An interesting discussion is that the same opponent can actually show different auras and postures in the same game. Is this possible?
The answer is undoubtedly yes.
It's happening right in front of you.
At the beginning of the second set, Djokovic adjusted his tactics and returned to his familiar routine.
Paddle ball.
Djokovic's tactics may seem simple but are actually difficult. No matter what Gao Wen returns, Djokovic will hit the two baseline corners with all his strength, maneuver left and right, and continue to see-saw. Even if he sees an opportunity, he will not attack rashly.
, the powerfully wrapped ball forced Gawain to take risks and launch an attack.
Once the offensive quality is slightly insufficient, this will become a breakthrough for Djokovic to counterattack.
This also resulted in Gao Wen having to improve his offensive quality and take more risks. The level of anxiety in the game continued to soar as the Rockets continued to soar.
Slowly, Zhan Jun could also see the clues.
"This is a bit like the combination of Djokovic's tactics against Federer and Nadal. Djokovic once again showed his best tennis."
The game is deadlocked.
There was a back-and-forth collision, and wonderful shots continued. Whether it was Gawain or Djokovic, I couldn’t choose the top five shots today because there were too many substitutes. The intensity of the second set was not the same as that of the first set.
Even worse than before, the atmosphere at Arthur Ashe Stadium is heating up further.
In the second set, Djokovic took the lead in serving and maintained his lead while maintaining pressure.
It wasn't until the eighth game, when Gao Wen served, that the stalemate was finally broken.
In the sixth game, Djokovic missed three break points and Gao Wen saved his serve in a thrilling manner. As a result, Gao Wen was in danger again in the next service game.
He saved seven break points, missed three game points, and went through eleven equal points in a game. At the end of the long stalemate that lasted for more than sixteen minutes, Gao Wen finally came to -
The serve was not saved.
Djokovic seized the eighth break point and cashed it in with a signature forehand slash "inside-out", ending the long tug-of-war of the game.
then.
In the next serving game, the physical fitness of the two players obviously had problems, and their mistakes skyrocketed. Even Djokovic was a little unable to handle the ball. This was the first time this happened to the world's No. 1 player in this year's game; and,
This is only the second set of the final.
After all, Djokovic still showed his profound skills in playing ball, and maintained his breath after saving two break points——
Guaranteed hair.
Cashed in on the fourth count.
"6:3".
Djokovic regained the set.
Judging from the overall trend, the degree of anxiety about winning and losing in the second set has risen by two levels compared to the first set, and has further improved above the expected value.
Djokovic showed the style of being the best in the world, especially the grasp of key points in key games, gritting his teeth in a duel where the bayonet was red.
So, is Gawain's performance not good enough?
of course not.
In fact, Gao Wen still maintained high-intensity output. It was only because Djokovic also kept up with the intensity that the game fell into an anxious state again. It did not open the gap as easily as in the second half of the first set. The excitement of the game
Naturally, it keeps rising and the good shots keep coming.
McEnroe gave a famous quote in the commentary box.
"Djokovic is the king."
"Gawain is also a king."
"The showdown between kings and kings is not about age, experience, youth, or physical fitness, but the collision of will and true spiritual level."
"The Showdown of Kings" was the first time for a vigorous discussion on social networks, because McEnroe truly promoted Gawain to the ranks of giants, completely ignoring age and experience, and purely putting Gawain on the same level as the Big Four.
At a high level, it gives this game a new perspective.
then--
boom!
There was a lot of hustle and bustle online and offline. Even while the game was still going on, the hot searches were already blowing up, and the bustling discussion couldn't stop at all.
In fact, Gao Wen also proved McEnroe's point of view with practical actions, truly showing his kingly demeanor.
"6:4".
The victory in the third set belonged to Gao Wen. The defending champion won the battle of Tianwang Mountain, once again exceeding the big score, temporarily leading "2:1", setting off a heat wave.
Although Djokovic showed a better state in the second set, Gao Wen also launched a head-on confrontation without giving in, and fought back with all his strength in the third set, completing the feat of pulling out the tiger's teeth in the strong collision, abruptly coming from a complete loss.
The in-form Djokovic grabbed a watershed victory.
Immediately afterwards, he took the lead in breaking serve in the fourth set. They fought for twelve minutes and experienced seven deuces. Finally, Gao Wen cashed in on his fourth break point.
"4:2".
"King VS King", this peak showdown has once again ushered in a new explosive point, which has exceeded the expectations of countless people.
Arthur Ashe Stadium has gone completely crazy——
The moment Gao Wen cashed in on the break point, bright five-star red flags flew all over the sky, and he roared with blood dripping with sweat.
After defeating Federer cleanly "3:1" in the semi-finals, Gao Wen, who had experienced injuries and unexpected setbacks, also took the initiative in the finals and broke serve first in the fourth set with a big score of "2:1".
, there are only the last two games left to win the game.
fanaticism.
A real fanatic in the true sense of the word!
Moreover, not only Gao Wen fans, but all professionals and neutral fans are also excited, because——
Gao Wen has seized the opportunity and is about to become the first player to defend his title in Flushing in nine years.
This is truly legendary and magical.
A year ago, Gawain's sudden appearance caused chaos in the entire men's tennis world. Everyone was talking about Gawain for a while, but they also said that Gawain might just be a meteor that passed by in a flash, and did not even need to wait for a while.
Defending his title later this year, Gao Wen may have been lost to everyone.
But now?
Being at the scene, my whole body was hot, and the hot blood was rushing and burning in my body like magma. Even if I just sat quietly in the sun, I couldn't control the burning heat. It was obvious that the sun was setting in the west and sinking little by little, but Arthur-A
The stadium is getting brighter and crazier.
This scene in front of me can't help but awaken the memory of Melbourne Park again——
At that time, Djokovic was leading "2:0" and had three consecutive break points in the third set, which was about to completely destroy Gawain.
Almost everyone thinks the game is over, including artificial intelligence.
However, no, everyone already knew the story behind that game.
So, what now?
From Melbourne to New York, the same opponents were in the same situation, but the positions were reversed. Gawain became the leader and Djokovic was pushed to the edge of the cliff; and the most incredible thing is that Djokovic himself
He has been in Super Saiyan form since the second set.
The situation in front of me is indeed amazing.
How will it develop this time?
After encountering a break of serve, Djokovic did not slam his racket or roar. He was very calm, even terrifyingly calm, and silently turned around and walked back to the baseline.