Gawain clenched his fists, looked up to the sky and roared. He no longer held back at this moment, and all the suppressed emotions were released, like a bloody war god.
"Ah! Ahhh!"
Pullan, raising his clenched right fist high, did not cheer or shout, but stared intently at the figure in the center of the court.
From "2:5" behind to "7:5" reversal, relying only on written reports or live scores, you can't feel the ups and downs and twists and turns of the process. It is suffocating and crazy, and your heart is on the verge of bursting.
It is precisely because of witnessing it with one's own eyes that this joy is so pure and so strong; it is also precisely because of personal experience that the charm of competitive sports is so contagious, and one can deeply feel the burning enthusiasm at the scene.
This was the first time that Pulan actually witnessed the whole game live.
Now, Pu Lan finally understands Gawain's passion, those loves, those devotions, those dedications, the energy bursting from the depths of the soul, so real.
"Ah! Ahhh!"
Court One, losing your mind.
Indeed, they did not get to see the tiebreaker in the end, but the strong confrontation between the two players to save each other's set points was exciting enough, and the moment when the second serve ACE fulfilled the set point was even more exciting.
My scalp was numb and my soul was out of body.
Who can refuse?
"Bah! Gawain!"
"Bah! Dimi!"
The whole place was turbulent.
Even during the inter-set break, the enthusiasm of the audience did not rest, shouting the names of the two players and spontaneously playing crowd control.
They are not just supporting Gawain or Dimitrov, they are looking forward to a more exciting duel. Compared with a simple victory or defeat, a duel that is deeply remembered is more exciting and nostalgic.
Until 2023, the 2008 Wimbledon final is still called "the best in history" by countless experts and countless fans, and it will go down in history.
The continuation of the fateful duel between Federer and Nadal off the court, the final meeting between Roland Garros and Wimbledon for three consecutive years, and the completely different and tit-for-tat playing styles of the two players, these are all reasons.
In addition, the exciting content of the game in which the two players saw red bayonets and refused to give in an inch was also very important. Even years later, some of the incredible confrontations and collisions in it are still talked about by fans.
Therefore, when people mention that epoch-making pinnacle match again, they will firmly remember Nadal's victory, but they will not forget Federer's performance. This is the real excitement beyond the victory or defeat itself.
Victory is worth remembering; but competition is worth remembering even more than victory.
Now, the audience is looking forward to——
Perhaps, people do not expect Gao Wen and Dimitrov to compete in the 2008 Wimbledon final; but who knows, maybe this is the first prelude to the epoch-making peak showdown of the new generation's youth storm.
Sure enough, the two players lived up to expectations.
The only doubt is that Dimitrov suffered a comeback despite being far ahead in the first set. It was undoubtedly a heavy blow to him, which also made people worry about Dimitrov's mental state.
Dimitrov, who has always been prone to slipping up in critical situations in strong duels, has been weak under pressure and lacks a sense of domineering and fierceness. This is also his psychological constraint; and now he is facing each other across the net.
It's Gawain again, his good friend, can he be ruthless?
In competitive sports, friendship exists objectively; however, when players step onto the field, they must remain calm and focus on the game.
To be serious, you have to be cold-blooded and ruthless enough to be able to be truly ruthless. It may not be life and death, but there is really only one winner.
So, can Dimitrov become more ruthless? Against Gao Wen, after the first set, how much fighting spirit does he have left to win?
In the second set, Dimitrov gave a perfect answer——
Different from the first set, in the second set, it was Gao Wen who broke serve first. After successfully breaking serve in the fifth game, he entered the inter-game break with a "3:2" lead.
Almost all viewers believed that after entering the state, Gawain had completely controlled the game, and Dimitrov may not have the blood and fighting spirit to continue fighting.
However, Dimitrov, who was falling behind, once again showed his talent, dared to fight hard, and suddenly had a sudden flash of inspiration. His shocking hitting skills frequently appeared in the next game. His mercury-filled offense was fully displayed on the grass court.
It can be seen that Gawain's understanding of grass is still insufficient.
With smooth attacks and counterattacks that turned from defense to offense, Dimitrov showed an unparalleled level and even beat Gawain to the point where he had no temper at all.
In "Love-game", Dimitrov scored four straight points and broke Gawain's serve cleanly, and both sides returned to the same starting line.
Moreover, in the next game, which was Dimitrov's own service game, he once again secured four points in a row and took the lead again.
Winning eight points in a row!
Although not as good as Gawain's five consecutive games in the second half of the first set, Dimitrov's continuous offensive completely burned the small universe and sent Court No. 1 into a frenzy, with a roar of applause.
The support and support could not be stopped at all, and the people who were eating melons had completely lost their minds.
It was not until Gao Wen scored a point in his own service game with a straight forehand that it ended Dimitrov's ten-point climax.
Moreover, in this game, Gao Wen fell into a "15:40" behind situation, and Dimitrov got two consecutive break points. It can indeed be seen that in the middle of the second set, Dimitrov improved his state and grasped the situation.
Taking the opportunity of Gawain's extreme physical strength, he sent out a wave of continuous shock waves, showing his posture as a master on grass.
In times of crisis, Gao Wen once again showed his abilities. On the one hand, he is calm and focused, and on the other hand, he is diverse in techniques and rich in tactics. Although he is still adapting to the offensive system on grass, he can always find
There are different ways to deal with these difficulties.
In the end, Gao Wen saved three break points and cashed in on the first game point, avoiding the dilemma of losing three games in a row.
The significance of the thrilling service is not to hold on to the score, but to withstand Dimitrov's continuous impact and regain the balance in the second set.
"4:4".
"5:5".
…
In the next two games, both Gao Wen and Dimitrov got break points, but neither player broke serve. It can be seen that due to the decline in physical fitness, the speed increase at the critical moment was slightly insufficient, so that
The number of mistakes increased, which also brought about variables, and the suspense was once plunged into mystery.
"6:6".
With Gao Wen holding serve again, the battle between dragons and tigers in the second set officially entered the tie-break to determine the final winner.
In the tie-break, Dimitrov served first, but it was Gawain who was the first to complete the mini-break.
It can be seen that after entering the tie-break, Gawain's concentration and state improved again. He suppressed Dimitrov with a backhand slash, causing Dimitrov to cut into the net and bring about a mini break.
Advantage.
Seeing that the balance of victory in the tie-break was about to tilt towards Gawain, Dimitrov once again showed his high fighting spirit and broke back with a straight backhand shot, bringing the two players back to the same starting line again.