The heat wave was rising steadily, and even before the final battle came to a close, the O2 Arena could no longer hold it any longer, and the crowd spontaneously broke out on the scene.
and.
The climax was reached when the host introduced Federer to the stage.
"Roger!"
"Roger!"
"Roger!"
Uniform and deafening, it once again demonstrated Federer's unparalleled home court advantage after Wimbledon. No one could refuse Federer.
Federer, wearing a dark blue or blue-black jersey, gracefully appeared on the stage, smiling and waving, and the whole stadium shook slightly.
This is Federer's back garden. Even though Gawain is already at the threshold of making history, the fans at the scene are still standing unswervingly behind Federer, expecting Federer to defend the majesty of the giant.
Some people look forward to the new generation taking over, while others naturally look forward to the giants continuing their dominance. In London, Federer's appeal is unrivaled.
In the player's box, Sampras and the others were like a small boat in a violent storm, teetering on the edge and in danger, and could be swallowed up at any time.
Only those who have truly experienced it can understand that this is Federer.
Standing at the entrance of the players' tunnel, an overwhelming heat wave hit his face, and an invisible pressure blocked Gawain's path. This feeling was really long-awaited, and it instantly awakened memories of Wimbledon.
The pressure is rolling layer upon layer.
However, Gao Wen straightened his back and looked more and more relaxed. He challenged Federer once at Wimbledon and failed. Now he is about to challenge Federer at the O2 Stadium. It feels completely different but familiar. This time, he will
Do your best to push your limits.
Then, rewrite the ending.
With his head held high, Gao Wen appeared on the stage under the guidance of the host. He was wearing a mint blue jersey, which was clear and bright. The cuffs still had the iconic wolf head, and he was full of youthful vigor, just like the sky with the morning sun shining in June.
"Roger! Roger! Roger!"
The shouts still haven't subsided here, but another wave of support slowly emerged, and condensed into a force that burst out with energy.
"Fight."
They are shouting.
Not only at the O2 Arena, Jiang Yanqing also clenched his fists and raised his arms and shouted, but also Qiao Wangsheng, Gu Xiao, and thousands of fans standing in front of the TV at this moment, using their voices to express high morale.
Condensation, collision, combustion.
Finally, a thrill at the O2 Arena.
"Fight!"
"Fight!"
Perhaps, standing in front of Federer, all players are playing away from home, and Gao Wen is no exception; but Gao Wen is different, different from any other player——
One strike and everything has been lost.
Gawain did not make a sound, but silently clenched his fist and lightly bumped his chest, as if he could clearly feel the force of the impact of his heart, and then waved his hand.
This is enough.
"Fight!"
The shouting actually reached a higher level. Although it was still not comparable to Federer's support, they showed their perseverance in adversity and passivity. They were ready to fight with Gawain.
Let’s rebel together, challenge together, and break through together.
Let’s write a chapter of a new era together.
The last contest of the 2015 ATP Year-End Finals is also the pinnacle showdown, and it is the last hurdle for Gao Wen to break through the big four. He is about to debut!
Before the game, there was a stalemate. Although there were no fireworks, the fans were so nervous that they couldn't breathe. Even in the coin guessing and pre-game warm-up sessions, they could feel the tension and pressure.
Federer guessed the coin correctly and chose to serve first.
No surprises.
After all, serving is Federer's weapon, and his game strategy has always been the same. As long as he guesses the coin, he will be the first to serve. But social networks don't think so. This game is different. The slightest disturbance can make people excited.
At this time, there was a commotion on the Internet——
Federer, seize the opportunity.
Guessing the coin and serving first, Federer has quietly taken the advantage. Perhaps this will be the first revelation of the suspense of today's match?
There was a lot of excitement inside and outside the court. Federer and Gawain were preparing for the game step by step, while the commentators were responsible for tactical analysis and outlook on the game.
It was busy for a while.
Finally, the game begins.
In the first game, Federer served.
Bend your knees, push off the ground, stretch, and swing.
Federer's serving posture is still elegant and perfect, which can be called a textbook. His smooth movements can easily achieve power and control. He is also one of the few servers in the entire ATP who can perfectly combine speed and control. Once his serve enters the state, Federer will
Receiving masters like Jokovic and Murray don't have much to do.
During Wimbledon, Federer's serve was a challenge; during New York, Federer's adjustment of his serving strategy was equally powerful.
Today, Federer adjusted his strategy again, making full use of the characteristics of indoor hard courts to increase the speed of the ball, and the entire serve seemed particularly crisp.
ACE.
In the first point, the outside corner of the first area, the speed, placement, and route were all impeccable. Although Gao Wen had accurately predicted and started immediately, he still failed to touch the tennis ball and watched the tennis ball hit the backboard.
Gao Wen took a look at the landing point of the serve. It was not because he was suspected of going out of bounds, but because the rebound height was lower than expected. This is also the difference between Federer and the other three giants. The reflection angle of Federer's serve after landing is smaller and the hitting point is smaller.
Lower it will instantly awaken the memory of Wimbledon. Gao Wen needs to lower his center of gravity when receiving the serve.
From the first point, Gawain has already entered the state.
Like Wimbledon, Federer on grass and indoor hard courts are indeed at a higher level.
As mentioned before, although Djokovic is also top-notch on grass and indoor hard courts, Djokovic will not make large-scale adjustments based on the type of venue. The overall skills and tactics have continued all the way. Only Federer and
Nadal will still make adjustments based on the venue.
Among them, Federer is extremely talented. He is often able to show his different talents at the technical and tactical levels on different venues, which requires vigilance.
Therefore, Gao Wen regards today's match as his first meeting with Federer.
Just five minutes ago, those pressures, concerns, and expectations still inevitably have some residual effects. Just as Gao Wen admitted to Sampras last night, he is an ordinary person after all, even if this is his second life and he has never experienced
It's still a completely new piece of paper.
However, from Federer's first serve, Gawain's attention had been completely withdrawn and he was completely focused on the challenge in front of him.
Because Federer deserves—
"Love-game", the first game, four points in a row, Federer held serve strongly.
Obviously, Gawain is fully prepared for this decisive battle, and so is Federer.
In the past two years, Federer has entered the finals in succession, but lost to Djokovic. This year, Federer finally entered the finals again without having to face Djokovic, so fans were thankful and thought it was Federer's creation.
The best moment in history has finally arrived.
But Federer didn't think so. He didn't take it lightly and was still prepared.
From the first game, Federer showed his determination.
Like Gawain, Federer will not underestimate his opponents, and he is ready to meet the challenge and make history.