Here, Gao Wen and Dimitrov are practicing to prepare for the upcoming semi-finals.
Over there, the events on the twelfth match day started one after another as planned, with the two women's singles semifinals taking place after the mixed doubles final.
In the first game, Wozniacki played against Peng Shuai. This game attracted a lot of attention and caused a lot of controversy.
In the first set, the two players competed very fiercely, and they continued to struggle until the tie-break. Wozniacki won with a small score of "7:1".
But in the second set, Peng Shuai suffered a thigh cramp due to heat stroke, which caused the game to be interrupted. He broke the rules of the game and used a medical timeout before the end of the game. After returning from the medical timeout, he only scored four points and applied for a second medical treatment.
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According to the rules of tennis, first, applying for a medical timeout must be done between games. If a game is not over, the correct way should be for the player to give up the shot and hand over the game to the opponent before applying.
Second, for the same injured position or condition, you can only apply for two medical timeouts in a game. If the two medical timeouts are used up, you can only apply for simple treatment during the 90-second rest period between games. Different injury situations.
Not bound by this rule.
Obviously, Peng Shuai's situation is very, very special and once caused controversy.
However, in the end, Peng Shuai fell into a serious condition that he could hardly breathe after the second medical timeout, and had no choice but to withdraw from the game.
As a result, Wozniacki returned to the US Open final stage after five years.
After the game, Wozniacki did not complain. Faced with the special situation, she said it was completely understandable and she was very worried about Peng Shuai's condition. After learning that Peng Shuai was only dehydrated due to heatstroke and was not a serious problem, she also sent him to the hospital.
own blessing.
But for Chinese tennis fans, this is very regrettable news——
After all, Peng Shuai failed to make a further breakthrough, and with Peng Shuai's elimination, now there is only the last Chinese player left in the Flushing Arena who is still fighting hard.
To be precise, there is only one Asian player left in the singles arena.
Just as Tobias thought——
On the one hand, all the bustling attention is focused on Gao Wen, and the focus of attention from other Asian countries and regions is also projected on him.
On the other hand, the pressure is also rising. News keywords such as "Asia's only seedling", "the best hope", and "waiting for a miracle" are all exerting invisible pressure and placing all the burdens on Gao Wen's shoulders.
This is a double-edged sword, but it is also a test that must be endured in competitive sports arenas.
Tobias can clearly feel the change in the atmosphere after Peng Shuai was eliminated.
Adidas' frequent actions are in sharp contrast to Nike's calm situation, but Tobias clearly knows that all parties are brewing and waiting, and the current situation is just the calm before the storm.
Maybe, they can really make history off the court, everything seems to be destined.
Then, the thirteenth match day came, and the schedule was officially announced before the semifinals between Serena Williams and Makarova the night before. It can be seen that the organizers of the US Open have also carefully considered it——
Which game should be placed later to attract higher ratings?
In the end, between Djokovic and Federer, they chose the latter, worthy of Federer's reputation as the "global home court".
So, at 12 o'clock at noon, Djokovic played against Gauvin first, followed by Federer against Cilic, and the last game was the women's doubles final.
By the way, in another women's singles semi-final, Serena Williams swept Makarova in straight sets and will face her friend Wozniacki in the final.
Gurgling.
Gurgling.
Air is burning.
New York time is 12 o'clock at noon; BJ time is 12 o'clock at midnight. The time difference between the two cities is exactly twelve hours.
For fans in mainland China, the time is just right. They are sitting in front of TV sets and computers at midnight, waiting for this historic and important game——
Who could have imagined that one day, Chinese men's tennis players would be able to stand on the stage of the Grand Slam semi-finals and become the first in Asia?
Cough cough, cough cough...
Zhan Jun was clearing his throat. He turned around and saw Hu Litao wiping sweat, and couldn't help but chuckle.
Hu Litao noticed the look and shook his head, "I feel more nervous than Gao Wen."
Zhan Jun didn't speak, he just spread his palms to show Hu Litao the sweat on his palms, and then the two of them burst into laughter.
Two weeks ago, who would have thought that CCTV's fifth live broadcast would actually see the five-star red flag waving on the semi-final stage at Arthur Ashe Stadium?
The two experienced commentators inevitably felt the pressure, and the agent, who had also experienced great storms, could not control his nervousness.
Tobias thought he might need oxygen.
At Wimbledon, Dimitrov's break into the semi-finals was a breakthrough that turned quantitative into qualitative change. They had been mentally prepared before this and continued to attack towards the goal.
But this time it was an absolute surprise. Everything happened so fast, violently and fiercely that Tobias was also killed by surprise.
However, Gao Wen seemed calm and prepared for the game in an orderly manner, as if this was a normal game, not a Grand Slam semi-final, and his opponent was not the world's number one Djokovic.
Tobias felt something magical.
"Huh?" Gawain noticed Tobias's gaze and raised his head to cast his gaze.
Tobias realized that he had been discovered and touched his nose awkwardly, "I thought you would be nervous. After all, this is a Grand Slam semi-final."
"Ha." Gao Wen laughed directly, "The semi-finals and the first round are the same, because once you lose, it means you have not reached the finish line. If you really want to be nervous, at least it should be the final. After all
That is the competition for the championship. The weight and atmosphere are different. As for the semi-finals..."
Gawain paused and thought for a moment.
"I'm just looking forward to playing against Djokovic. These are the Big Four. I've been looking forward to playing against the Big Four since I was in college."
"Djokovic, that's Djokovic!"
As he spoke, Gawain became very excited. The excitement and excitement of challenging himself to the strongest limit caused a continuous spurt of adrenaline, so that he couldn't help but jump on the spot.
Many people believe that the greatest charm of competitive sports lies in victory and championship; but Gao Wen disagrees. He believes that the most charming part of competitive sports lies in challenging the strong and transcending oneself——
If he wants victory and championships, he can go to the Hope Tournament and Challenge Tournament, where he can easily win countless victories and some championships, but such competitions are meaningless. Only those who truly challenge the strongest to break through their own limits, like that
Victory is the sweetest thing.
Facing Djokovic, this duel is the match that Gao Wen has been waiting for and looking forward to. Nervous? How is that possible!