The air in the stadium was boiling. Although the game had just begun, there was a stalemate situation in two consecutive games. The two players quickly got into the state, and the back-and-forth confrontation became so tense that they didn't even have time to enter.
The state audience was also involved in the storm.
This game had already been entangled for more than six minutes unknowingly. Gao Wen got the second game point and once again won the opportunity to keep his serve——
Only by keeping serve can the advantage of the opening break be realized and the score gap widened.
At this time, there are still spectators who have just arrived at the stadium. If it were in a Grand Slam stadium, this situation would not happen because security guards will be set up at each entrance to control the crowd during the game and ask spectators to choose as much as possible.
Enter the court during breaks between games or sets.
Of course, the order maintenance of the Masters is also top-notch, but don't forget, this is North America, and the audience here is always so... willful.
On the other hand, there is the anxiety and intensity of the game atmosphere.
On the other hand, the atmosphere of watching the game is casual and casual.
As a result, the air surged slightly, and the whole atmosphere seemed a little weird.
Originally, Gao Wen was ready to serve, but Zverev stood up straight, stopped him, and signaled to the referee that someone was moving in the stands.
Gawain also had to stand up straight and wait for the audience to take their seats.
Both Zverev and Gawain were actually a little distracted at this time, or to be more precise, they were not that focused.
The confrontation in the previous minute was really too intense and anxious. The brain was short of oxygen for a short time, so that the concentration inevitably collapsed. Even if it was only 99% concentration, it was different from 100%. After a little breath, 99% might be
It continues to decline, and the blood loss is very fast and fleeting.
The lack of spectators in the stands made matters worse.
This is also a feature of the North American game, a feature that will not be experienced in the European season or the Australian season.
Gawain is very experienced in this regard.
Turn around, face away from the court, pat the ball, close your eyes, adjust your breathing, eliminate the interference from the spectator stands, and stabilize the rhythm at the same time.
call……
After taking a long breath, Gao Wen turned around again, returned to the baseline, and prepared to serve.
Second District.
Gao Wen glanced at Zverev's position, then lowered his head to shoot the ball.
Bend your knees! Kneel off!
Throw the ball! Spin!
Then, swing.
The entire serving movement is smooth and elegant, and the body is completely stretched out like an eagle spreading its wings. Full kicking and streamlined swings turn all the height advantages into power, and hit the tennis ball hard.
boom!
interior angle.
Sneak attack forehand.
In fact, in his first serving game, Gao Wen's serving routine was relatively simple. He mainly focused on chasing the body, and there was no difference between forehand and backhand.
Part of the reason is because of Zverev's height. Although his steps are flexible, he is not very flexible in moving his body out of the way when receiving the serve——
This was a problem left over from Zverev's teenage years. Later, after gaining experience in ATP competition, this shortcoming was made up for.
Part of the reason is because Gao Wen hopes to play more baseline rounds in the opening stage to gain more batting time for tactical layout and adjustment of feel.
However, starting from the NCAA period, the most outstanding and mature thing about Gao Wen is his interpretation of the game. He knows when to speed up, when to adjust, when to change, and most importantly, when to challenge his opponent.
Apply pressure to break the balance of confrontation.
For example, now.
Obviously, Zverev has found some hitting touch on the baseline. Compared with the first game, the round ball in this game is more suitable for his style; therefore, he continues to attack aggressively, even a little eagerly,
Trying to get back on track and regain the initiative.
All Gawain needs to do is:
Interrupt him.
Serving is the starting point for developing tactical layout.
So Gawain made a change.
The speed of the ball is not very fast, that is, 185 kilometers per hour; it is more about pursuing the line and landing point and focusing on control. Gaowen asked for a T-point.
Inside corner!
On the midline between the two service areas, the tennis ball hits the T-point accurately and even slightly to one side of the first area, making the most of the space.
You can see in the slow-motion playback that after the tennis ball hits the ground, it releases strong topspin and high-speed rotation, drawing a full arc.
Little Zverev, panicked——
Although his position is also close to the forehand, he can move laterally at any time, relying on his arm length advantage to easily complete the ball-touching action; but this time, he made a misjudgment and did not start in time, waiting for him to push the ball out with his whole body.
By then, the brain has already released anger signals:
late.
ACE!
"Game, high."
"High lead, 2:0."
The referee has directly announced the score, and with a firm attitude, confirmed that this was an ACE, and it was also Gao Wen's first in the game.
Little Zverev tried his best to stretch his body, but he was still half a beat too slow and failed to touch the tennis ball. He finally controlled the balance of his body. Then little Zverev stood there with his hands on his waist and his eyes were a little blank.
, it is difficult to accurately describe my mood at this moment.
Angry? Annoyed? Surprised? Depressed? Irritated?
Maybe a little bit of all.
Little Zverev raised his head, looked across the court, and saw Gawain at a glance——
Gawain watched the landing point of the tennis ball and gently chinned his head. However, he did not make a fist to celebrate. Instead, he raised the racket, put it to his mouth, and blew toward the head of the racket.
It looked like a western cowboy blowing away the smoke from his gun after completing his killing mission.
Arrogant, confident, calm and determined.
There was a hint of contempt in his eyes, as if he had not spent much effort in this battle just now.
Not even worth celebrating.
boom!
A burst of applause and cheers erupted from the audience stands, and the bustling people stood up, whistled, and cheered. Even though they had not fully entered the game state, Gawain's small actions still easily ignited the atmosphere of the scene. This was what they needed.
Entertainment time.
Even though the game has just begun, the scene has already witnessed Gao Wen's full firepower, making this youth storm even more intense!
Buzz…
As the audience cheered, a loud "buzzing" sound erupted in Zverev's mind, and all the noise and noise turned into a ball of noise that blocked his ears.
In an instant, all the emotions surged toward his heart, the scalding hot blood exploded directly in his chest, and the world plunged into scarlet.
Little Zverev was breathing heavily, his chest was pulling like a bellows. Every time he breathed, he seemed to be able to feel the boiling magma. Smoke and sparks were burning in his blood. His whole brain fell into chaos.
Staring at Gawain fiercely, he wished he could eat him alive.
what happened?
How can it be!
Question marks, accompanied by shock, confusion, confusion, incomprehension and anger, filled the whole head, but no answer could be found, only mixed emotions were left running rampant in the mind. In the end, little Zverev was stunned.
He stood there, as if he was on the spot, unable to react at all.