Although this was not Gawain's plan, opportunities are opportunities.
As soon as he turned around, Gawain had already made a decision. The thoughts in his entire brain were completely clear, and he entered a killer state, with a high degree of concentration.
On the opposite side, Tsonga... it's still Tsonga, and there is no tension at all at the critical moment——
Also, this "Tennis Ali" has faced and defeated the Big Four more than once, and he also fought hard to win in key rounds of important events.
At this time, nature is no exception.
Gao Wen was a little unsure about Tsonga's serving strategy. After all, this was only the first meeting between the two people. The "critical moments" in the first four sets and the "critical moments" in the final set were different. Under such circumstances, especially
How Songa will choose tactics, everything is brand new to Gawain——
As for the game video analyzed before the game, it can only be used as a reference.
Then, Gawain still needs to put himself first.
Adjustments in small steps.
Gao Wen took a small half-step forward. Not only did he not retreat conservatively, but he also showed his strong attitude in receiving and fighting.
A kind of oppression is also a kind of game.
Tsonga, serve.
Area 1, inner corner.
At the critical moment, Tsonga was not interfered by Gawain at all, and his serving tactics were very determined. He aimed at the T point and exerted all his strength. The speed of his serving reached 200 kilometers per hour.
boom!
On the opposite side of the net, Gawain's footsteps were obviously a little slower. Because of the space compressed by his step forward, he did not have enough time to swing the racket.
In the end, he barely touched the tennis ball, but failed to complete an effective swing. The tennis ball collided with the racket frame and flew an anti-aircraft cannon directly towards the audience stands.
……"Out of bounds!"
Everyone in the audience could see that Gao Wen's return ball went out of bounds, but the linesman still completed the call very dedicatedly——
The serve is straight.
Tsonga responded in this way, which was not only tough, but also efficient. His expressionless face reminded people of the NBA's "Stone Buddha" Duncan.
"15:30".
Tsonga controlled the game in Tsonga's way, gained a foothold on the edge of the cliff, and slightly regained his disadvantage with a beautiful straight punch.
This is a kind of ability.
The whole place was boiling.
However, Gawain did not feel any depression and his willpower did not waver.
Serve, this is the ultimate weapon that tennis players have mastered. Anytime, as long as the opponent can solve the dilemma through serving, this is worthy of admiration.
So, there is no need to care.
Now, the score has changed slightly, and the entire atmosphere has also changed, but Gao Wen is not ready to change his plan again, because this game is still his opportunity.
From area one to area two, Gawain remained focused, his brain always spinning——
Area 1 is the inner corner, area 2 is the outer corner.
In two consecutive serves, Tsonga chose to suppress Gawain's backhand. So, what about the third time?
Moreover, we need to distinguish whether this is Tsonga's game routine, which he does every time at critical moments; or is it a tactic developed for Gawain?
As the server, Tsonga still takes the initiative, and Gawain needs to stay focused.
Then--
Gao Wen's position when receiving the serve was still half a step forward. He did not adjust because of Tson's excellent serve and insisted on his pressure tactics.
On the opposite side, Tsonga's expression did not show any fluctuation, and he still prepared for the game at his own pace.
Second District.
interior angle.
The serving tactics changed, and it returned to Gawain's forehand. Unfortunately, this time——
"Out of bounds!"
The linesman's out-of-bounds gesture was very firm, indicating that Tsonga's serve was in the wrong area. The serve that should have been in the second area did not find the T-point and entered the first area.
It can be seen from the perfect landing point that the serve with a speed of 198 kilometers per hour is heading for an ace or a straight serve. Tsonga still has no mercy.
But for Gawain, the message is more than that. Confidence is confidence, toughness is toughness, but there is more information hidden behind it:
First, Tsonga also hopes for a quick victory. The entire serving strategy is different from the second half of the fourth set and the first half of the fifth set. His physical strength should have bottomed out.
Second, in the previous hour or so, Tsonga's serve placements were relatively scattered, but chasing and close-in squeezes accounted for the majority of the serve. In other words, Tsonga was willing to be patient and deal with Gawain.
The serve creates a squeeze, and then the baseline position is followed by rounds; but in the past three points, Tsonga still looked for the corners of the service area. In addition to physical problems, we can also see changes in tactical strategies.
This information is very important.
Especially when there is an opportunity to receive a second serve.
Second area, second serve.
Tsonga's second serve is still mainly flat shots, and he rarely chooses rotation to increase insurance. Naturally, he does not dare to pursue the ultimate placement of his second serve——
In other words, the second serve often does not separate the angles, and is more concentrated in the middle area, that is... close.
really!
Close to the backhand.
The speed is 163 kilometers per hour, which is slower than the usual average speed of the second engine.
Chance!
Gao Wen moved half a step to the right and sideways. He did not lead the backhand in a large way with both hands. Instead, he pinned his body and completed the lead by shifting within a small area.
Arm, push.
Wrist, flick it quickly.
Although his steps and body were slightly squeezed, Gao Wen was fully prepared and was not surprised by Tsonga's serve and responded promptly.
Swing, turn, exert force, all in one go.
A small-scale explosion, released instantly, and the tennis ball was hit hard back——
straight line.
Fight.
Facing the second serve, Gao Wen decisively attacked and used his best and most powerful weapon to whip a straight line across the entire court in a small area.
Everything happened in a blink of an eye, too fast, and before I even had time to blink, the tennis ball had already returned to Tsonga's side.
In the straight line and deep zone, Gao Wen did not pursue the ultimate landing point and gave up aiming at the bottom line blind corner, but chose the deep zone closer to the central area.
But, fast enough, deep enough, heavy enough——
Tsonga is very, very embarrassed.
After the serve was completed, Tsonga followed his serving action and already pressed forward, not to the net, but to the baseline, preparing to connect with the next attack. This is also his usual routine, establishing an advantage through serving, and then in the first three
Expand your advantage within one shot, or even end the battle directly.
Unfortunately, Gawain caught him this time.
The ball returned to Tsonga's feet. His steps near the baseline were suppressed, and the tennis ball almost hit his instep.
Tsonga was too bulky and had no way to retreat or squat. The result was that without bending his knees, he relied solely on the strength of his arms and upper limbs to reach down, and reflexively intercepted a shot deep in the baseline, but failed.
There was no control or friction at all, and then the tennis ball was already flying.
Anti-aircraft guns.
High, far away, over Tsonga's court, over Gawain's court, and finally disappeared into the shadow of the spectator stands behind Gawain.
"ah!"
Gawain clenched his fists and roared. From the second half of the fourth set until now, he had suppressed and suppressed, stalemate and stalemate, and finally released.
Those eyes were full of murderous intent——
"15:40".
No one expected that the tight and suffocating game would change without warning, and then all the pressure came to Tsonga's side.