Everyone is looking forward to a good show, just like the 100-meter flying contest in the Olympic Games, but real life can always break expectations and bring more surprises. The good show being performed in front of you far exceeds expectations, even if you are just a bystander.
My blood started to boil and I couldn't stop at all.
Involuntarily, more and more eyes came to it, just like looking forward to a TV series, eagerly looking forward to the next episode.
Second stop, Magic City.
Like the previous event, there were surprises in the first round. This time it was a big surprise, but to be precise, it was a shock, not much joy.
"Scare" came from Federer. In the first round, he faced the Spanish clay court player Albert-Ramos-Vinolas (Albert-Ramos-Vinolas) who came up from the qualifying round. They fought hard in three sets——
"7:6(4)", "2:6", "6:3".
In the end, Federer was upset.
Take a breath!
Although he once again failed to win the 18th Grand Slam crown, Federer's performance this season has remained at a high level. The Asian season and the European indoor hard court season are still Federer's main battlefields. It is worth looking forward to, but I never expected it.
After three weeks of layoff, they were eliminated in the first game.
...There was silence.
It was so shocking and unexpected that you could even clearly hear the sound of heartbreak.
After all, Federer's global home court is definitely not just talk. In China, the Swiss King still has a huge number of fans. If Federer and Gao Wen meet in Shanghai, it is not known who can win the support of the audience; and now, Federer is eliminated in the first match
, it really hurts.
However, the competition will continue.
In fact, Federer's upset elimination did not seriously affect the excitement of the tournament. The Magic City Masters played a week-long tournament that was comparable to a Grand Slam.
Upper half——
Djokovic and Nadal meet in the semifinals.
This is the real surprise!
Djokovic defeated Tomic in straight sets and has not lost a set since the US Open final, showing an unstoppable and fierce momentum.
Nadal defeated Wawrinka in straight sets. Facing Wawrinka, who had just won the Neon Summit last week, Nadal defeated his opponent with a score of "6:2" and "6:1". The whole game was fierce.
Suppressed Wawrinka, continued his recovery momentum at the beginning of the Asian season, and entered the semi-finals for the second consecutive week.
Surprise, indeed surprise!
Federer's upset exit was followed by Nadal's recovery. Sure enough, a giant is a giant!
Lower half——
Murray and Gawain meet in the semi-finals.
Murray fought hard to defeat Dimitrov in three sets. This defeat was very regrettable for Dimitrov, because he once got two in the third set, but unfortunately he did not realize it. In the end, Murray won in the third set.
They won a victory and quickly recovered after experiencing a tragic loss in New York.
Gauvin defeated Tsonga in straight sets. For this rematch in Toronto, both players had something to prove, but in the end it ended with Gauvin's victory. In the second set, Tsonga had a set point.
But at the critical moment, Gawain was still superior and won the victory simply.
Indeed, Federer's upset exit was very, very disappointing, but I never expected that in the last four, the three giants plus the new giants would meet up -
This is the new giant feast.
The top four lineup of the Magic City Masters is even more exciting than the US Open.
The subsequent games also proved that no matter how much applause or high expectations are, it is worth it. The four giants once again provided top quality in two games.
The first game, "Djokovic VS Nadal".
"6:4", "2:6", "7:5".
Nadal snatched a set from Djokovic. This was also the first set that Djokovic lost in the entire Asian season. However, Djokovic still improved his condition in the final set and won a thrilling victory at the last moment.
Completed the break, defeated Nadal, and entered the finals for the second consecutive week.
However, the real surprise was Nadal.
Although he was stopped in the semi-finals for the second consecutive week, facing the unstoppable Djokovic, Nadal also showed competitiveness on the hard courts where his opponent was good at. Not only did he win the first set, but he also fought hard until the last minute in the deciding set.
, finally recovered after a terrible season.
The second game, "Murray VS Gawain".
"6:1", "6:3".
Gawain, two straight sets.
Murray's defeat was not surprising, but such a clean defeat was very unexpected.
After the game, Murray also said that he still needs time to adjust his condition. He did not keep up with Gawain's rhythm in this duel. He was very dissatisfied with his performance and needed to make a summary; of course, the most important thing is
Gao Wen's touch is fiery and he maintains his top level.
Thus, the final lineup was determined——
"Djokovic VS Gao Wen 0", this year alone, is already the sixth final.
It was also said last week that the "Gaode Showdown" should continue and become the most important set of confrontations this season, and it will be staged again in a blink of an eye.
Live up to expectations!
In the past, the giants met the semi-finals, and later in the Australian and US Open finals, this year's Magic City Masters was indeed in line with expectations and was exciting.
So, what about this time?
Djokovic wins consecutive games against Gawain for the first time in his career? Or is Gawain fighting back to regain the upper hand?
"6:4", "6:4".
Straight sets! Another clean score, but this week, the winner is... Gawain.
The whole place is boiling!
finally!
The irrational fanaticism swept the whole place!
Finally, for the first time in history, a Chinese player won the Magic City Masters Championship, filling the most incredible piece of the tennis map!
This victory not only witnessed Gao Wen's fourth Masters championship trophy in his career, but also the first time in his career that he defeated Djokovic in a straight score. He first swept Murray and then defeated Djokovic in a straight score.
, this is definitely more than just revenge for last week's defeat.
On the land of Magic City, under the witness of the home audience, Gawain proved himself with an unparalleled performance——
The fifth giant!
It's not a gimmick or a hype.
After defending the US Open championship, the discussion of the "fifth giant" was noisy. Gao Wen suddenly reached a new height, and his out-of-the-ring index hit new highs.
However, it is extremely cold at high places.
How turbulent the support is, and how crazy the opposition is. Murray's title of "giant" has still encountered numerous doubts and sieges to this day, not to mention Gao Wen, a second-year kid?
But now, Gawain once again proved himself with practical actions and issued a declaration——
One championship is not enough?
It doesn't matter, just get another one.
Like Djokovic, Gao Wen is not afraid of competition and challenges. Not only is he not afraid, but he also enjoys it with high morale. Last week, he lost to Djokovic in a straight score. This week, he turned around and burst out with hundreds of blows.
200% of the energy to respond in the strongest and most positive way.
Thus, history was born.
The first local player champion in the history of Chinese ATP level events finally reached the top.
Although we just witnessed Gao Wen making history and defending the US Open last month, the popularity of winning the Magic Masters this time is only high, sweeping the entire Internet.
So, what’s next? How will the plot of the next episode develop?