Match point

Chapter 2012 It's Interesting

Game one, doubles.

The second game, "Berdych VS Ferrer".

Game three, doubles.

Game [-], "Djokovic VS Federer".

When the tournament organizing committee announced the schedule for the third match day, everyone from the media to netizens, from spectators to professionals, was in a frenzy.

Come, come, the most important matchup of the Stan-Smith group is here. Everyone originally thought that this game should be scheduled to be played on the fifth match day, but according to the draw results, it will be played ahead of schedule——

The two champions, who both won in the first round, met head-on in the second round.

The outcome of this game is not only directly related to the qualifications to qualify for the group, but may also directly affect the world's number one ranking at the end of the year, which is of great significance.

At this time, many fans should remember the scene in last year's year-end finals. In the semi-finals, Djokovic defeated Gawain and Federer defeated Wawrinka to meet in the final. Seeing that the peak showdown was about to take place, however, Federer was on the final night. Announced that he had no choice but to retire due to injury.

An uproar!
After being postponed for a whole year, the peak showdown that was supposed to happen at the end of last year has finally arrived again, and the fans' expectations have been off the charts.

For Federer, this year's season has been stumbling since he retired from the final match of last year's year-end finals. Both Wimbledon and the US Open unfortunately lost to the final champion when his confidence and form were at their peak, and he was aiming for the No. 18 Grand Prix. The footsteps of the champion once again stood still.

In addition, facing Djokovic and suffering three consecutive losses in the Masters and Grand Slam stages, this is another crisis in Federer's career——

This is the first time since Nadal that Federer has faced a player who has lost three games in a row.

To make matters worse, these three games took place on hard courts, clay courts, and grass courts respectively. In other words, Federer completely lost.

Even when he faced Nadal that year, Federer was not so embarrassed. Consecutive losses on clay and hard courts had happened before, but the losing streak did not include grass.

As a legend of Wimbledon, grass is Federer's last position, but losing to Djokovic in the Wimbledon finals last year and this year was indeed a very, very uncomfortable thing for Federer, not only missing the championship That's all, it's a disadvantage in a head-on confrontation.

Of course, this three-game losing streak has ended. In Cincinnati this year, Federer defeated Djokovic in straight sets and finally regained one.

In the blink of an eye, they came to the year-end finals stage again, and here, there was another story.

Federer is the player with the highest winning rate on indoor hard courts in history, and Djokovic ranks second. At the same time, Federer still maintains the record of six summits in the year-end finals, and is worthy of being the Mount Everest of indoor hard courts. , a goal that all players need to surpass.

but!

On the indoor hard court, Federer also suffered three consecutive defeats against Djokovic. This is also a dilemma that he did not encounter against Nadal.

Similar to but different from Nadal, Djokovic is becoming another challenge in Federer's career.

No wonder reporters asked Federer if he was prepared to make changes when facing Djokovic?
The crisis could not be clearer.

Looking at it from another position, for Djokovic, this is also the game that needs the most attention in the group stage.

The reason is that being number one in the world at the end of the year is the crown that Djokovic needs to defend; at the same time, he and Gao Wen belong to different groups, and the competition between the two is also unfolding. He is looking forward to his victory and advancement. In the final, wait for Gawain to join forces and then compete again.

Djokovic, if he doesn’t want to lose, he can’t lose.

He is the number one in the world at the end of the year and the champion of the year-end finals, but it is more than that. Facing the impact and challenge of Gao Wen, Djokovic still needs to prove in front of Gao Wen after experiencing such a perfect and strong season. For him, this is a battle with no retreat.

Can't lose, and won't lose.

In other words, Federer has Federer's battle, and Djokovic has Djokovic's battle. They both have missions and tasks.

No one will back down.All kinds, all kinds——

The audience's expectations have risen to a new level, hoping that the meeting between Djokovic and Federer will create another legendary showdown.

As a result, this game actually came on the third day?

Did the climax come too early?

Judging from the situation so far, the victory predictions are generally optimistic about Djokovic. Although the odds are very close, the predictions are all on Djokovic's side.

The reason is very intuitive:
Djokovic, Imperial City, Magic City, and Paris, all entered the finals and are still at their peak.

Federer, second round in Shanghai, champion in Basel, third round in Paris, ups and downs.

Judging from the current situation and the entire competition this season, Djokovic has the upper hand.

Of course, the most recent meeting between the two players took place in the final in Cincinnati, and the victory belonged to Federer, so this one in London is uncertain.

This is the battle between giants——

Past data and head-to-head records can only be used as a reference. When they step onto the court again, it will be the beginning of a new game.

Yesterday, Nadal defeated Murray in straight sets, which is a visual example.

today……

Federer's straight-sets victory over Djokovic is another intuitive example.

"7:5", "6:2".

The whole match lasted 78 minutes, and Federer won the victory without any blood.

This victory not only ended Federer's three-game losing streak against Djokovic on indoor hard courts, but also completed Federer's two-game winning streak against Djokovic; most importantly, Federer ended Djokovic's two-game winning streak. Qi's three-year unbeaten streak in the city of London.

heh!
Exclaimed, one piece.

Because it was so unexpected, shocking and shocking, the first game between Berdych and Ferrer was completely forgotten, and the discussion almost disappeared.

In fact, the game between Berdych and Ferrell was very exciting.

“7：5”、“3：6”、“6：3”。

Berdych defeated Ferrer in three hard sets, retaining a glimmer of hope for Stan Smith to qualify for the group stage.

This head-to-head collision lasted for nearly two hours. It was undoubtedly the closest and most exciting match in this year's year-end finals so far. The atmosphere at the O2 Arena reached a climax; however, when Federer and Djoko When Vicki comes on stage together, things are different.

Accident!Shocking!legend!

The victory belongs to Federer. It is unexpected. After all, Federer's performance has been ups and downs in recent times. Coupled with Djokovic's eleven consecutive victories at the O2 Arena, all aspects imply that Federer wants to defeat Djokovic will be a challenge.

But even if it was an accident, it was not shocking. The real surprise was that he lost in two straight sets.

A complete victory!
Federer once again proved his king's heart through his performance on the court. He is still the champion. Never exclude him.

From Nadal to Federer, the giants made their voices heard.

(End of this chapter)