"On the set point, Gao Wen used an unparalleled performance to hit a winning point, saving the first set point and continuing the first set."
"Tie-break, now it's a '6:6' draw, and the two sides still haven't been able to widen the gap..."
The whole place roared.
So much so that the commentator's voice was completely drowned out, and the slightly trembling excitement and excitement surged in the rolling heat waves of the desert, and flowers bloomed in the heart.
"Federer VS Gawain" was highly anticipated, and it certainly lived up to expectations. It was really exciting, all-around exciting——
Both players showed good competitive form, and, this week in Dubai, both players advanced to the semi-finals without losing a set, which also means:
When we meet on a narrow road, the stronger one wins.
The first set was really exciting.
The so-called anxiety is not the kind of anxiety where you come back and forth, not giving in an inch, and fighting fiercely, but the kind of anxiety where you are straightforward, full of firepower, and unmoved.
Federer, a typical offensive player, does not mean that his defense is not good, but that he tends to attack and is keen to take the initiative with offense.
Currently among the top ten players in the world, only Federer and Wawrinka are stronger offensively than defensively. The other players are generally all-offensive and all-defensive. This is also a trend in the development of professional tennis, despite the age gap between Federer and Nadal.
It's not big, but you can still see the change in the trend.
Therefore, overall, Federer's matches are relatively straightforward, regardless of victory or defeat, and they are faster - this is a special case against other giants.
Today, it is the same.
Gao Wen guessed the coin correctly and chose to serve first, showing a proactive competitive state. Then, the game entered a fast-paced confrontation.
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Continuous cycle.
This was the rhythm of the first set. Both players, Gao Wen and Federer, maintained serve smoothly throughout the game, and even break points seemed precious.
Gawain did not get any break points, Federer only got one but missed it.
The game was stalemate all the way to "6:6", and then entered a tiebreaker.
A tense atmosphere permeated the entire venue.
Then, the stalemate was finally broken——
Federer took the lead in breaking Gawain's serve!
Federer's most outstanding and best skill is "variation", constantly changing the rhythm.
This is not like Kyrgios's ups and downs, changing the rhythm quickly and slowly, comparable to a roller coaster; rather, it breaks the rhythm suddenly and delicately:
Utilize changes in rhythm such as placement, spin, ball speed, power, etc. that onlookers can't really feel, to break the opponent's batting inertia bit by bit and quietly establish an advantage; and, with a smooth and smooth attack that sweeps away thousands of troops, the total
It can maximize the subsequent effect of the variation.
In fact, Gawain is also very good at variations, which is also a very important part of his game, but he is still slightly inferior to Federer:
Not technology, but inspiration.
Federer's "changes" are often elusive, and his flashes of shots can be found in every corner of the game, which limits Gawain's thinking to a great extent.
Or, like Djokovic and Nadal, use the depth of their own hard power to deal with Federer's variations, and then launch a counterattack.
Or, you must get ahead of Federer, use absolute power and speed to break the balance and establish an advantage for yourself. This is also the biggest reliance for young players to challenge Federer.
But neither of these two methods of competition is what Gao Wen likes, so after entering the tie-break, the balance is broken.
Federer takes the lead.
However, Gawain is still Gawain. When faced with difficulties, he not only did not get nervous or flinch, but became even more excited.
Maybe, Gauvin is not Djokovic or Nadal, but Gauvin still has his own interpretation of the game.
Relying on the strong backhand of both hands, Gao Wen suppressed Federer's backhand with two consecutive shots, and when Federer went to the net to put pressure on him, he relied on his forehand to break the net in a straight line, and then broke Federer's serve, allowing the tie-break to resume.
Return to equilibrium.
The stalemate continues.
Stalemate all the way.
"5:6".
In the tie-break, Gao Wen, who served first, was in a lagging position, but the next two points were Gao Wen's serving points——
Just now, it was Gawain's first point.
Federer showed his best, continuously breaking the inertia and creating advantages; however, Gawain also showed his best and survived from desperate situations.
In a shocking way, he saved the first set point, "6:6", and the balance of power in the tie-break was still not broken.
After scoring, Gawain did not clench his fists to celebrate, but turned around to look at where his shot landed, and then laughed:
He himself did not expect that this back shot could directly lead to a winning point. Those eyes seemed to say,
"Sure enough, the game is always full of surprises."
The whole place roared.
The thunderous applause and cheers lasted for a long time, cheering for Federer, and also applauding Gawain's wonderful return——
Federer's global home stadium naturally includes Dubai. What's more, Federer is the defending champion and has a large number of fans in this city.
However, today, Gao Wen once again conquered the audience with his wonderful game.
The game continues.
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Gawain took a deep breath, regained his calm, glanced at Federer, and then——
Serve.
The serve, which is pressed close to the forehand, reaches a speed of 196 kilometers per hour, and the first serve is still in good condition.
This is a sudden serve. In the first set, Gao Wen rarely chose to serve from close range, because Federer's footwork adjustment in a small area was very good. When faced with a close serve, he could not only adjust to the hitting point, but also
Able to complete beautiful returns with his unique hitting feel.
However, this serving point cannot be discarded. Different permutations and combinations must be used to break the opponent's prediction of the serving routine.
So, very suddenly, Gawain chooses to attack.
Federer is indeed a bit surprised.
Moreover, Gao Wen deliberately broke the rules and chose to get close to press the forehand instead of the backhand. Two small details in a row broke Federer's inertia.
At the critical moment, Federer remained calm in the face of danger. He adjusted his small steps and leaned back with his upper body. He pinned his forehand beside his body and turned sideways for a shot.
Skateboarding.
Very advanced technique. For the second time in a row, Federer made different attempts in the return of serve, which was bold.
really!
The true nature of the king!
Finally, Federer drew a straight line and landed in the deep area. He was not strong and fast, relying on his landing point and line to break Gawain's plan.
Gao Wen, who had just finished serving, had not had time to recover before he realized the cunningness of Federer's shot.
A kick in the step.
His body staggered and he rushed out. At the same time, he could see out of the corner of his eye——
Federer, go online!
Gawain's pupils suddenly shrank, and he could tell at once that Federer made an extraordinary choice in an unexpected situation. From receiving the serve to immediately hitting the net, the entire tactical deployment once again broke the rules.
Turn passivity into initiative.
what does that mean?
This means that Gawain's serve was good enough, but he was not able to completely suppress Federer. Federer once again showed his delicate touch.
However, this is not the issue that needs to be worried most now, but the batting in front of him. How should Gawain deal with it?