The rolling heat wave snaked down like lava, with Arthur Ashe Stadium as the center, radiating in all directions, and the afternoon sun was eclipsed.
"Novak!"
"Novak!"
Serbian fans cheered in unison, circling and surging above the stadium, creating a storm, which truly made people feel the elegance of the giants.
On the court, Djokovic carried his own equipment bag, appeared calmly and calmly, waved politely, and stepped onto Arthur Ashe Stadium for the fourth time in five years on Sunday afternoon, preparing to hit his career.
The second US Open championship trophy exudes strong belief from the inside out.
Then, amidst the hustle and bustle, the on-site host extended his voice to welcome the second finalist to the stage——
Defending champion Gao Wen.
Buzz.
Buzz buzz.
The air was surging, briefly falling into the gap of noise and roar, and all the eyes of the audience were focused on the players' tunnel, welcoming the appearance of the Dark Knight.
Then.
Qiao Wangsheng, who remained standing, raised his head and chest, raised his right arm high, and the cry from deep in his dantian exploded like thunder.
"Fight!"
It's not about shouting Gawain's name, but about expressing the vibration deep in the soul in the simplest and most fanatical way.
It's like dropping a stone on the calm sea, a small, light, insignificant stone, but it spreads like a prairie fire, and thousands of huge waves surge one after another.
It started, and in a blink of an eye it filled the whole place, and the whole world fell into a roar.
"Fight!"
"Fight!"
"Fight!"
The momentum, one layer after another, one wave after another, continues to rise continuously. As you shout and shout, your soul will burn uncontrollably, and you can deeply feel the heat wave, passion, and madness in your chest.
Rampant, the blood reaching the boiling point flows unbridled, and the surging energy is all turned into shouts and released.
The whole place was agitated.
One wave, then another.
In an instant, even Arthur Ashe Stadium became insignificant. On this land, the rolling sound waves condensed into a towering giant, beating its chest, burning its soul, and erupting into an earth-shattering roar.
Strongly announcing the official debut of the Dark Knight.
"Fight!"
Above the eardrums, there was only a roar.
Even Djokovic couldn't help but pause for a moment and looked towards the players' tunnel, unable to hide his surprise——
Amidst thousands of scorching eyes, Gawain was carrying his equipment bag, smiling, waving his right hand to signal, slightly raising his chin and scanning the audience. Those bright eyes were filled with stars and sea, and the whole audience was
The splendor and splendor are all contained in the pupils and deeply imprinted in the mind.
——Hoarse and deafening.
"Fight!"
No one is exempt. No one!
The same is true for the commentator.
Jaw-dropping, silence, no one spoke, the scene being played out in front of me made words eclipse, so why not just enjoy the scene quietly.
After the two semi-finals, people were speculating about whose home field the final would be?
Analyzing from the past situation, Gao Wen can be regarded as half of the home court, but don’t forget that Djokovic’s mass base as a giant cannot be underestimated. In addition to Federer and Nadal, Djokovic’s home court advantage is also
There is no doubt, not to mention that Gao Wen eliminated Federer in the semi-finals——
Are you sure the New York audience won't resent Gawain?
If one plus one subtracts, the audience in the final may be 50-50, watching the show and enjoying the game, and Djokovic may even win more support.
However.
The reality is something else.
One side fell to the ground, the flag was clear, and the whole audience stood behind Gawain with a crushing attitude, igniting the enthusiasm of Arthur Ashe Stadium.
In my memory, it seems that I have returned to the final match between Federer and Djokovic in 2007. The New York audience cheered for Federer with their lives.
And today, it happened again. Although Djokovic's opponent across the net was different, the familiar scene remained unchanged.
Looking up, the bright red that belongs to China is fluttering, and the roar and excitement gradually turn into echoes, blending into the air and blood.
The game has not even started yet, and the audience has already chosen their side.
Unexpectedly, but reasonably, New York cheered for Gawain.
Djokovic was stunned for a moment, with a trace of astonishment and confusion in his eyes. If it were against Federer or Nadal, he would understand——
Even though I don’t like it and I feel a little helpless, it’s understandable.
But Gawain?
The taste was indeed mixed. From Melbourne to New York, the location of the home court seemed to be reversed, but this ignited Djokovic's fighting spirit.
More than once, Djokovic has faced such a challenge, and even experienced several attacks with boos and boos from the audience. Djokovic has also said more than once that those boos, provocations, and attacks are counterproductive.
It can become his energy and fuel and stimulate his state.
In Djokovic's heart, there is a kind of stubbornness and tenacity that refuses to admit defeat.
"If you think I can't do it, then I will do it to show you."
However, somewhat unexpectedly, Djokovic did not expect to face such a situation in today's final. Amidst the absurdity and helplessness, his fighting spirit had already been ignited.
Of course, even without the excitement of the grand occasion, Djokovic was already full of fighting spirit——
Facing Gao Wen, he has suffered three consecutive defeats, and he only won against Gao Wen once in his career at the London Indoor Stadium last year.
This awakened memories of the early days of Djokovic's career. When he faced Federer and Nadal, he lost six games in a row and was completely suppressed; but the problem was, those were Federer and Nadal, and what he saw in front of him was a high-level player.
Wen, a pursuer and a challenger, how could he admit defeat?
He must win this final.
And now, there's another reason to win.
Djokovic looked away and began to adjust his breathing. The fighting spirit deep in his soul had begun to boil.
"……Wow."
"It seems that the defending champion has secured his place in New York."
"Not only because the young Gauvin remains undefeated in New York and conquered the city with his unparalleled performance, but also because the temperament that Gauvin displayed on and off the court has continued from last year to this year."
"Last year he played the role of a dark horse, and no one was optimistic about his prospects; this year, due to injuries and accidents, he was cast a shadow before heading to New York."
"However, for two consecutive years, in this city and this stadium, Gao Wen showed his fighting spirit and energy with practical actions and conquered the fans with his 'fighting' attitude."
As a commentator, McEnroe cannot name the sponsor, nor can he comment on the sponsor's marketing plan, but the fact that cannot be ignored is-
Nike's strategy was successful again.
Since Roland Garros, Nike has been promoting the image of "continuous fighting", which has become Gao Wen's new brand feature.
After experiencing the impact of Roland Garros, the challenge of Wimbledon, and the twists and turns of the North American summer hard court season, Gao Wen finally stepped onto the final stage in Flushing as a king. This journey is the best interpretation of "continuous fighting".
So, New York went crazy.
The raging heat wave in front of us is completely the result of Nike's off-court fueling. New York is truly becoming Gao Wen's home court.