Match point

The heat wave in New York is still rising. According to the weather forecast, cumulonimbus clouds are slowly accumulating and it will rain in the near future.

For cities, when a long drought comes, there will be rain. They urgently need this rain to break the blockade of scorching heat and make the hot weather cooler.

But for the event, the threat of rain is like a time bomb, which may become a variable that disrupts the schedule at any time, because neither Arthur Ashe Stadium nor Louis Armstrong Stadium has a roof installed. Once it rains, the event must be suspended. , this is obviously not a good thing.

However, the weather cannot be controlled. Before the raindrops fall, the event will continue, and the sweltering heat will continue to play an important role.

Game day nine.

Although today's two quarter-final matches in the first half of the men's singles are about to begin, with popular players such as Djokovic and Dimitrov preparing to take the stage, all the focus of the entire US Open event is focused on the women. In a focus match of the top eight singles——

"Vena Williams VS Serena Williams".

Following the fourth round of Wimbledon, the Williams sisters met for the second consecutive Grand Slam, and the No. 20 seventh sister civil war is about to begin.

Not only in the WTA, but also in the ATP, the Williams sisters have undoubtedly become the most successful representatives of brother/sister singles players in the history of tennis. From the perspective of the number of championships, sports influence, image labels, etc., they are constantly working together. Refresh history, every encounter is history.

Moreover, this year, Serena Williams is chasing the feat of the annual Grand Slam. She once defeated her sister Venus Williams on her way to winning Wimbledon. Coming to Flushing and about to face such a challenge is of great significance and it is easy to focus on All the attention inside and outside the event.

In fact, people were not disappointed——

“6：2”、“1：6”、“6：3”。

The Williams sisters fought hard for three sets, but in the end Serena Williams came out on top, marching into the semi-finals with her head held high, continuing her dream of the annual Grand Slam.

Focus, full explosion.

Compared with the women's singles field, the men's singles field is slightly less popular, but it is also full of topics.

matinee.

The "Dimitrov VS Anderson" game was the first to appear. The first showdown between Youth Storm and Challenger League, the media couldn't hold it anymore.

For both players, this is the best opportunity to advance to the semi-finals of a Grand Slam, and both players urgently need such a breakthrough opportunity. Anderson is eager to advance to the semi-finals of a Grand Slam for the first time in his career, and Dimitro is eager to advance to the semi-finals of a Grand Slam for the first time in his career. The husband is eager to prove that last year's Wimbledon was not a meteor.

The competition was indeed very intense and even more exciting than expected.

"6:4", "6:4".

Dimitrov played the first two sets, and his smooth and brilliant attack once again allowed people to see the style of this talented young man, who is worthy of being called "Little Federer".

It's not that Anderson didn't play well, but Dimitrov, who had been working hard and tried hard, did put in a better performance and firmly took the initiative. In the "offense VS offense" battle, Dimitrov Love's decisiveness and sharpness successfully suppressed Anderson's stability and thickness.

Opportunities are tilting towards Dimitrov. Almost everyone believes that this youth storm representative will easily break into the semi-finals. Not only can he prove himself, but he will also wait for Djokovic to prepare for his own. Further breakthroughs retained energy, but Anderson made his voice heard.

He said, no, the game is not over yet.

“6：7（3）”、“6：7（5）”。

Anderson won two tiebreaks in a row, equalized the score, and dragged the game into the final set. His unparalleled strong performance in the tiebreaks was perfect.

Attacking with attack, Anderson used Dimitrov's method which is also the way he is good at. It was no coincidence that he roared in Flushing and defeated Murray. He also found it at this year's Arthur Ashe Stadium. Prepare to attack the top four at your own pace.Ho ho ho——

Watching the excitement is not too big a deal, the live audience is the happiest. This game, which can easily exceed four hours, is a carnival.

however.

In the final set, Dimitrov went crazy.

As we all know, Dimitrov is not good at fighting hard battles. Such talented people often grow up soaked in honey. They are not good at facing adversity or handling difficulties. Once they enter the final set, they will grit their teeth once they reach the final stage. During the stalemate stage, they often lack a little bit of tenacity.

Of course, this does not mean that they are fragile or weak, they just lack the last breath.

But in the cruel world of competitive sports, just this breath can influence the direction of victory and defeat, and at the same time, it can also influence the direction of the championship.

In Dimitrov's career, he has played a total of six deciding sets in Grand Slam tournaments, winning three of them and losing three, with a winning rate of only [-]%.

In direct contrast, Anderson has a record of nine wins and four losses in Grand Slam final sets, including a final set in which Wimbledon pushed Djokovic to the extreme this year.

Judging from data analysis, the trend of this game, etc., Anderson is the more optimistic side, but Dimitrov has indeed shown growth.

Dare to take action, dare to take risks, dare to break the game, Dimitrov's offense once again showed the ability of the top ten in the world, and strongly overturned the balance; on the other hand, Anderson suffered from continuous tough battles, including the fierce battle in this game, and his physical strength declined significantly, and his hitting quality I can't keep up.

"6:1".

The final set was a direct defeat.

Dimitrov defeated Anderson with an absolutely strong and absolutely outstanding performance and advanced to the semi-finals of a Grand Slam for the second time in his career, completing his redemption.

From last year's Wimbledon to this year's Flushing, the hardships along the way were indeed mixed. When the match point was realized, Dimitrov simply fell to the ground and lay motionless on the ground. .

It's like reaching the top of a championship.

Although he did not win the championship, friends and fans who are really familiar with Dimitrov know how difficult these eight months have been for him, and how rare this breakthrough to the semi-finals is. The taste is no less than winning the championship.

accident!

Absolute surprise!

When the US Open draw came out, absolutely no one expected that Dimitrov would stand out in the quarter-finals. It was an unexpected surprise.

However, this is what happened——

"Youth Storm VS Challenger League 1.0", Youth Storm had the last laugh.

So, what about "Youth Storm VS Challenger League 2.0"?

Like the first half, the second half also has a focus matchup other than the Big Four, "Gawain VS Gasquet", but we don't know what the outcome of this game will be. Will Youth Storm continue their winning streak or be a challenger? Alliance turns things around?
Of course, from the analysis point of view, Gao Wen is more optimistic, but the first half has subverted the prediction. Dimitrov contained Anderson's offensive and brought surprises, so the second half may not be without surprises.

Maybe, the Challenger League rises?
However, before the exciting performance in the second half, there is another quarterfinal match waiting to kick off on the ninth match day, with Djokovic and Cilic joining hands on the night stage!