Match point

Chapter 1013 Live up to expectations
Haha!

The audience laughed.

This is Gao Wen's charm, his easy-to-use, humorous humor can always defuse the atmosphere, and then firmly control the initiative in his own hands.

"……but."

The words were slightly interrupted by laughter, and then Gao Wen continued.

"However, I'm really looking forward to going out on the pitch and having a great game with Roger."

"Of course, this sentence does not mean to disrespect Richard. I just want to say, who can refuse Roger? That is Roger Federer."

boom!
The audience burst into laughter again——

The reason is simple. Federer is a well-deserved "global home court" in the tennis world. In a real sense, no one can refuse Federer.

Even Nadal, in front of Federer, may have a slightly lower fan support rate, let alone other players.

But the point is, players are different from fans.

Fans can't say no to Federer, because they expect him to win; players are different, they can say no to Federer, because they should want to win, "beating Federer" is never easy, and it's still in the global home audience in front of?

Gao Wen also took advantage of this ingenious dislocation to make a small joke, which successfully won the laughter and applause of the reporters.

Then--

Gawain raised his hands and showed a big smile, "Richard, I am also very, very, very looking forward to fighting with you."

Haha!

Laughing and bursting again.

Federer's opponent in the quarter-finals is Richard Gasquet from France. Obviously, all eyes are on the potential match between Federer and Gawain, so that Gasquet was completely ignored.

Fans who really understand tennis will know that Gasquet, who was born in 1986, was once a genius boy. His birthdays are only fifteen days away from Nadal. Dahl will be the future of professional tennis.

, Gasquet faced the world No. 25 Federer in Monte Carlo, and the tiebreaker ended the latter's [-]-game winning streak in Monte Carlo, two years before Djokovic became famous; then, unfortunately, His peak period exactly coincided with the giants, shrouded in shadow.

Against Federer, two wins and nineteen losses; against Nadal, zero wins and seventeen losses; against Djokovic, one win and thirteen losses; against Murray, four wins and nine losses.

In his career, he has entered the semi-finals of the Grand Slam three times and the finals of the Masters three times. He has had six career breakthrough opportunities before and after, all of which were lost to the Big Four.

In 2022, in the list of active players' wins, Gasquet ranks fifth, second only to the Big Four, with a total of 560 and eight victories in his career.

He is also the first Frenchman ever to achieve five hundred victories.

There is no doubt that if there is no Big Four, Gasquet should also have a good career, but the cruel reality is here:
No if.

When Gasquet came to Federer again, almost all media reporters and professionals believed that Federer should be able to pass the test easily.

Federer should not repeat the tragic loss to Seppi in Melbourne Park at the beginning of the year, which also means that the much-anticipated matchup is finally coming.

I'm afraid that the only ones still thinking about Gasquet at this moment are Gasquet himself and...Gao Wen.

Although Gao Wen is very much looking forward to meeting Federer, Gao Wen also believes in the core charm of competitive sports——

Anything is possible until the end of the game, never underestimate any opponent or any match.

In 2011, at the Rome Masters, Gasquet defeated Federer in three sets, ending his eight-game losing streak against Federer. Any matchup is a chance to break through.

So, what about reality?

Often cruel.

pity!

Gasquet's performance was poor. Facing Federer, he lost again in three sets. Since 2011, he has ushered in another six-game losing streak.

Federer, heading into the semi-finals with his head held high, and—

coming!

finally come!
"Federer VS Gawain", since the birth of Gawain, the enthusiastic crowd who have been waiting and watching the show, finally waited for this moment!
From 2004 to the present, Federer has always been a peak in men's professional tennis for a whole decade. Although he also has his own ups and downs, he may not be able to maintain his best all the time, but just like Serena Williams, he The existence of has become a symbol of tennis.

Any player who wants to reach the top of the championship, want to establish a foothold in the top ranks, want to be competitive in the tour, must face Federer.

Of course, with the advancement of time, the "Big Four" now have such a meaning, but no one can deny that Federer is still special.

Why is Federer so special, if one asks?
very simple:
talent.

Federer is the real "God's favorite". His tennis skills, batting touch, tactical inspiration, etc. are all rare geniuses.

It is meaningless to simply discuss technical aspects such as serve or forehand. Federer's real excellence lies in rhythm control and tactical combination. and feel.

Most importantly, Federer's strokes are always so chic and elegant, pushing the charm of tennis to a whole new level.

Any shot, any situation, Federer can appear to be at ease and easy, and the complicated and difficult shots have become light and simple.

It is precisely this "unique" elegance that has achieved Federer's unparalleled top status and even made tennis a fashion.

Until the emergence of the new generation, from Nadal to Djokovic to Murray, and then to the emergence of a younger group of new generations, Federer has always been special. To some extent, he and tennis have already Draw an equal sign and become the most widely known face of the sport.

Now, Gao Wen is finally about to stand across the net from Federer. After defeating Djokovic, Nadal, and Murray successively, Gao Wen is about to unlock a new milestone in his career, and there is only one last goal left:
"The medal for defeating the Big Four" is still one step away.

At the same time, the theme of "Big Four VS Challengers" throughout the season is about to usher in a new chapter. How will Gao Wen write it?

and!

Good news, not only that.

Along with Djokovic and Murray also defeated their opponents one after another and joined the semi-finals, this also means that the 2015 season has finally unlocked a new journey:
The top four players in the world successfully joined forces in the same event.

At Melbourne Park, it was a pity that this feat could not be achieved, and there were a lot of "unpopular", but I didn't expect that when I turned around and came to Dubai, the fans did not wait too long, and this moment has arrived——

Live up to expectations!

Therefore, the peak duel will be staged in the Middle East desert.

In the first half, "Djokovic VS Murray".

In the second half, "Federer VS Gawain".

In the end who can win, and finally join the finals?

The fire of war is imminent.

(End of this chapter)