In front of the TV, Pulan finally could no longer control his emotions. He clenched his fists and raised his arms and shouted. His whole body jumped up high, and every cell in his body was burning.
On the TV, Gawain also unleashed his energy, clenching his right fist and roaring to his heart's content, like a lion, with his vast momentum venting down towards the opposite side of the court.
The entire Stade Philippe-Chatier was plunged into madness——
From offense to defense, from defense to offense, in this minute, the two players Gao Wen and Tim interpreted their abilities and talents to the extreme; moreover, every shot was like walking on a high rope.
, staggering and thrilling, but they all fell within the bounds.
Thrilling, exciting.
Wonderful, explosive.
In the end, Gao Wen scored the winning point and once again saved the set point. The tie-break had reached a draw at "10:10" and it was a stalemate.
Pu Lan only felt a numbness in his scalp, and stood stiffly in front of the TV with his fingers clasped together like a mummy, his heart almost beating out of his chest.
Buzz buzz...
The heat wave at the Philippe-Chartier Stadium was simmering under the sun, and the audience was already in a frenzy. The referee had to remind them three times before the audience finally regained their senses, sat down again, and waited for the game to continue——
Those spectators who left the stadium now regretted so much that their intestines were green.
But there is no regret medicine in the world. They can only continue to stand in the corridor behind the spectator stands and wait, anxious and excited.
Then, more and more spectators came to the Stade Philippe-Chatier. The youth storm showdown "Gawain VS Tim" has far exceeded expectations, and people are filled with admiration and surprise.
spread throughout Roland-Garros.
For the arrogant French audience, they don't care about Gawain and Tim, nor about Youth Storm, nor about "Big Four VS Challengers". In their view, those are just social network bubbles; but they have no choice.
Say no to a showdown that is so exciting that it will suffocate you.
No one wants to miss it.
As a result, the bustling crowds approached the center court of Roland Garros from all directions.
The tide ebbs and flows.
At the same time, the game continues.
Compared to the audience's loss of control, both Gawain and Tim remained absolutely calm and focused entirely on the game.
The tie-break has entered the most critical and stalemate stage. Any distraction or looseness may directly give up the entire victory——
They don't have the time or the mind to think too much.
Next, it's still Gawain's serving points.
a district.
Pah. Pah.
Gawain shot the ball twice more. The last round was stalemate for too long, and the physical and energy consumption was very intense. Standing under the scorching sun, he was sweating profusely and breathing quickly. He needed to adjust his breathing and organize himself.
Thoughts.
He looked up and glanced at Tim's position——
It is still about two meters away from the baseline, slightly closer to the backhand.
Different players have different considerations for such a position. In Tim's case, it is because he is confident enough in his forehand and moving steps. Even if Gao Wen chooses to suppress the forehand from the outside corner, he still believes that he can complete a high-quality return.
The ball; relatively speaking, the backhand needs more protection.
Some players may create traps through deceptive positioning and release smoke bombs during the serve-receive process, but an honest person like Tim will not do this.
Gawain's mind was filled with thoughts.
Kick the ground.
Toss the ball.
Swing the racket.
——Exterior angle.
Gao Wen chose the outside corner in the first area and faced Tim's forehand head-on; but this time, he scored with one serve.
After failing to score four times in a row, this time the first serve finally entered the zone smoothly.
Speed 196 kilometers per hour.
The quality is very good, not only does it have speed and power, but the landing point and route are also in line with Gawain's vision.
Then you can see that Tim's footsteps were pulled near the sideline, and he had already arrived smoothly with two long strides, sweeping his forehand to attack.
In fact, this was Gawain's first serve, and it was of excellent quality, so it was not an offensive opportunity; but Tim played very proactively and aggressively in the tie-break. Even at the risk of making a mistake in grabbing the first serve, Tim won the first serve.
He will attack boldly when receiving a shot, just to create impact and create a sense of oppression——
The effect is outstanding.
Gao Wen missed four consecutive serves because he was trying to increase the power of his first serve, but the stalemate in the tie-break and the drastic drop in physical strength resulted in insufficient control and failure to enter the zone.
Of course, Thiem already has the ability to forcefully attack both his forehand and backhand; moreover, his strong topspin can reduce risks.
This time, it’s no exception:
Slash, deep area, exert force.
With a roar of strength, Tim aimed at Gao Wen's forehand and attacked in the triangle area of the bottom line, trying to suppress Gao Wen's attack connection with the second shot.
From the effect point of view, there are good and bad:
The advantage is that the landing point is deep enough, with only about half a step away from the baseline and sideline, and the control of the entire return line and landing point is excellent.
The disadvantage is that the parabola is not completely suppressed, because Gao Wen chooses to hit the ball flat - this is obviously a premeditated serve. In order to grab the serve, Tim must pay attention to the height of the net and avoid going down the net, so it adds a lot of friction and strong topspin.
The parabola is obviously too high, and the flight time in the air is relatively long, giving Gao Wen time to react.
Despite this, Tim's return shot is strong enough, heavy enough, spinning enough, deep enough, and of good quality.
Here, Gawain remains calm——
It cannot be said that he 100% expected Tim's return, but the fact is that Tim's reaction did not exceed the range of his prediction.
Not surprising.
Gawain's thoughts were very clear. Even though the air was burning, even though the score was stalemate, and even though everything was boiling, his brain was clear.
While adjusting continuously in small steps, he observed Tim's position with his peripheral vision.
Under the situation of multitasking, Gawain's steps have already reached the bottom line, and he is basically standing on the bottom line. Not only does he not retreat, but he also moves forward slightly.
From one look at his position, he could tell that Gao Wen was preparing to hit the rebound ball, releasing all the spin and launching a strong attack.
Tim immediately noticed Gao Wen's extended forehand, and his graceful lead-in movement perfectly blended the strength of his footsteps and body.
alarm!
Tim knew Gao Wen's ability. Whether it was a straight line or an oblique line, this forehand shot could exert strong force; however, his return also caused trouble. Because of the strong topspin, Gao Wen had to return the ball with great force.
Pay attention to following the spinning lines, otherwise the tennis ball may be directly knocked away or directly out of bounds.
So--
slash!
Tim immediately made a judgment, and his steps did not move to his left side, but stayed on the left side, adjusting his position in small steps to prepare for Gawain's attack.
However, at this moment, Tim's pupils shrank.
But see you!
Gao Wen's forehand, preparing to hit the ball, changed his grip at the last moment and gently lowered the racket. The flexibility of his wrist perfectly wrapped the rotation of the tennis ball and completed the force relief.