Knock knock.

The knock on the door echoed in the cold corridor, disturbing the tranquility of the night and creating ripples.

However, after waiting for a while, Sampras did not receive any response and frowned slightly.

Knock knock.

Sampras knocked on the door again, but still got no response. He didn't think Gawain was hiding from him, so did that mean Gawain was not in the room?

But if Gawain wasn't in the room, where could he have gone?

Was it in the Dimitrov room? Or was it in the Bryan brothers' room?

Today's events have all ended, and the final seats for the ATP Finals singles and doubles have all been decided.

The Bryan brothers lost after a hard-fought three-set battle, continuing their unstable form throughout the season. Ultimately, they were unable to turn the tide and were eliminated in the semifinals.

Like Djokovic, the Bryan brothers also lost a game with no way out, ending a turbulent season with regret.

But the slight difference is that Djokovic has a huge lead in world ranking points and still has a glimmer of hope, and the owner of the year-end world number one position has not yet been settled; while the Bryan brothers have no such opportunity. Losing the match means losing the year-end world number one position, full stop.

The Bryan brothers' decade-long dominance of doubles, since they first topped the world rankings in men's doubles in 2003, came to an end this year.

Of course, this does not mean the end of the Bryan brothers' careers. Everything is possible in the world of competitive sports, but no one can deny that the twin brothers are already 37 years old this year. The shackles brought by injuries and age are gradually becoming apparent, and what is coming will eventually come.

What kind of performance this pair of legendary doubles players will bring in the coming season will also be a variable, and the focus on them will inevitably change.

Whether it is injury or age, this is part of competitive sports; to be more precise, this is part of life, and no one is exempt.

In everyone's life, we all need to face birth, aging, sickness and death. Sometimes, aging is a good thing; but sometimes it is the opposite. We face the ups and downs of life at different times and stages. There are challenges and lessons everywhere. It is a necessary journey for everyone.

This is even more cruel and bloody in the world of competitive sports. No one can escape the troubles of injuries and the shackles of age. This is a course that every professional player must face and go through.

But the difference in competitive sports is that

They are always challenging themselves and their limits, chasing after the impossible. Scientific research once believed that it was impossible for humans to break the ten-second mark in the 100-meter race; scientific research once believed that humans could not enter the universe; professionals once believed that 14 Grand Slam titles in men's singles were an insurmountable peak.

However, these "fixed cognitions" are being overturned and rewritten step by step.

Don't give up hope, don't surrender, challenges are part of life, never say "impossible", this is the most wonderful part of competitive sports, and it is also a belief that everyone needs to cherish in life.

The second men's singles semi-final is the best proof.

Federer, the legendary tennis player who is only three years younger than the Bryan brothers, stepped into the O2 Arena for the year-end finals with doubts and worries after a season full of ups and downs and disappointments, but proved himself with practical actions that he is still one of the best players in the world.

Still strong, still at the top, still hungry for victory, still hungry for the championship.

After winning three consecutive games in the group stage and qualifying as the group leader, the two players once again put on a tit-for-tat battle in the semi-finals facing their old rival Nadal, who was also fighting hard, challenging and making breakthroughs.

Live up to expectations!

In the end, Federer came out on top.

“6:4”, “6:4”.

Two straight sets.

Federer had the last laugh, defeating Nadal on the indoor hard court with an unparalleled strong and stable performance, striding into the final and making another effort towards his record seventh year-end finals title.

Crash!

Lively and bustling.

The entire social network exploded with incredible energy——

"Federer VS Gawain".

Peak showdown, historic moment.

There are many reasons. From any perspective, this game should not be missed. It is another way to end the season. Although it is not the main theme of the season with Gawain versus Djokovic, if you think about it carefully, such a final matchup is more interesting.

First of all, Federer is the starting point of the era of giants and the source of everything. Whether it is Nadal or Djokovic, when they reach the top of the throne, they all need to pass the test of Federer. This is the only way to win the recognition of fans.

Secondly, Gawain needs to prove himself again. So far, Gawain has taken the lead in the record against the Big Four. The only exception is Federer. The two players have won two games each in four encounters, and the result is evenly matched.

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Indeed, Gawain had just proved himself by defeating Federer in the semi-finals in New York. No one could deny such a performance, and it was also a turning point that established Gawain as the "Fifth Giant", but no one would forget the epic classic at Wimbledon.

At Wimbledon, Gawain fought hard for five sets and finally lost to Federer in a long set. That is still the most bitter defeat in Gawain's career so far. Now they are back in London, back to another venue where Federer holds countless records, and another test awaits.

Gao Wen needs to get past Federer at the O2 Arena in London.

Finally, whether it is Gawain or Federer, the core keyword of their season is "struggle". Gawain tries to fight for a new world, while Federer tries to break through his own limits in the competition and impact. This is also the case in the last game of the year.

For Federer, the historic seventh year-end finals title will prove that he can still win the Grand Slam. The eighteenth Grand Slam title is not a luxury. He is still the top among the giants and defends the throne.

For Gao Wen, he needs a victory, the last and most important one to end the season, so that he can climb to the top of the world's number one throne at the end of the year and prove with practical actions that the "fifth giant" is not just the media's wishful thinking.

Perhaps, after one game, ATP will usher in a whole new world.

In every way, this is a game that carries the weight of history.

Finally, there is one more thing, which seems insignificant but is actually crucial——

Sign the table.

Wawrinka. Murray. Nadal. Djokovic. And now... Federer.

This is the draw for Gao Wen's finalists in this year's year-end finals:

The five players are ranked exactly in the top six in the world, and they will appear in the order of world sixth, world fourth, world fifth, world first, and world third.

Moreover, these five players are all Grand Slam champions among active players except Del Potro.

And…the Big Four Grand Slam.