The restlessness and noise of the Philippe-Chartier Stadium could not be calmed for a long time. The scorching sun covered the entire stadium, and the ground temperature was soaring toward 40 degrees. The surging heat wave filled every pore, so that even the burning sweat could not be drained smoothly.
, the whole person is filled with rolling hot air.
It could explode at any time——
The audience who were finally able to enter the venue after taking a break seemed to have no end in sight, and they continued to pour in one after another, unable to stop.
As a result, the bustling restlessness continued to surge in the air, so much so that the referee announced that the inter-set break was over and the game could not start.
Wait, is this the extra rest time that the audience got for the two players?
However……
The Parisian audience didn't buy it.
"Shh!"
Perhaps, a double fault can't explain anything, but it directly led to Gawain's decision to change his tactics in the next point——
It can be clearly noticed that Tim did not anticipate Gawain's fight, and the defensive connection was slightly slower, which also directly affected the quality of defense.
Having just experienced the ups and downs of the third set and the exciting tie-break, the entire audience could not wait to enter the excitement of the fourth set. However, they were tricked by their "teammates" and were unable to continue the match.
The two players on the court also showed helpless smiles.
This is Roland Garros. Any behavior that affects the progress of the game or spoils the excitement of the game may become the target of complaints from the audience, even the innocent audience.
Rushing away in a rush of passers-by.
But what if a score is scored?
……really!
"40:40".
In other words, the two players felt "cold" for nearly five minutes before restarting the game, but I don't know whether this may have any impact——
It doesn't matter.
To be precise, it's not about being relaxed, but rather eager——
The on-site director also followed suit, and the camera lens focused, focused, and focused again, locking in the audience who were still moving from the dense crowd——
The boos were everywhere, gradually gathering from all directions, and in the blink of an eye they filled the whole place——
Originally, Tim was already preparing to receive Gawain's serve, but in the blink of an eye he had to face the test of a draw. The importance of the next point is self-evident.
Although Gao Wen does not have much experience, he has obviously more experience in the Grand Slam arena. Especially after experiencing the "seven-point chaos" in Melbourne Park, he also has a better understanding of unexpected accidents on the scene.
Thiem, on the other hand, is not the case. This is the first time in his career that he has entered the center court. In the previous three sets, he was completely immersed in the competition and it was not obvious yet. At this time, an unexpected appearance on the scene made him suddenly realize that the entire court is so huge and magnificent.
, like a giant beast crawling in front of you.
A little bit of laxity in concentration, and then the situation becomes loose.
In the final analysis, Tim is still too "immature", and his experience in Grand Slams, center court experience, and even experience in facing big scenes are all slightly inferior.
Gao Wen did not miss a beat. He made two consecutive high-quality attacks, and finally forced Tim to choose a backhand to fight straight to break the game. However, the fight did not enter the zone and sent the point out of bounds. Then the game came to a tie.
even!
In the fourth set, Tim served first.
Beating corpses in public.
However, people overlook Tim’s opponent:
Gawain.
The answer is, no.
When the restlessness on the scene finally calmed down and the referee announced that the game would continue, a full four minutes and fifty seconds had passed since the wonderful set point in the third set.
His grasp of the context and atmosphere of the game is absolutely top-notch.
The situation has undergone some subtle changes.
"40:15".
If you make a mistake and lose points, it doesn't matter. Anyway, Tim had the advantage in this game.
The third double fault of the game, Tim gave up the first point.
"40:30".
Tennis matches are like this. It seems calm, but in fact there are turbulent undercurrents. Those moments that don't look like opportunities at all often hide murderous intent. Although they are not changing rapidly, they are not far away. Therefore, the players' interpretation and grasp of the game also have to do with it.
It becomes more and more important.
Double fault!
There is only one small detail——
Tim also thought that there was no problem in this game. He had already begun to think about how he should lay out and attack in the next game when Gao Wen served.
At this point, you can see the difference in experience——
"Shh!"
When receiving the serve, facing Tim's first serve, Gao Wen chose to fight for a shot and unexpectedly entered the zone smoothly, which also caused Tim to fall into passivity.
The boos became louder and more exaggerated. One or two of the audience lowered their heads and quickly took their seats. At this time, they no longer cared about etiquette.
None of the on-site commentators noticed the abnormality. The occasional double fault is understandable. After all, players are not robots; and this point is not a critical point. After a double fault, Tim still grasps a game point.
Anyone can tell at a glance that he is an honest man.
It is not directed at Gawain, nor at Tim, but at those viewers who are still moving, still looking for seats, and still not seated.
Thiem still maintained high-intensity offensive firepower and scored two consecutive points without any visible impact of his extreme physical strength.
However!
Just when everyone thought Tim would secure serve and start the fourth set smoothly, fluctuations occurred——
First the physical strength was extremely high, and then there was on-site interference. Although Tim had been trying hard to maintain concentration, he still relaxed a little after getting the game point.
Instead of being too anxious, he came to the sidelines, wiped his sweat first, and then took deep breaths to adjust his rhythm. Not only did he make full use of the precious rest time, but he also concentrated on avoiding being accidentally disturbed by the scene.
"Porphyrin!"
Even though the game could not be restarted, Tim still stood on the baseline and was ready to serve, just like a primary school student being punished to stand. Tim stood on the baseline as long as the audience made noises.
However, Tim's character has always been calm and reserved. After being distracted for a while, he lowered his head, tried his best to exclude those distractions, and thought carefully about how the next fourth set should unfold.
Tim also realized the importance of the fourth set. For him, it was a set with no retreat, so he was particularly proactive in the opening stage.
Just like his character, Tim's nature is to be diligent and conscientious. Even if he is interrupted or disturbed, he can still maintain his concentration.
The boos that filled the audience made Tim a little surprised and a little surprised, which immediately highlighted his youthfulness.
Gawain immediately realized that the opportunity had come.
Obviously, this is not Gawain's plan——
Tim's first serve game, not to mention whether Tim was tired or not, Gao Wen was tired anyway. The impact of the big tie-break did exist objectively; and the clay court game was more of a test of the body and will.
It was tough. After experiencing the intense experience of three sets, my nerves were already tense to the extreme.
He needed to take a breather.
However, the opportunity presented itself, and Gawain certainly had no reason to miss it.