Chapter 1617 No Reservations

"Ah! Ahhh!"

Gawain clenched his fists, looked up to the sky and screamed. He no longer held back at this moment, and all the suppressed emotions were released, like a bloody war god.

"Ah! Ahhh!"

Pullan raised his clenched right fist high, without cheering or shouting, just staring intently at the figure in the center of the court.

From "2:5" behind to "7:5" reversal, relying only on written reports or live scores, you can't feel the ups and downs and twists and turns of the process. It is suffocating and crazy, and your heart is on the verge of bursting.

It is precisely because of witnessing it with one's own eyes that this joy is so pure and so strong; it is also precisely because of personal experience that the charm of competitive sports is so contagious, and one can deeply feel the burning enthusiasm at the scene.

This was the first time that Pulan actually witnessed the whole game live.

Now, Pu Lan finally understood Gawain's passion, those loves, those devotions, those concentration, the energy bursting from the depths of the soul, so real.

"Ah! Ahhh!"

Pitch 1, losing your mind.

Indeed, they did not get to see the tiebreaker in the end, but the strong confrontation between the two players to save each other's set points was exciting enough, and the moment when the second serve ACE fulfilled the set point was even more exciting.

My scalp was numb and my soul was out of body.

Who can refuse?

"Bah! Gawain!"

"Bah! Dimi!"

The whole place was turbulent.

Even during the inter-set break, the enthusiasm of the audience did not rest, shouting the names of the two players and spontaneously playing human waves.

They are not just supporting Gawain or Dimitrov, they are looking forward to a more exciting duel. Compared with a simple victory or defeat, a duel that is deeply remembered is more exciting and nostalgic.

Until 2023, the 2008 Wimbledon final was still called "the best in history" by countless experts and countless fans and went down in history.

The continuation of the fateful duel between Federer and Nadal off the court, the final meeting between Roland Garros and Wimbledon for three consecutive years, and the two players' completely different and tit-for-tat playing styles, these are all reasons.

In addition, the exciting content of the two players' bayonets and not giving up an inch is also very important. Years later, some of the incredible confrontations and collisions are still talked about by fans.

Therefore, when people mention that epoch-making pinnacle match again, they will firmly remember Nadal's victory, but they will not forget Federer's performance. This is the real excitement beyond the victory or defeat itself.

Victory is worth remembering; but competition is worth remembering even more than victory.

Now, the audience is looking forward to——

Perhaps, people do not expect Gao Wen and Dimitrov to compete with each other in the 2008 Wimbledon final; but who knows, maybe this is the first prelude to the epoch-making peak showdown of the new generation's youth storm.

Sure enough, the two players lived up to expectations.

The only doubt is that Dimitrov suffered a comeback when he was far ahead in the first set. It was undoubtedly a heavy blow to him, which also made people worry about Dimitrov's mental state.

Dimitrov, who has always been prone to slipping up in critical moments and strong duels, has been weak under pressure and lacks domineering and fierceness. This is also his psychological constraint; but now he is facing each other across the net. It's Gawain again, his friend, can he be ruthless?

In competitive sports, friendship exists objectively; however, when players step onto the field, they must remain calm and focus on the game.

To put it more seriously, you have to be cold-blooded and ruthless enough to be truly ruthless. It may not be life and death, but there is really only one winner.

So, can Dimitrov become ruthless? Against Gao Wen, after the first set, how much fighting spirit does he have left to win?

In the second set, Dimitrov gave a perfect answer——

Different from the first set, in the second set, it was Gao Wen who broke serve first. After successfully breaking serve in the fifth game, he entered the inter-game break with a "3:2" lead.

Almost all viewers believed that after entering the state, Gao Wen had completely controlled the game, and Dimitrov may no longer have the blood and fighting spirit to continue fighting.

However, Dimitrov, who fell behind, once again showed his talent, dared to fight hard, and suddenly had a sudden flash of inspiration. His shocking hitting skills frequently appeared in the next game. His mercury-filled offense was fully displayed on the grass field. It can be seen that Gawain still does not understand the grass well enough.

With smooth attacks and counterattacks that turned from defense to offense, Dimitrov showed an unparalleled level and was so stunned that Gawain lost his temper at all.

"Love-game", Dimitrov scored four straight points and broke Gawain's serve cleanly, and the two sides returned to the same starting line.

Moreover, in the next game, which was Dimitrov's own service game, he once again won four consecutive points to hold serve and regain the lead.

Winning eight points in a row!

Although not as good as Gawain's five consecutive games in the second half of the first set, Dimitrov's continuous offensive completely burned the small universe and sent Court No. 1 into a frenzy, with a roar of applause. The support and support could not be stopped at all, and the people who were eating melons had all lost their minds.

It was not until Gao Wen scored a point in his own service game with a straight forehand that it ended Dimitrov's ten-point climax.

Moreover, in this game, Gao Wen fell into a "15:40" behind situation, and Dimitrov got two consecutive break points. It can indeed be seen that in the middle of the second set, Dimitrov improved his state and grasped the situation. Taking the opportunity of Gawain's extreme physical strength, he hit a wave of continuous shock waves, showing his attitude as a master on grass.

In times of crisis, Gao Wen once again showed his abilities. On the one hand, he is calm and focused with a big heart, and on the other hand, he is diverse in techniques and rich in tactics. Although he is still adapting to the offensive system on grass, he can always find Different ways to deal with these difficulties.

In the end, Gao Wen saved three break points and cashed in on the first game point, avoiding the dilemma of losing three consecutive games.

The significance of the thrilling service is not to hold on to the score, but to withstand Dimitrov's continuous impact and return to balance in the second set.

"4:4".

"5:5".

…

In the next two games, both Gao Wen and Dimitrov had break points, but neither player broke serve. It can be seen that due to the decline in physical fitness, the speed increase at the critical moment was slightly insufficient, so that The number of mistakes increased, which also brought about variables, and the suspense was once plunged into mystery.

"6:6".

With Gao Wen holding serve again, the battle between dragons and tigers in the second set officially entered the tie-break to determine the final winner.

In the tie-break, Dimitrov served first, but it was Gao Wen who was the first to complete the mini-break.

It can be seen that after entering the tie-break, Gawain's concentration and state improved again. He suppressed Dimitrov with a backhand slash, causing Dimitrov to cut into the net and bring about a mini break. Advantage.

Seeing that the balance of victory in the tie-break was about to tilt towards Gawain, Dimitrov once again showed his high fighting spirit and broke back with a straight backhand shot, bringing the two players back to the same starting line again.

The suspense in the second set continued.