At Center Court, when Hayes Oleson hit the ball out of bounds for the last time, Giron could no longer control his emotions and screamed to the sky.
He has really waited too long.
And it's not just Athens? Entering the second half of the season, the ups and downs of his form put Giron in a sluggish state. At the same time, the worries of the graduation season also followed. Although he was still a junior, should he turn professional?
Considerations have also come into view.
All kinds of worries became more and more lingering because of the ups and downs of his own state.
All this time, Jilong has been suppressing his emotions, secretly competing with himself, like a butterfly trying to break out of its cocoon, struggling with all his strength but only getting weaker and weaker, so that he began to doubt himself:
"Can I really break through?"
“Am I really cut out for the career?”
The downturn in Athens happened under such a background, but after leaving the team arena and entering the singles draw, he finally slowly regained his focus. He used the rhythm he was most familiar with and most comfortable to accumulate through every shot of the ball.
Confidence, move forward step by step, waiting for the moment to emerge from the cocoon and become a butterfly.
Then--
"ah!"
Jiron clenched his fists and vented the suppressed emotions in his chest heartily. He did it. He finally successfully reached the finals and reawakened the passion and love for tennis in his blood. It was as if every inch of his skin was burning.
Roared without reservation.
This day has finally arrived!
Then, Jilong turned around and looked at the audience stands, looking for his family members, showing his faith and determination with piercing eyes:
There is only one game left, and there is still the final threshold before becoming a national champion. No matter who he faces, he will go on the court and give his best.
Refuse to leave any regrets.
he is ready
Exactly fifteen minutes later, Court No. 1.
"yeah!"
Gawain jumped up high, raised his arms and shouted, but that was all, there was no more celebration, he turned to look at the audience stand.
At a glance, you can see Macdonald who is standing for a standing ovation, and then the smile on Gawain's lips rises.
Sunshine. Confidence. Firmness.
There is no more celebration, that's because he believes that this is not the end, he is moving forward unswervingly towards his dream, and it is now within reach.
The final, no matter which player you play against, is a difficult game——
They are the seed players, they are the proud ones, they are the favorites to win the championship, they are the focus of attention, and they are the challengers who lower their profile and launch an attack.
Gawain doesn't mind being regarded as an impactor and challenger, because this opportunity is a ray of sunshine stolen from the fingers of fate. Everything that is happening now is happiness as perfect as a dream. He
There will be no restraint, nor will there be any reservations.
Now that we are living again, we must bloom and burn wildly.
Let the storm come more violently.
In just fifteen minutes, the two semifinals ended one after another, and then reporters learned the results one after another, and the much-anticipated "Civil War between the Bruins" began.
finally!
Wait, why do you say "finally"?
espn tells the truth in one sentence:
"Gawain finally faces the ultimate test."
It's not because of the civil war between the Bruins, nor because he hates Gawain, but because "it's not too big a deal to watch the excitement", or because the crowd is booing.
Since Gao Wen's rise in the second half of the season, the media has actually been very friendly to Gao Wen. Praise and applause have continued, and it reached its peak after he won the championship in the team competition.
Countless media outlets have reached a consensus that Gao Wen is undoubtedly the biggest discovery in this year's NCAA competition. He appeared like a comet and played a key role in the Bruins' championship road many times.
There are also many voices saying that Gawain is a "genius"——
Gao Wen's smooth offense, light and agile defense, and delicate and soft touch make Gao Wen's game a joy to watch; his energetic and youthful playing style, coupled with his handsome appearance and sunny and refreshing smile, make Gao Wen's game even more successful.
Wenluo has won the love of countless fans.
"Genius" is a kind of praise, but it is also a burden. Otherwise, there would not be so many cases of "injury to Zhongyong" in competitive sports throughout the ages.
It was precisely because of the overwhelming praise and affirmation that the voices of doubt and rebuttal slowly arose, and grew stronger in the blink of an eye.
Previously, there was excitement once in the quarter-finals against Sarkisian, but Sarkisian was just a "black star" and his hard power was far from being recognized. Even if the media backfired, the extent was very limited and the publicity was not fully formed.
, now Geelong is a player of another level.
From last year to this year, Geelong has always been one of the top players in the United States. This season, he has been ranked second for a long time. Even though his status fluctuated at the end of the season and his ranking fell for a time, when the singles competition started, he was still ranked second.
Sitting as the third seed.
In other words, not only is the seed ranking obvious, but Geelong has also established a master image in the minds of media reporters and fans.
So, how will Gao Wen perform when facing Geelong?
This will be a game to test Gawain's quality, and it will also be the ultimate test for the man of the hour in Athens this season——
If it fails, then the dark horse status will gradually fade away. For the freshman players, there is still a long road waiting; once they win, it will be the moment when they emerge from the cocoon and become a butterfly.
On the surface, all the news hot spots focus on Jilong, but in fact the focus of discussion falls on Gao Wen.
"The ultimate showdown is also the ultimate test! The men's singles final of the U.S. Championship is about to begin."
"Is it the majesty of the third seed defending its ranking, or is it the dark horse in the United States who has completed a perfect season?"
“Gawain is undoubtedly the biggest discovery in Athens this year, but Geelong is the real touchstone.”
"There is no doubt that Gao Wen has never played against a player of Geelong's level. This is another level of competition."
"The myth of Gawain may end here."
"No one can predict the future achievements of Gaowen and Geelong, but for now, it will be very difficult for Gaowen to get through Geelong."
If you just browse through news headlines or online tweets, you will find that they are full of content that is not optimistic about Gao Wen.
Although there are still some comments that unswervingly support Gao Wen, they believe that Gao Wen has the strength to defeat any opponent, but overall, Geelong still receives overwhelming support. The general view is that Gao Wen will face a real master in the final.
I'm afraid it's more likely to be bad than good.
Even UCLA fans are no exception.
For them, no matter who wins the championship, it is the honor of the school. In fact, there is not much difference, but in their perception, Gaowen still does not have enough background after all. Geelong should obviously be the side with more advantages, not to mention,
This is the final——
From mentality to atmosphere to state, everything is the final stage for another story. Gao Wen, who is just a freshman this year, is sure his knees will not shake?