Chapter 900 Sincerely
"6:2", "6:1", "7:6 (5)".
Three straight sets!
In the 2015 Australian Open quarterfinals, the most watched and hotly debated match was between Gawain and Nadal, and Gawain won in the end.
Since the Australian Open last year, the main theme of "Big Four vs. Challengers" has been throughout and has continued to this year. Although people were disappointed after the quarterfinals were announced, and Raonic and Dimitrov were unable to go further, Wawrinka and Gawain still proved themselves.
At this point, after the US Open, Gao Wen reached the semi-finals of the second consecutive Grand Slam tournament, emerging like a comet, proving that he was not a shooting star.
What is even more amazing is that, so far, Gawain has not lost a set, which is consistent with Djokovic, Berdych and Murray.
Whether facing the powerful Tomic and Kyrgios, or the Big Four Nadal, Gawain swept through with perfect performance.
There is no doubt that this also marks the strong rise of Gao Wen. He is no longer a "dark horse star who suddenly appeared", but a top player who has truly established his foothold in the top ranks. Players born in the 1990s are still in the rising period, and players born in the 1995s have already begun to emerge. The men's tennis world is indeed getting more and more exciting.
Next up? In the semifinals, Gawain will face Murray, who had already swept through earlier, for the second consecutive match against the Big Four and a place in the final.
"Gawain vs. the Big Four 2.0" is now online.
This should be another exciting matchup.
The reason why people like the Big Four is that one challenger after another comes on the scene and attacks the Big Four, but the Big Four are always able to further improve themselves with better and more exciting performances, withstand the impact, complete the transformation, and evolve into a more powerful appearance.
From Federer's sweeping victory, to the double dragon competition between Federer and Nadal, to Djokovic breaking the balance to form a new three-way competition, and finally to Murray's transformation to the top.
The "Big Four" were not formed from the beginning, but developed step by step over more than ten years. People like the legends of Federer and Nadal, but at the same time, people are also looking forward to the addition of Djokovic and Murray to complete the reshuffle.
The same is true now.
If Wawrinka or Gawain, or even Raonic, Dimitrov and other players can break the deadlock again and become the fifth pole, the fans will definitely welcome it with both hands and feet.
However, the problem is that the Big Four have a strong fan base, which becomes stronger and stronger as time goes by. The problems that subsequent challengers will face are becoming more and more severe. It is definitely not an easy task to become the "fifth pole".
The only thing that is certain is that for true tennis fans, appreciating, witnessing, participating in and enjoying this process is a pleasure.
So, can Gao Wen do it? Can he beat two giants in the same tournament in a row, just like Del Potro at the 2009 US Open and Wawrinka at the 2014 Australian Open? It is worth mentioning that in the second half of last year, Gao Wen had a total of four defeats, Nadal, Simon, Murray, and Djokovic.
Now, Gawain has successfully defeated Nadal and will face Murray in the next game, which will obviously be another tough battle.
From this perspective, Gao Wen's draw is still tough. It is different from the US Open, but equally tough.
However, that’s all in the past.
For Gao Wen, enjoying the victory of this game is the key point, the only key point.
"Hahaha……"
Laughter involuntarily surged in my chest, settling from the corners of my mouth to the bottom of my eyes. Then I turned around, looked at the scoreboard, and confirmed the answer again.
Inadvertently, he saw Nadal waiting patiently in front of the net. He also noticed Gawain's actions and smiled.
Gawain scratched his head and walked over quickly. "Sorry, I still can't believe it. I need to confirm with my eyes that I'm not dreaming."
Sincere and frank.
Nadal was amused. After spending time with the young man in Doha, he knew that the young man in front of him was a humorous person, and his upright attitude always made people like him.
However, Nadal did not say much, but just made one gesture: raising his right hand high.
Gao Wen's eyes lit up. This was the first time that Nadal took the initiative to celebrate their doubles match. Such an action at this moment was of special significance.
Gawain took a quick step forward, high-fived, and bumped fists, then the two of them bumped shoulders, completing the celebration, just like in Doha.
Compared with words, the emotions conveyed by body language and facial expressions are always more vivid and delicate, and everything is implied.
Then, Nadal opened his arms enthusiastically, hugged Gao Wen, and patted Gao Wen's chest heavily, "Congratulations, you deserve this victory."
"Thank you." Gao Wen was not modest. "I tried my best. I cherish every opportunity to stand across the net from you, but I took my chance this time."
It is not the victor's aggressiveness, nor the victor's pride and complacency, but a kind of uprightness and self-confidence, with sincerity in the eyes.
Nadal also raised the corner of his mouth along with Gawain's smile, but he didn't say anything more. It was not because he was disappointed, but because he didn't want to take away the lights and applause that belonged to Gawain. Now was the time for Gawain to enjoy his victory. "You deserve it. The one with the better performance won."
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After saying that, Nadal patted Gawain's chest heavily, then took a small step back, signaling Gawain to shake hands with the referee first.
After the two men shook hands with the referee, Nadal returned to his own player lounge, quickly packed his luggage, and gave the stage to Gawain.
In fact, defeat is never pleasant at any time, even after staying in the professional tour for ten or twenty years, and tonight's defeat was even more bitter.
In Melbourne Park, Nadal always lacked a little luck.
However, Nadal has no regrets. He tried his best until the last moment of the game, and tonight, Gawain won with an unparalleled performance, so he will keep the bitterness to himself and give Gawain a sincere applause.
Nadal left and waved to the audience.
Applause, thunder.
Turning around, Nadal could see that Gawain was still standing, with bright eyes and a smile on his face, applauding and welcoming his departure.
A trace of sadness flashed across Nadal's eyes, but he still smiled and applauded Gawain. Without stopping, he turned around and strode out of Rod Laver Arena.
Clap, clap, clap.
Boom boom boom! The whole audience applauded in the warmest and most sincere way to bid farewell to a warrior, a fighter, and a brave man. On this court, Nadal left too many regrets, but he never gave up. He strode to Melbourne Park with his head held high and left with his head held high.
Because he has given it all, he has no regrets.
(End of this chapter)