At that moment, the S-rank bender wielded mana quickly. He brought out quick flame from his hands. And when the wind hit him, due to the help of the flame, the force of the wind wasn't strong enough anymore to push him to the extent that he'll lose balance completely.
But the wind still pushed him though and even quenched his fire a little. But he didn't fall to the ground...he landed on the ground while bending a little. If he had fallen to the ground, then that would have been a point for the D-rank bender...
..He would have achieved his aim.
But due to how quick the S-rank bender was, he couldn't achieve his aim. The D-rank bender landed on the ground as well. And now, it was time for the S-rank bender to do some attacking, it was about time for him to make use of his power.