The O2 Arena falls into a frenzy and loses its mind, and no one is exempt.
Although the Ilye-Nastase group attracted countless attention after the group draw, and everyone thought it was a veritable group of death; the actual game process was slightly different.
I can't say I was disappointed, but the excitement of the game was indeed lower than expected.
As a result, expectations accumulated again and again, and finally they all gathered in the final group match between Gao Wen and Nadal, but to be honest, people were not sure what they were expecting——
Maybe, they should look forward to the semi-finals?
However.
Unexpectedly, never expected that Gao Wen and Nadal would work together to create such a wonderful, beautiful and fierce game.
Just when everyone thought that Gauvin would continue his strong performance since the US Open and rush to victory, Nadal showed his continuous improvement since the Asian season and launched a counterattack with an unparalleled performance.
"Bah! Rafa!"
"Bah! Rafa!"
The O2 Arena did not hesitate to applaud, and stood behind Nadal one-sidedly. They were looking forward to a more intense game and a more exciting duel. Now Nadal has created opportunities.
The key is, can he grasp it?
Don't forget, the person standing opposite the net is Gawain.
but!
Nadal got it-
After saving three break points, on his third game point and set point, Nadal won the winning point with a serve and volley at the net. After a full forty-six minutes, Nadal snatched the first victory.
Won the second set.
ah!
Ahhhh!
Nadal finally broke out, roaring like a king, clenching his fists and roaring.
The show is coming.
Following Federer and Nadal, Gawain's golden streak of not losing a set in London this year was also announced to have been broken. After all, he was unable to continue his strong performance.
But rather than regret, I am more excited and excited.
Because this also proves once again that the competition in this year's year-end finals is unprecedentedly fierce. Even Berdych and Ferrer, who are underestimated and ignored, cannot be underestimated. The championship situation is even more intense.
Of course, it is indeed disappointing to determine the outcome early in the first two rounds of the group stage. It is far from the imagined battle between dragons and tigers, but from another perspective, the gap between the first and second tiers has widened directly——
The Big Five are truly extraordinary.
Moreover, now there is a more important suspense:
Who can have the last laugh in this game?
In the first two sets, both players had the last laugh with a break of serve, each winning a "6:3", which is also in line with the style of indoor hard courts:
The serve is very important.
To a certain extent, there are many similarities between indoor hard courts and grass courts, and a break of serve may determine the outcome of a set.
No wonder today's game kicked off the coin guessing session. After Gao Wen guessed correctly, he chose to serve without hesitation. Now, the value of being the first to serve is reflected.
In the deciding set, Gao Wen took the lead in serving.
"After two sets of high-level and high-quality duels, the physical energy consumption of both players is now relatively obvious. In the last few games of the second set, both the serving side encountered some troubles, mainly because the receiving side consumed less physical energy and was more
Dare to take action and dare to fight for the ball. Now when it comes to the final set, this will also become another unknown factor."
"Of course, the year-end finals are best-of-three sets, and the overall test is different from the best-of-five sets of a Grand Slam. But don't forget, it's just the group stage now, and there will be semi-finals and even potential finals. How to distribute them?
How to adjust physical fitness is also a subject."
"Gavin and Nadal have one thing in common, and that is to go all out. They will not let go just because they are behind in the semi-finals, nor will they deliberately lose to pick their opponents. What's more, the losing side of this game needs to
Playing against Federer in the semifinals, I don't think anyone wants that, but the issues before both players are the same."
"How to mobilize the state, how to limit the opponent, and finally, how to win without consuming yourself. From this perspective, the control of the serve is crucial."
Not only Zhan Jun and Hu Litao, commentators from various countries are also discussing the same topic. After all, there is no rest day in the year-end finals. Tomorrow is the semi-finals. Gao Wen and Nadal need to play continuously, and they still face Federer and Djokovic respectively.
Oddly, these factors must be taken into consideration and they need to be discussed.
However……
No one knows what Nadal and Gao Wen are thinking at this moment. They can only wait, expect and watch——
The break between sets is over and the deciding set begins.
Once on stage, the atmosphere at the O2 Arena is different.
"Bah! Rafa!"
"Fight!"
"Bah! Rafa!"
"Fight!"
You come and I go, criss-crossing.
Different from the end of the second set, now the audience cheers and shouts are completely equal. In addition to expecting the players they support to win, they also look forward to a decisive battle that lives up to expectations.
At the beginning, the whole atmosphere was boiling.
"40:0", then Gao Wen won the serve with a straight forehand winner, and the "love-game" began.
"40:15", Nadal also immediately counterattacked. Although he lost a point with his backhand, he still kept serve neatly.
——Zhan Jun’s prediction is correct.
First, the physical exertion was severe at the end of the second set, and both players needed some breathing space.
Secondly, both players realized that controlling the serve in the final set was crucial. Only by controlling the serve can the energy be distributed reasonably, so both players were more careful in their serve.
After going back and forth, the two opening service games seemed relatively simple and did not encounter many twists and turns. However, the tension in the air became more and more turbulent, and the invisible tension unknowingly cut off the breath.
In the next few games, the two players slowly began to exert force, trying to create waves in the opponent's serve, but there were not many opportunities, so the two players did not fight recklessly and delicately maintained a balance in the confrontation.
In the blink of an eye, the game has entered the middle stage, and the flashes of swords and swords slowly begin to overflow.
Game six.
Nadal's serve was the first to have a flaw, and he lost three consecutive points and fell into a crisis at "0:40". Gawain took full control of the situation and started to exert force with a better performance.
but!
On the edge of the cliff, Nadal showed his God of War style, not only saving three consecutive break points, but also saving three break points one after another. After a stalemate of fourteen minutes, he seized his third game point.
, thrilling insurance.
Such a thrilling and ups and downs roller coaster experience made the entire O2 Arena lose their minds.
Just when they thought the game couldn't get any more exciting, both players once again pushed the intensity of the game to a new climax with unparalleled performances.
Saving fitness for the semifinals?
nonexistent.
Every game requires an all-out effort. There is no calculation, no adjustment, and no leeway. Everything is so pure, just focus on the game in front of you.