The chief referee had directly announced the score and responded affirmatively to the linesman's judgment, ending the second set with "6:4" and Gao Wen regained the set.
What...what's going on?
The whole audience was stunned.
In the inevitable serve game, Djokovic led "40:15", but lost four points in a row and gave up the victory with a mistake.
What?
That's it?
That's it!
The end of the second set was so sudden and ridiculous that it gave a sense of emptiness, and the entire audience held their heads in disbelief.
The heart goes up and down suddenly, and then stops suddenly, unable to bear it.
Djokovic was very angry, very, very angry. He turned around and roared at his players' box, venting his frustration and dissatisfaction——
The shot just now was difficult, but not that difficult. The most important thing was that Djokovic's own prediction was inaccurate and he made a low-level mistake.
So, what happened to Gawain’s return?
First, the lines.
It is still in the middle, which also means that Djokovic has limited space to open up the angle.
From a physical point of view, a larger angle of incoming ball means that the return angle of the ball may be larger, but without angle, creating angle requires more risks.
Secondly, the landing point.
Because Gao Wen had a leisurely hitting time and the control was simpler and easier, he deliberately pushed the return ball slightly deeper, but not too deep.
If he pressed directly on the baseline, Djokovic would definitely be alert, and the return ball would be more tapered to increase the safety factor, so he might not make a mistake; but Gao Wen only pushed a little deeper and did not pursue the ultimate.
Just make sure the return ball lands behind Djokovic's previous hitting stance.
As a result, Djokovic's moving steps must be sprinted at an angle of thirty degrees behind him. If his steps are not adjusted properly, he may have to complete the ball behind his body. This has a great influence on the control of the ball and the space effect.
, the impact of the return line exists objectively.
Again, rotate.
Strong top spin and slight side spin.
After Gao Wen's return hit the ground, the rebound height was still very obvious. At the same time, it spin slightly towards the right side of Djokovic, which affected the direction judgment.
Finally, cover.
To put it simply, Gawain used a "transition ball" to cover up the details of his batting.
On the surface, this is an offensive opportunity - of course, this is indeed an offensive opportunity. Gao Wen is giving the offensive initiative to Djokovic; but at the same time, he sneakily adds one trap after another to the offensive opportunity.
He concealed everything under the nose of Djokovic.
Assuming that Djokovic's forehand crosses into the boundary, what should he do?
Gao Wen is also ready. His steps are actually moving towards the forehand position to defend. Even if Djokovic's attack is in place, he can defend it.
Then, continue the game and layout, it's that simple.
Facts have proved that there was indeed something wrong with Djokovic's forehand.
The diagonal line, which should have been the most stable and reliable, and also the forehand diagonal line that turned the tide in the first set today, broke the balance because of the hidden needle in Gao Wen's return line.
In fact, with Djokovic's ability to roll and wrap the baseline, he could easily complete the ball if he wanted to. Gao Wen's ball was not a threat. However, Djokovic changed his tactical intention and tried to dominate the attack.
On the contrary, it was a little too hasty and I made a mistake on my forehand.
In the post-match technical statistics, this point should be calculated as an unforced error by Djokovic, but in fact, Gawain's game and calculation played an important role. In a simple two-shot shot,
Especially when the opponent serves well, he cleverly creates a trap.
Djokovic was very dissatisfied with his performance. This shot was a simple and basic shot, but he missed the opportunity.
Moreover, he directly gave up the victory in the second set.
This shouldn't be the case!
Absolutely not.
"6:4", "4:6".
In the first two sets, Djokovic and Gao Wen each won one set with the same score. Next, the two sides will enter the final set again——
From Melbourne to Indian Wells to Miami, the three encounters between the two players all entered the final set, once again proving the fierceness of the showdown.
So, how should the deciding set be played?
Soon, Gawain realized:
The game changed slightly again. This time, it returned to the familiar routine. Djokovic began to increase the number of returns to suppress his backhand.
Of course, the change in tactics is not a one-size-fits-all approach, but the distribution ratio of batting lines will change, and then the confrontation pattern will slowly change.
However, the comparison still existed objectively. Slowly, Gao Wen noticed the changes in Djokovic. From the first set to the second set and then to the final set, the proportion of forehand attacks showed a gradual downward trend.
, and finally returned to the basic routine of their previous duels.
Obviously, there was basically no gap between Indian Wells and Miami. Djokovic made tactical adjustments and achieved results; but Djokovic was not able to fully implement them to the end and faced Gawain's counterattack.
, and return to the game mode that I am accustomed to.
The game of back-and-forth happens all the time, and the game situation is also changing rapidly. In addition to tactics, mentality, state, etc., changes in physical strength always play an important role. The lower the physical fitness, the easier it is.
Go back to the most familiar and safest routine——
In Djokovic's case, the bottom line is often rolled up at both ends, and no matter what the ball comes, he rolls it back, pushing the risk of attack to the opponent.
Therefore, in the final set, as the game progressed, that familiar feeling slowly returned to Gawain, and then he gradually took the initiative.
This story is familiar to both him and him.
However, Djokovic still gritted his teeth. When he was behind at "3:4" and "4:5", he saved break points and successfully kept serve, including a match point. Then, he further defeated Gowen.
Pushed to the extreme, both sides enter a tie-break, and the outcome must be determined in this way.
"ah!"
"Ahhh!"
Djokovic roared out, and once again secured serve, dragging the game into a tie-break, the world's number one roared with red ears.
Clenching his fists, looking up to the sky and screaming, with bulging veins, he showed the domineering power of the king. From the strong duel on the court to the battle of momentum that refused to give in, this final has entered a white-hot stage, and the blazing air has made the entire
The scene was plunged into a dense and rolling heat wave.
At any time and under any circumstances, never underestimate the ability and will of the Big Four. Even if the fuel tank has been exhausted, they still will not fall so easily——
Until you play against the Big Four, you never know how much energy it will take to defeat them.
Gao Wen, keeping this in mind, not only did not relax, but also further improved his concentration and overall state in the tie-break.
Young people should show their vitality at this moment, fight bravely to the end, and then...
It's broken.
In the tie-break of the final set, Gao Wen took the lead in breaking Djokovic's serve.