I say I care because it was a defeat. Losing is uncomfortable at any time, even if the opponent is Federer, the feeling is the same.
Moreover, Gawain cherishes and attaches great importance to every meeting with the four giants.
There is no doubt that the four giants have been able to dominate the professional tennis world for more than ten years. Regardless of the number of championships, they have indeed demonstrated strong dominance. This is definitely not just "superior strength", but also experience, psychology, and state.
On-the-spot adjustment and learning ability are the keys.
Gawain is still young and immature - at least on the field, so he still has a lot to learn. He must pay attention to every game and every duel. Regardless of victory or defeat, the game can become an object of nutrition.
Finally, it turns into a driving force for one's own growth.
He said he didn't care, because it was just a defeat, nothing more and nothing less. There was no need to think that one game would be the end of the world.
In the match in Dubai, both sets were tie-breaks, very close.
This also shows that Gao Wen has performed to the extreme within his own state. In the end, he lost the game. On the one hand, it was due to insufficient handling of key balls. On the other hand, there were more or less factors of luck or on-the-spot performance. These are all factors.
Within the error range, it is the norm in competitive sports.
Compared with sadness and pain, Gawain sees more positive aspects:
After the Australian Open, short-term adjustments achieved certain results, and he gradually found some tips for self-adjustment to the long schedule of the regular season.
At the same time, I really benefited a lot from my first confrontation with Federer. Gao Wen realized that he still had room to continue to expand and extend at the tactical level.
From variations to layouts, some of Federer's shot selections are truly eye-catching:
It turns out that in such a predicament, there is still such a way to deal with it, and the use of court space and the choice of batting techniques have changed.
So, what exactly did Gawain learn?
What changes did Gawain make this time in Indian Wells?
The last time they met, Federer showed off his best tactics and batting inspiration, showing off his golf king style.
"Variation" is undoubtedly Federer's unique offensive weapon. Whether active or passive, he can always control the situation through changes in rhythm.
The key is that Federer's touch talent and on-the-spot adaptability are innate traits. It doesn't seem to be a problem to launch a smooth attack with any hit at any time. He always plays it lightly and leisurely. Any player wants to break his
Game controls are very difficult.
Or, in the world of martial arts, speed is the only thing that can beat the fast, but Federer is not afraid at all. The "King of Grass" is unparalleled in the world in his ability to control fast rounds.
Or, defeating ten teams with one force and breaking the game with brute force is indeed a way, but it also means that the entire game must maintain high energy throughout.
Of course, Federer is not "perfect" and he also has his own weaknesses. Just look at the other Big Three and you will know.
Nadal used his Kirin Arm forehand to suppress Federer's backhand, using his backhand as a breakthrough to break the balance.
Djokovic and Murray, on the other hand, both used their bottom-line round abilities to dominate the martial arts world, creating a tug-of-war, using soft knives to cover up all Federer's variations.
This is exactly what Gao Wen learned from Dubai.
The tactic of responding to variations with variations is not unfeasible - just look at the double tiebreaker in Dubai. Gawain did not fall behind, but this is too laborious.
Because variation is Federer's comfort zone, the result of the collision between powerful forces is that there are too many uncertainties. Federer's sophistication is exactly the shortcoming of Gao Wen, who lacks competition experience - a relative shortcoming. After all, Gao Wen transferred to
I have only been working for less than a year, so I am still considered a freshman.
Moreover, Gawain needs a little chemical reaction to change the situation of the battle, just like the finishing touch to revitalize his entire tactical system.
In Gao Wen's view, the "Variation VS Variation" tactic is still the core, because this is his own way and style of playing, and it should not be changed. He needs to complete the game in his own way, otherwise the game may be a mess.
, that is the real disaster.
At the same time, in addition to the core tactics, some variables should be added to break the balance and launch an impact. He must get Federer out of the comfort zone and try to avoid letting Federer compete comfortably, so as to change the focus of the balance of victory and defeat——
Gawain is no stranger to this.
In the match against Djokovic, Gauvin relied on this courage and determination to change the situation. Strictly speaking, the same was true against Nadal and Murray.
Of course, it's one thing to talk on paper, but it's another thing to practice in practice. Tennis games and countermeasures are never that simple.
The concept is excellent and perfect, but when applied to specific games, the opponent's response and counterattack need to be included in the calculation and adjustments must be made on the spot.
This is also one of the important reasons why Gao Wen is looking forward to fighting Federer again. It is full of unknowns and challenges. Just imagining it is exciting.
The first set, "6:4", victory belongs to Federer.
Although it was Gawain who got the break point first, it was Federer who cashed it in first.
Indeed, Gao Wen was changing his tactics and making attempts. However, the trend of the first game was a little unexpected.
First, it's windy weather.
Gawain did not try to find excuses, but objectively admitted that under the same competition environment, Federer's on-the-spot handling of strong wind interference was better than his own.
For some on-the-spot shots and some unexpected situations, Federer can always reduce the negative damage to the smaller side.
Secondly, the deviation value.
Gawain set a tactic and a goal, but the existence of the opponent is the biggest uncertain variable, and the deviation value always exists objectively.
The biggest difference from playing against Djokovic is that Federer is always in a state of change and adjustment. This does not mean that Djokovic remains unchanged, but that he emphasizes "change" and "control"
Importance to Federer——
As an offensive player, Federer needs to take the initiative, and even needs to be ahead of his opponents in making changes.
Therefore, the deviation value is not so easy to control.
Thirdly, Federer is indeed in good form at the moment, and his mercury-like offense continues Dubai's excellent touch, exerting pressure in all directions.
In the game when Gawain suffered a break, although the mistakes caused by the strong wind and the fluctuation of the first serve in the strong wind were all objective reasons, at the break point, Federer's shocking attack was so beautiful and exciting, even if Gawain was broken.
One side also had to give applause to its opponent.
Although he lost the first set, Gao Wen did not waver because the score gap did not widen and the entire confrontation remained stalemate.
This proves that Gawain's strategy is correct and does not need to be changed; at the same time, victory or defeat is within a hair's breadth.
really!
In the second set, "6:4", victory belongs to Gawain this time.