Chapter 932: The Battle of Mount Hua Boom
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Djokovic roared, like a lion waking up from sleep, announcing his status as the king of Melbourne Park with his roar, showing his kingly demeanor.
Boom! Similarly, Rod Laver Arena was released, which was perhaps the most worthy of cheering and celebration in the past week.
When did Australian fans like Djokovic so much? To be precise, the host audience did not like Djokovic, but "the biggest hope to beat Gawain", which is the essence of the matter.
As in the previous quarter-finals and semi-finals, the local audience always placed their hopes on Nadal and Murray on the other side of the court, but unfortunately, for various reasons, they were unable to fulfill the hosts' most urgent wishes. Now it is Djokovic's turn.
When Gawain defeated Murray and advanced to the final, the media reporters were waiting for the ultimate showdown between the "Big Four vs. Challengers".
The host audience also did some calculations. Who is more likely to beat Gawain? Djokovic? Or Wawrinka? For ordinary fans, this is not a difficult answer. Although Wawrinka is the defending champion, the chances of winning are still on Djokovic's side.
It's not just because of the past record of fighting, it's more of a trust, a sustenance and a belief.
Faith in the Big Four.
The strength built up over a full decade, the power built up by forty Grand Slams, the bond established by countless victories and championships.
The existence of the "Big Four" itself has a symbolic meaning and even creates strong psychological pressure. Opponents are already timid before they step onto the court. Especially in Grand Slam tournaments, they have absolute dominance. Over time, it has become a new belief.
Perhaps, the entire professional tennis world is calling for the rise of a new generation, hoping that the younger generation can break through the blockade of the Big Four and become the Grand Slam champion.
Perhaps, neutral fans and spectators are also looking forward to it, even Australian fans are no exception, they all have high hopes for the new generation.
But not this year, at least not this year, at least not how Australian fans think.
They need the Big Four to continue to be strong.
They need the Big Four to continue to dominate.
They need Djokovic to beat Gawain.
They need moments like this, otherwise...
No.
No no no.
They refuse to think “otherwise,” because Djokovic will beat Kovan, because Djokovic can certainly beat Kovan.
What's more! This is Melbourne Park, Djokovic's most dominant stadium. Four of his seven Grand Slam titles so far have come from this venue. Even among the Big Four, Djokovic is the undisputed king in Melbourne. Who else could be more suitable for this task than him? Finally!
Djokovic withstood Wawrinka's powerful counterattack and showed unparalleled strength in the deciding set, officially announcing the arrival of the king.
After waiting and waiting, hoping and hoping, the host audience finally received good news at the end of a long period of suffering and torture.
Then--
Group carnival!
Boom! There was a loud roar.
Boom boom boom! It goes on and on.
The sound was like the roar of mountains and the sea, shaking the earth and resounding through the sky. Djokovic welcomed the long-lost roar on this court, as if the whole world was standing behind him.
This should be the highest level of treatment Djokovic has received at Melbourne Park since the epic six-hour Australian Open final in 2012.
Djokovic's blood also boiled. He clenched his right hand into a fist and pounded his chest hard, feeling his heart beating. Finally, he looked up to the sky and let out a long roar. He tore his jersey directly, like a butterfly emerging from a cocoon, releasing the emotions suppressed deep in his heart without reservation.
Because Djokovic knows that there are some things that cannot be said, even if he thinks so in his heart.
At times like this, actions speak louder than words.
He thought so, and did so. He had already expressed what he should have expressed, and thus—
At the post-match press conference, Djokovic, who had regained his composure and rationality, appeared particularly calm when facing the bombardment of reporters.
When the enemy comes, we will fight them; when the water comes, we will block it with earth.
The only exception was that when reporters asked Djokovic about the reason for his emotional outburst after the game, the world No. 1 left some meaningful words.
Among them, he first expressed his respect and reverence for Wawrinka, and also said that defeating Wawrinka on the same court was indeed of great significance.
Djokovic then said, "I know you guys are looking forward to my rematch with Kovan, and the same is true for me."
Then, Djokovic also praised and affirmed Gawain, and expressed his respect for Gawain, but at the end of his words.
"Gawain, here I come."
It is understated, but sharp. There is too much emotional weight hidden behind the simple words, and the confident smile shows that he is determined to win.
Reporters are free to interpret this freely, and this is obviously not such a simple sentence, which truly shows Djokovic's dominance as the world's number one.
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Exploded.
News media big and small have gone crazy. From Doha to Melbourne, the powerful showdown that has been carefully prepared has finally taken place.
and!
It actually happened on the stage of a Grand Slam final. Even the reporters who hadn't accidentally noticed it were stunned and almost had a cerebral hemorrhage.
I can't contain my excitement!
"Djokovic vs. Gawain".
This matchup is not only a perfect match between the "Big Four vs. Challengers", but also a powerful collision between the Mesozoic and the New Generation. More importantly, the two players have their own traffic and topics. The collision and interweaving of various factors have made the entire tennis world noisy.
It's not just the media reporters. It's other fellow players, Hall of Fame legends, the spectators who don't watch tennis at all, and professional athletes from other competitive sports...
All kinds of things, all eyes were focused on the social networks, and even the other three giants were asked about their predictions and prospects for the final.
No one is exempt from this.
No one! The atmosphere gradually heated up. I am afraid that the attention to this year's Australian Open final will reach an unprecedented level.
And on top of all this, one more thing happened.
On January 31st, the thirteenth day of competition, the women's singles final took place first.
Serena Williams defeated Sharapova in straight sets, reached the top and won her 19th Grand Slam championship trophy, once again defending her glory and majesty as the "Queen of Tennis" with actual performance.
The turmoil and chaos that continued from last year to this year finally came to an end with Serena Williams winning the year-end finals and Australian Open consecutively.
The king is still the king.
At least until the clay court season arrives.
So, what about men's singles?
Will Djokovic, who is also the world's No. 1, be able to follow in Serena Williams' footsteps and continue to win the Australian Open after winning the year-end finals? And will Gawain, as a challenger, be able to rewrite the fate of men's tennis? The final battle on the top of the Forbidden City! (End of this chapter)