Step forward. Stick the net.
This is net technique 101. When players choose to take the introductory basic course of volleying at the net, it becomes an instinct over time, and the body is faster than the brain.
This time is no exception.
However, Gao Wen had just taken a step forward when he noticed that the situation was not good. Djokovic had precise control over the parabolic arc and angle of the passing ball. Although it was not yet in place, his experience and intuition had already sounded the alarm.
Not good.
But the problem is that tennis matches change rapidly, especially in close combat at the net. There is no time to panic, no time to be nervous, and no time to hesitate. You have to stay calm, stay focused, and respond according to your instincts.
He took a step forward, and continued to take a step forward, but he controlled himself at the first moment.
The racket is stretched towards the backhand position, and the body is fully stretched.
Once blocked, the ball bounced back from the bottom of his feet.
This is a knee-jerk reaction.
Then what? At the same time, he observed the whole court with his peripheral vision, and immediately noticed Djokovic's figure stepping up, quickly approaching the middle area in front of the net along the diagonal line, but his body center of gravity was always focused on the backhand, his eyes were burning.
An intersection.
In just a short moment, the collision between judgment and layout has already sparked sparks.
Then--
With a twist of the wrist, like twisting a dough twist, he controlled the racket to move counterclockwise. That moment of gentleness perfectly relieved the force, and flexibly and inclusively wrapped the power and rotation like a spring breeze.
It happens in a flash, in an instant, and at lightning speed.
The tennis ball hit the racket strings like a violent storm, but was blown away like a spring breeze, light and agile, bursting out with a touch of brilliance.
Golden, suddenly leaked.
The O2 Arena was completely silent. Everyone even forgot to be surprised. They just stared blankly at the flight trajectory of the tennis ball and felt the colorful scene.
straight line.
Gao Wen actually managed to hit a rebound ball from his feet in the backhand position with an awkward position, but relying on the feel of his hand, he casually and leisurely changed the trajectory of the return ball, quietly subverting everyone's expectations of the development of the round.
Including Djokovic.
Huh.
Djokovic was startled and his nimble steps paused for a rare moment. He was so unexpected and shocked that he was panicked for a moment. His body just followed his instinct and rushed out subconsciously.
Move sideways?
Not enough, far from enough.
Not only does it require lateral movement, but it also requires vertical retreat.
Djokovic had just moved when he realized it was too late, as his position was half the distance between him and the trajectory of the tennis ball.
There is nothing that can be done to save the situation.
However, Djokovic was still moving, not because he was unwilling to give up, but because he was moving according to inertia. His eyes followed the flight of the tennis ball. He turned his head and watched the tennis ball continue to fly along a crooked straight line.
Carefree and unrestrained, like a butterfly.
Finally, fall.
In front of me is a vast expanse of space. That is within bounds, undoubtedly within bounds, outside the large triangle where the baseline and the sideline intersect. The vast, deserted world gently opens the door to a whole new world.
A fresh start.
Ahead, there is both splendor and chaos. The era of giants will climb to a new peak and enter an incredible and exciting third stage. From the Federer-Nadal final to the rise of Dembele and Mourinho and then to the reunion of Gao and Wen, the golden age of tennis has entered the next step at a higher level.
Maybe, Gao Wen can reach the top of the world at the end of the year, or maybe he can't for the time being and needs to wait a little longer, but the outcome is no longer important, because Gao Wen has proved himself time and time again, not only in victory and championship, but also in the wonderful performance of the strong collision with the top players.
He is the fifth giant.
Tennis ball, falls to the ground, blooms, and blossoms.
Match point, cash in.
With just one match point, Gao Wen successfully overturned the confrontation with a stunning volley from the bottom of his foot and won the game.
"6:4", "7:6(6)".
The game is over and the victory belongs to Gao Wen.
Gawain wins.
He defeated Djokovic for the seventh time this season and won three consecutive games since the Imperial Capital. In the head-to-head confrontation with the world's number one, he seized the opportunity and proved his ability once again.
In the battle for the world's No. 1 at the end of 2015, Gao Wen seized the initiative by defeating Djokovic, firmly grasping the initiative of the year-end world rankings, and truly leveraging the territory of the giants.
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As long as Gawain wins one more game, the world No. 1 throne at the end of the year will change hands. For the first time since 2003, a name other than Federer, Nadal and Djokovic will be written on it, accompanied by a series of incredible historical records, too numerous to count.
The tide of the times is coming in full force.
In the last point, Gawain was still Gawain, a typical Gawain-style winning point, full of skill and inspiration, courage and wisdom, calm judgment and firm execution, controlling the situation with unparalleled competitive temperament.
It's amazing and fascinating.
Ah! Gawain finally let go, clenched his fists, and roared to his heart's content.
Ah! The match was far from being as simple and easy as the score showed. The pressure lasted from the first point to the last point, even more than in Melbourne and New York. Without a doubt, this was the most difficult and closest match with Djokovic this year. After all, the mentality and position were different, which also meant that every encounter in the future would be different.
The emotions finally got released at this moment.
Ah! Gawain clenched his fists tightly, a smile blossomed at the corners of his mouth, a pure joy and happiness filled his chest, and he could see the heat wave of the entire O2 Stadium, spreading out in a mighty manner.
Win. Win! Once again, complete a brand new challenge.
The celebration did not last long. Gawain turned and walked towards the net. Djokovic was already waiting beside him. Although his expression was a little disappointed, he still smiled.
Gao Wen trotted forward, opened his arms, and gave Djokovic a big hug. After experiencing a bloody peak confrontation, the two players found resonance with each other.
This is the cruelest and most wonderful moment in competitive sports.
Everything is related to winning or losing, but it is also unrelated to winning or losing.
“A great match.”
"It was a very, very exciting match, without a doubt one of the most exciting matches of the year-end finals this year. I may be a little shaky between this match and the group match between Nadal and Koven, but it was undoubtedly exciting."
"Gawain not only ended Djokovic's dream of winning four consecutive titles at the year-end finals, but also seized the initiative in the year-end world No. 1 race. More importantly, he brought uncertainty to the clash of giants in the era of giants."
"It is already foreseeable that the upcoming 2016 season will be very exciting, but we don't know if it will be better than this season."
"Before the year-end finals kicked off, we didn't expect the beginning, the process, or the ending."
"Maybe some people predicted that Gawain could beat Djokovic, but no one predicted that it would happen in the semifinals. This also means that the final matchup may be different. Whether it is Federer or Nadal, Gawain will face the two kings who created the era of giants in the final."
"so……"
Is the throne changing?