The wind is still blowing, and the whole world has blurred into a halo.
The endpoint on the other side of the stadium is like a cliff, and the endless ocean stretches out as far as the eye can see. No matter how much you run or chase, you can't reach the other shore. The vast and far distance makes you powerless.
Comparable to the end of the world.
However.
Gawain is still sprinting.
He wanted to see. If that was the end of the world, he wanted to see the scene on the other side of the cliff. He wanted to see the world beyond the end of the ocean.
Step on the ground, run wildly, sprint, and just forget yourself and embrace the strong wind.
Hua Hua, Hua Hua——
That magnificent picture unfolded in front of my eyes in an incredible way, and then my heart filled up little by little, almost to the point of bursting.
He saw it.
The mustard yellow color is blurry and hazy, but it seems like the sky is shining down.
tread!
Kick the ground.
tread!
brake.
tread!
work hard.
The adjustment of the steps was smooth and smooth, and it seemed that one could feel the fierce wind surrounding him, turning into waves under his feet.
Although Wawrinka's shot hit the bottom corner of the bottom line accurately, Gawain still relied on advance prediction and full-speed movement to hit the spot accurately, and even had room to find Wawrinka's position with his peripheral vision——
Where is he?
Move laterally, adjust your steps, and have a light center of gravity.
Wawrinka returned to the center of the court. This time it was definitely not a fake move, because his steps had returned to the midfield, he held the shot with both hands, keeping his center of gravity light, and he knew at a glance that he was ready to continue moving to the right.
Forehand position!
Wawrinka's defensive strategy is clear at a glance. He defends the forehand and is always ready to go to the net. This is also the choice that best suits the situation on the spot and there is nothing wrong with it.
Because Gawain has lost his position and center of gravity, even a diagonal line may not be able to accurately enter the boundary, and there is basically no other option.
But...is that really the case?
In the blink of an eye, Gawain unexpectedly took a small step forward, and while continuing to move forward, he completed the adjustment of his steps.
The body leaned forward, the arms extended, and the racket found the rapidly falling tennis ball at the height of the knee. It was as if the center of gravity was thrown into the dryer. The whole world was bumping up and down, but the upper body always remained stable, and the forehand swing was enough.
He rushed out and flicked his wrist.
Movements such as steps and turns can no longer help. The body has been extended to the extreme, and now it can only rely on the strength of the upper limbs and arms.
Wrists, curled and twitched.
Like a whipping.
From bottom to top, with a lift and a flick, the speed of the racket head increases to the extreme in a short period of time, and you can clearly see the last push using the force.
bass!
A very, very brief touch of the ball, without even a chance to blink——
The tennis ball has already flown out.
At the end of the world, there is a blue sky, a vast sea and a sky filled with clear and transparent golden sunlight. The sea is so vast that fish leap high into the sky and birds fly. The vastness completely opens up the field of vision. At this moment, I feel like the king of the world.
In the end, only the thrilling mustard yellow streaked across the sky.
The whole audience stared with bated breath.
Including Wawrinka.
Wawrinka subconsciously moved towards the forehand position, preparing to seize the time to defend, but as soon as he took the step, he was already stunned, turned his head, and watched the tennis ball penetrate into the boundless world behind him.
straight line.
In his ultimate state, Gawain threw a straight forehand.
Amazing skills!
Then.
The tennis ball flies straight along the sideline of one side of the court, going from one blind corner to another, from one edge to another, from inside the boundary to inside the boundary, making the best use of the limited space on the court.
Perfect!
Game point, cash in.
From facing the match point to completing the guarantee of serve, everything happened too fast, and only one game point was needed for Gao Wen to gain a firm foothold. Not only did he maintain serve, but his momentum also reached its peak.
The whole place was shocked into silence, with only the roar in the mind buzzing. Even if I saw it with my own eyes, I couldn't help but doubt my own eyes.
What did they just witness?
All the crowd's eyes fell on Gawain, but they saw Gawain standing upright without any special expression. He just lowered his head and looked at the racket, turning it left and right, as if he was testing the racket.
Nod and purse your lips to express satisfaction.
Then, there is no more.
Understatement, leisurely, as if the game just now was simple and normal, the calm performance once again detonated the unbelievable scene just now, and the whole audience lost control.
boom!
The applause was like thunder, the mountains roared and the tsunami came down like a torrential rain.
In front of the TV screen, Djokovic and Murray exchanged glances subconsciously, were slightly stunned, and the corners of their mouths both raised.
"Damn, he got it," Murray said.
Neither of them could hold it back, and both chuckled softly.
Although they all knew that Gao Wen would not surrender so easily, in the end Gao Wen secured his serve in such a way and showed such confidence that he completely reversed the momentum and regained control of the game.
In fact, this is Gawain’s response:
He has such an ability. He doesn't need to roar, celebrate, or cheer. It's just like drinking water and eating, without any difficulty.
Any opponent who sees this scene may not be able to remain calm. It is even more oppressive and impactful than the powerful momentum conveyed by clenching fists in celebration. If you are not careful, your opponent's confidence may crack, and you will start to question whether you need to change.
tactics.
Now, it depends on whether Wawrinka can continue to remain calm and collected.
Maybe, Wawrinka does have a hot touch; maybe, Wawrinka does have a big heart; maybe, Wawrinka is really not afraid of difficult situations.
But don’t forget that Wawrinka’s emotional ups and downs and state fluctuations also exist objectively, and he is easily distracted. This is also the fundamental reason why Wawrinka had magical powers when he was young but was never able to pierce the window paper; from last year’s Australian Open to this year’s Australian Open
The ups and downs are also proof.
At the Australian Open at the beginning of the year, although Wawrinka reached the semi-finals, facing Djokovic again after a year, Wawrinka had almost no chance.
So, what now?
"40:15".
Wawrinka held his ground.
In his service game to win the game, although Wawrinka lost the first point, he once again showed his smooth offensive ability, scoring three consecutive points to complete the lead, and successfully obtained the match point in his own service game——
And two in a row.
The atmosphere became tense again in the blink of an eye, and my heart was almost unable to withstand the huge pressure, so much so that I forgot to breathe very briefly.
Even Djokovic and Murray are no exception.
Indeed, this is match point. But everyone who is familiar with tennis games should know that it is precisely because of match point and the uncertainty caused by mental fluctuations that the duel is full of variables and no one can predict it.
really.
In one area, not a single shot can be made.
Wawrinka felt the pressure, but he continued his usual style of not pausing or resting, not giving his brain a chance to have random thoughts, and immediately entered the second serve mode without adjusting when he made a mistake in the first serve.
Kick on the ground, throw the ball, swing the racket——