Chapter 1986: Feng Shui changes

Wonderful!

It was really exciting and thrilling! Everyone was looking forward to a good show, just like the 100-meter sprint in the Olympics, but real life always breaks expectations and brings more surprises. The show that was being staged far exceeded expectations, and even bystanders were excited and couldn't stop watching.

Involuntarily, more and more eyes gathered here, just like looking forward to a TV series, eagerly anticipating the next episode.

Second stop, Magic City.

Just like the previous event, there was a surprise in the first round. This time it was a big surprise, but to be precise, it was a shock, not much joy.

The "shock" came from Federer, who faced the Spanish clay court expert Albert-Ramos-Vinolas who came up from the qualifying round in the first round. He fought hard for three sets.

"7:6(4)", "2:6", "6:3".

In the end, Federer was eliminated unexpectedly.

Take a breath! Although he failed to win his 18th Grand Slam title again and again, Federer's performance this season is still at a high level. The Asian season and the European indoor hard court season are still Federer's main battlefields, which are worth looking forward to. However, no one expected that he would be eliminated in the first game after a three-week break.

…Silence.

It was so shocking and unexpected that I could even clearly hear the sound of my heart breaking.

After all, Federer's global home court is definitely not just talk. In China, the Swiss king still has a huge number of fans. If Federer and Gao Wen meet in Shanghai, it is still unknown who will win the support of the audience. And now, Federer was eliminated in the first game, which is really hurtful.

However, the competition will go on.

In fact, Federer's unexpected exit did not seriously affect the excitement of the tournament. The Shanghai Masters was a week-long event comparable to a Grand Slam.

Upper half:

Djokovic and Nadal will meet in the semifinals.

This is the real surprise!

Djokovic defeated Tomic in straight sets and has not lost a set since the US Open final, showing an unstoppable and fierce momentum.

Nadal defeated Wawrinka in straight sets. Facing Wawrinka, who just won the championship in Neon last week, Nadal defeated his opponent with scores of "6:2" and "6:1". He suppressed Wawrinka throughout the game, continuing his recovery momentum since the start of the Asian season and entering the semi-finals for the second consecutive week.

Unexpected, indeed unexpected! Federer's upset elimination brought Nadal's recovery. Sure enough, the giants are the giants! The lower half -

Murray and Gao Wen will meet in the semi-finals.

Murray defeated Dimitrov in three hard-fought sets. This defeat was very regrettable for Dimitrov because he had two match points in the third set, but unfortunately he did not convert them. In the end, Murray won the victory on the third match point and quickly recovered after the painful defeat in New York.

Gawain defeated Tsonga in straight sets. Both players had something to prove in the rematch in Toronto, but Gawain prevailed in the end. Tsonga had a set point in the second set, but Gawain was able to win the match decisively.

Indeed, Federer was upset and was very disappointed, but he never expected that the three giants and the new giant would meet in the final four.

This is the brand new feast for giants.

The semi-final lineup of the Shanghai Masters is even more exciting than that of the US Open.

The subsequent games also proved that no matter how much applause and how high the expectations were, they were all worth it. The four giants once again delivered top quality in two games.

The first game, “Djokovic VS Nadal”.

"6:4", "2:6", "7:5".

Nadal snatched a set from Djokovic, which was also the first set Djokovic lost in the entire Asian season. However, Djokovic still improved his condition in the deciding set, breaking the serve thrillingly at the last moment, defeating Nadal and reaching the final for the second consecutive week.

However, the real surprise was Nadal.

Although he was eliminated in the semi-finals for the second consecutive week, Nadal was still competitive on the hard court where his opponent was good at, facing the unstoppable Djokovic. He not only won the first set, but also fought until the last minute in the deciding set. After a terrible season, he finally recovered.

The second game is “Murray VS Gawain”.

“6:1”, “6:3”.

Gao Wen won two straight sets.

Murray's loss was not unexpected, but such a clean loss was very unexpected.

After the game, Murray also said that he still needed time to adjust his condition. He did not keep up with Gawain's rhythm in this match. He was very dissatisfied with his performance and needed to make a summary in the future. Of course, the most important thing is that Gawain's touch is hot and he maintains the top level.

Thus, the final lineup was determined -

"Djokovic vs. Gao Wen 6.0", this is the sixth final this year alone.

Last week, it was also said that the "Golmud vs. Germany showdown" should continue and become the most important confrontation of the season, and it will be staged again in a blink of an eye.

Live up to expectations!

With giants meeting in the semi-finals in the first half and the Australian Open and US Open finals being repeated in the second half, this year's Shanghai Masters was as expected and full of excitement.

So, what about this time?

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Did Djokovic win consecutive games against Gawain for the first time in his career? Or did Gawain fight back and regain the upper hand?

“6:4”, “6:4”.

Straight sets! Another clean score, but this week, the champion is... Gao Wen.

The whole place was boiling with excitement! Finally!

The irrational enthusiasm swept the whole stadium! Finally, for the first time in history, a Chinese player won the Shanghai Masters Championship, filling the most incredible fragment in the tennis map! This victory not only witnessed Gao Wen's fourth Masters championship trophy in his career, but also the first time in his career that he defeated Djokovic in straight sets. First, he swept Murray and then defeated Djokovic in straight sets. This is definitely more than just revenge for last week's defeat.

In the land of Shanghai, witnessed by the home audience, Gao Wen proved himself with unparalleled performance.

The fifth giant!

It's not a gimmick or a hype.

After defending the US Open title, discussions about the "Fifth Giant" were rife, and Gao Wen reached a new height in an instant, with his popularity index setting new highs all the way.

However, it is lonely at the top.

As overwhelming as the support is, so too is the opposition. Murray's title of "giant" still encounters countless doubts and attacks until now, let alone Gao Wen, a sophomore kid?

But now, Gawain once again proved himself with practical actions and issued a declaration -

One championship isn't enough? No problem, just get another one.

Like Djokovic, Gao Wen is not afraid of competition and challenges. Not only is he not afraid, but he enjoys it and is full of fighting spirit. Last week, he lost to Djokovic in straight sets, but this week he suddenly burst out with 200% of his energy and responded in the toughest and most positive way.

Thus, history was born.

The first local player champion in the history of China's ATP-level tournament finally reached the top.

Although Gao Wen just made history by defending the US Open title last month, the popularity of this Shanghai Masters championship has only increased, sweeping the entire Internet.

So, what's next? How will the next episode develop?

(End of this chapter)