might have been forgotten by the crowd.
But now? Being at the scene, I feel hot all over, and the hot blood is burning in my body like magma. Even if I just sit quietly in the sun, I can't control the blazing heat. The sun is clearly setting in the west, but the Arthur Ashe Stadium is getting brighter and crazier.
This scene in front of me can't help but awaken the memory of Melbourne Park again——
At that time, Djokovic was leading 2:0 and had three consecutive break points in the third set, and was about to completely destroy Gao Wen.
Almost everyone thought the game was over, including artificial intelligence.
However, no, everyone already knows the story behind that game.
So, what now?
From Melbourne to New York, the same opponent and the same situation, but the positions were reversed. Gawain became the leader and Djokovic was pushed to the edge of the cliff; and the most incredible thing was that Djokovic had been in Super Saiyan form since the second set.
The situation before us is truly amazing.
How will it develop this time?
After being broken, Djokovic did not smash his racket or yell. He was very calm, even scary calm. He turned around and walked back to the baseline silently.
So...is this a sign of dejection and surrender?
No.
Of course not! Absolutely not! (End of this chapter)