Chapter 796: Meaningful
Ah!
Ah!
When Gao Wen finally scored the winning point with a slice shot, the audience's emotions exploded instantly, and the cheers and applause could no longer be controlled.
Wonderful!
It was really exciting! The battle between the two sides was a bloody one, and every fight was a collision of wisdom and strength, tactics and skills, with sparks flying everywhere.
The charm of doubles matches was fully displayed.
You can see the bustling crowd standing up, waving their arms and cheering. Applause is not enough to express their inner madness and joy. It is like a rock concert. Only by cheering and shouting can you truly enjoy it and avoid your heart exploding.
Ahhh! The roar of the mountains and the sea exploded with incredible energy.
However, after shouting and venting, the audience gradually came to their senses and soon realized that...something seemed a little wrong...right?
The game is over?
The tug-of-war in the last game was so close and intense, with both sides going back and forth without giving up an inch. The enthusiasm of the audience was rekindled, and almost everyone thought that the match might continue for a while. After all, Djokovic and Krajinovic would never surrender easily.
It was precisely because of this that the audience cheered with abandon, completely immersed in the game and completely forgetting that the last point was the match point.
But after I came to my senses, I realized...it stopped abruptly.
This, that’s it?
The winner has been decided?
And there was a duck egg? Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment.
It cannot be said that it was not exciting. The close combat between the two sides did produce many good shots. It was even more exciting than singles matches and could be called an experience similar to skydiving.
But it can’t be said to be wonderful. At least, the audience is looking forward to more——
After all, this is "Nadal VS Djokovic VS Galen". It is so rare and so precious to see three Grand Slam champions on the field at the same time in the past year. If you miss today, how can you have the chance to see such a matchup in the future?
However, this is competitive sports.
Everyone is looking forward to the peak showdown, but the cruel reality is that the peak showdown also requires the right time, place and people, none of which can be missing.
Even in a strong match between the Big Four, the excitement of the game can only be determined by the status of the two teams, weather conditions, the level of the event, etc. There are often one-sided wins and losses among the Big Four, and it is not necessarily a clash of the titans every time they meet.
At this time, the audience finally came to their senses, because the four players on the court had all gathered in front of the net and were shaking hands after the game, which also meant:
it's over.
Regardless of whether the audience likes it or feels sorry for it, the doubles match has come to an end.
But if you think about it carefully, it is already a rare honor to be able to witness such a doubles match live, not to mention that they can continue to look forward to the semi-finals of the singles match, "Gawain vs. Djokovic", right?
then--
Papapapa! Ahhhh! As the eyes exchanged, the stadium once again erupted in warm applause and cheers. The local residents of Doha once again added color to the event with their enthusiasm.
At least, today's match featured a wonderful first set and a breathtaking last game in the second set, which was worth the price of the ticket.
Boom boom boom! The whole place was in an uproar.
One could even hear the faint sound of whistles - in Doha, this seemed a bit... out of place.
"Novak..."
"…Rafa."
"...Gawain..."
The bustling shouts came one after another, and Gawain's name could be heard occasionally among the two giants, and the golden sunlight exploded.
In front of the net, four players were shaking hands crosswise.
“A great game.”
Djokovic shook Gao Wen's right hand and said with a smile, showing his grace and etiquette.
But Gao Wen could clearly feel that there was murderous intent in Djokovic's eyes.
"Today is clearly not our lucky day."
Djokovic said with a smile on his face that Gawain could clearly feel the power transmitted from his palm, which was like a crab claw, showing high fighting spirit in an unyielding manner, clamping his palm fiercely.
So, is this a declaration of war? Gao Wen did not show any weakness either, and immediately responded with a strong handshake. The collision of strength and power immediately tensed the forearm muscles of both players; however, it was not obvious on the surface, and the smile on the corners of their mouths was still lightly raised.
"Ha, it's a relief to know that Novak Djokovic also needs the favor of the goddess of luck."
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Djokovic pursed his lips and immediately sensed the sarcasm in Gawain's words. He could see the muscles in his cheeks tighten a little and nodded slightly, responding meaningfully.
"Luck is part of the game, believe me, we all need it."
Gao Wen did not refute, but nodded slightly following Djokovic's actions and said with a smile, "I always thought that was an excuse for losers, but now it seems not to be the case. Sure enough, I still have a lot to learn."
Djokovic: …
It's full of gunpowder.
But soon, Djokovic and Gawain released their hands in tacit understanding and did not continue to entangle, but their eyes were filled with smoke.
They all knew that this was just a side story and the real main course had not yet been served.
The air was slightly tense.
Kranovic glanced at Gawain for a moment longer and glared at him fiercely, while Djokovic secretly nudged his fellow brother, and then the two of them took the lead in walking forward and shaking hands with the referee.
Nadal slowed down a little, and stood sideways to block between Gawain and Djokovic. He turned his head and glanced at Gawain. Although he didn't say anything, his eyes showed that he was concerned about Gawain's condition.
Gao Wen showed Nadal a relaxed smile, indicating that he was fine, and then patted Nadal on the shoulder, "How about it, do you want to continue practicing after the game today?"
Nadal was amused by Gawain's lighthearted teasing tone, "I can continue to practice, but forget about your words. We should prepare for the singles match."
For them, doubles is a drill and singles is the focus.
Later on, both Gawain and Djokovic will play in the singles quarterfinals. How could they have time for extra practice?
If all goes well, Gawain and Djokovic will meet in the semifinals and compete for a place in the final, which is the highly anticipated follow-up.
Especially after Nadal was unexpectedly eliminated in the singles competition, the focus of the entire Doha event was on the potential showdown in the semi-finals of the upper half. It can be seen from the post-match press conference of the doubles match that reporters are no exception and their attention has already been one step ahead.
"...Now people are saying that Gawain is Djokovic's nemesis. Today in the doubles match, Gawain won another victory, continuing his excellent performance against Djokovic. It seems that Gawain has mastered the code to defeat Djokovic..."
(End of this chapter)