"3:3".

The first men's singles semi-final lived up to expectations with a stalemate, a deadlock and no concessions. The thrilling clash of strong opponents continued from the first point and continued throughout the first six games, with both players showing top level performance.

Some clues can be seen from the score. The serving side firmly grasped the initiative. There was no "deuce" situation in the first six games, let alone break points. It was only a "30:30" situation at most. However, the serving side was still able to improve its condition in time to hold its serve.

Compared with any of the two players' encounters this year, Djokovic was more comfortable and focused, his competitive state even surpassed the final in which he defeated Gao Wen, and his tactical execution was also particularly good.

Djokovic knew just the right time to speed up and exert force, and when to maneuver the ball, and his performance was truly outstanding.

However, while Djokovic was making progress, Gawain did not stand still. The back and forth collisions between them still maintained a delicate balance, and he was able to keep up with Djokovic's rhythm and further improve.

McEnroe couldn't help but sigh while sitting in the commentary booth.

"It seems that we do have a 'match'."

The atmosphere of the entire game was extremely tense. Every game and even every point could not be taken lightly. This also meant that the mental and physical energy consumption was intense. As the game progressed, the continuous high-intensity and high-frequency confrontations were bound to fluctuate. It would depend on who could seize the opportunity.

This is precisely the essence of the peak showdown, the slightest difference will determine the outcome.

Not only the spectators and the commentary booth, but also the audience watching the live broadcast in front of the TV could not help but hold their breath, immersed in the hot and tense heat wave, their hearts beating wildly with the sound of the ball hitting the ball.

Then, in the seventh inning—

Djokovic's serve was the first to fluctuate, with accidents and luck interrupting the flow of the game.

With the lead at "30:15", Gawain returned a net ball, but the friction with the net changed its flight trajectory, so the ball rolled over the net and fell along the net, falling off a cliff and directly rolling on the ground, leaving Djokovic no chance to start. It was a purely lucky shot.

Gao Wen himself did not expect this. He smiled, raised his racket and signaled to Djokovic amid the exclamations and sighs of the audience.

Djokovic remained unmoved. Lucky balls that hit or rolled the net were part of the game and there was no need to be distracted by such situations.

But unexpectedly, in the next point, Djokovic's return also hit the net, and this time it did bounce out of bounds, which was counted as an unforced error. After giving away one point, he also gave away the first break point of the game.

Two points, one in front and one behind, and two consecutive points that could not get through the net, but with two completely different results, and both standing on the side of Gawain, it was really laughable, and even Djokovic could not hide his astonishment.

What's going on? There was a cry of surprise at the O2 Stadium.

"On the surface, two consecutive returns that hit the net and resulted in different results were a lucky shot. Indeed, it was a simple lucky shot."

"But if we dig deeper, it's actually the result of fluctuations in energy and physical fitness. This is true for both players. In this shot, they hope to lower the parabola and suppress their opponents with flat shots as much as possible. However, the concentration that has been kept tight for a long time has fluctuated slightly, and the detailed control and feeling of the shot have also fluctuated, which led to the net touch."

"That is to say, in essence, this is a direct reflection of the intensity of the game. Both players want to maintain the intensity, but fluctuations are inevitable. Adjustments in the next two games will be very important."

"The luck of the net is actually a whole new level of confrontation intensity."

Laymen watch the excitement, experts watch the doorway——

Zhan Jun was able to detect the subtle changes in the atmosphere of the game at the first moment. Today, Djokovic and Gao Wen both played at their strongest level. The game reached its peak from the first point, but the excitement has just begun.

"30:40".

One net hit, then another...net hit, and the break point appeared. This was the first break point for the two players in this game.

"Noel, snap!"

"Noel, snap!"

The O2 Arena instantly erupted with amazing energy, cheering for Djokovic, as they all expected this peak showdown to continue to be exciting.

This is indeed the case.

Djokovic, who had been serving flat since the start of the game today, chose to serve with reduced force at the outside corner on the first break point, making full use of the advantage in the second zone. After the serve landed with sidespin, the angle was completely torn apart. The unexpected change in serving strategy overturned the situation.

Although Gawain's footsteps were completely outside the singles line and he completed the touch, his control was very forced, and the line and friction were not in place. Djokovic's next forehand diagonal "inside-out" quickly followed and he easily won the winning point.

"Deuce".

When the referee said this word for the first time in the game, the O2 Stadium instantly fell into a frenzy -

Even with extremely high expectations, the game was still more exciting than expected, and the tense and exciting scene made people's blood boil.

The air is completely frozen.

Even the audience in front of the TV could feel a slight change in the atmosphere of the game, especially the two masters standing on the court.

Gao Wen, who is good at analyzing context, grasping psychology and seizing opportunities, realized at the first moment that the fluctuation of concentration might become the entry point to break the balance.

On the first break point, Gawain was fully focused, trying to create a stalemate and then look for an opportunity to counterattack, but Djokovic was equally experienced. He disrupted Gawain's plan with an unexpected serve and showed the style of the world's number one, calmly and powerfully scoring a winning point.

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Obviously, the mature and experienced Djokovic, like Gao Wen, noticed the change in the atmosphere and responded in his own way.

So, the game will continue to be deadlocked...?

No, Gawain doesn't think so.

In Gao Wen's opinion, the "fluctuations" are still continuing. Both he and Djokovic will inevitably experience fluctuations in the next period of time, and then they will inevitably enter a stage where their state, feel, and intensity will slowly decline. After all, they are all flesh and blood, and it is impossible for them to be high-spirited all the time.

This means that in the range of "fluctuation" and "decline", how to control, how to adjust, and how to resist will become the main theme that determines victory or defeat.

In fact, compared with the first stage, the next stage is the time to test the players' strength.

call.

Gao Wen took a deep breath and his brain started to work at high speed.

As expected, Gawain's judgment and analysis were correct.

"AD:40".

"40:40".

"40:AD".

“40:40.”

"40:AD".

"40:40".

The numbers jump back and forth repeatedly, and time seems to stop here, returning to the same position again and again, never changing.

Back and forth, three game points, three break points, the match lasted eight minutes, and then it returned to a tie for the sixth time.