In the previous shot, he chose to cut the ball with his backhand. After the shot was completed, Gao Wen's footsteps followed immediately, preparing in advance for the subsequent layout.
Steps, come to the middle, cut into the baseline, and keep the center of gravity flexible, always pay attention to Wawrinka's status, and complete the judgment before Wawrinka touches the ball——
From the moving posture to the way he holds the racket to his physical condition, it is obvious that it is impossible for Wawrinka to return the ball and push deep. Controlling the small ball is a high probability event.
As a result, Gawain immediately followed his footsteps and concentrated on: straight line? Or diagonal line?
slash!
There is almost no room for Wawrinka to hit the ball. If he chooses a straight line, it is very likely that the return ball will go directly into the net; only by jumping into the diagonal gap through the lowest area in the middle of the net can he gain a chance of survival.
tread!
With one push, Gawain rushed out.
Then--
His pupils shrank, and he seemed to be able to hear Philippe Chartier's cathartic exclamation, and the air that was almost stagnant slowly started to burn.
The ball was a wonderful one. In an extremely passive situation, Wawrinka's forehand actually drew an incredible diagonal line. The tennis ball flew close to the net and fell to the outside of the first half of the service area on the right side of Gawain, leaving room for the return ball.
Make full use of it to the extreme, leaving Gawain with an unsolvable problem.
Exquisite, delicate, and inspiring——
This is often how people feel when watching Federer's matches. Who would have thought that today they would see Wawrinka in action.
In fact, even Wawrinka himself was so surprised that he staggered on his feet and quickly used his left hand to support the ground and control his body.
However, Gawain was not nervous or panicked. Instead, he could hear the sound of adrenaline bubbling above his eardrums, and his heart almost exploded.
Wawrinka's return was wonderful, but not flawless:
First, there is no rotation, and the tennis ball almost goes straight up and down after landing, and the court space is not fully utilized.
Secondly, there is no unloading force, which causes the rebound height of the tennis ball to be completely raised after it hits the ground, leaving a fatal hitting space.
In terms of strength, Wawrinka is impeccable; but in terms of technical delicacy and agility, Wawrinka can almost be said to be rough, and the details are obvious at a glance.
Perhaps, the tennis ball is very, very close to the net, and it does take advantage of the vertical distance to the extreme, but don't forget that tennis should be three-dimensional. In addition, there are also horizontal distance and vertical distance, which still leaves room for hitting the ball.
.
The blood is burning, but the brain is extremely calm.
Step, push on the ground... slide.
In one go, Gawain slid out directly, but his speed slowed down slightly——
Avoid touching the net.
Gao Wen is not worried that he cannot catch up, but is worried that he will speed up to the extreme and lose control, so that he accidentally touches the net and hands over the point and directly hands over the victory of the game. Therefore, he must adjust his steps carefully.
Whizzing.
The red soil is flying.
Gawain leaned forward, and before his steps reached the position, the racket had already been extended forward, staring intently at the falling tennis ball.
Then.
Just when the tennis ball has just fallen and passed the position of the net belt, the racket is already in place. With a slight lift and a thin stroke, it is like catching a dragonfly in the net bag. The string of the racket gently brushes the tennis ball, and the delicate and flexible wrist strength
The push has been completed, and with just one touch, the tennis ball has already hit back.
Light, graceful, spinning, dancing gracefully——
The tennis ball is flying.
Crossing the net, breaking through the service area, and exploring the far-reaching area, you can't notice any force attached. The gravity pulls the tennis ball down quickly, and you can even clearly see the tiny smoke and dust flying in the red soil, just so gently.
, landing softly with almost no bounce.
Pah. Pah pah pah...Gululu...
The tennis ball just rolls out.
On that side, Gawain had no time to pay attention to where the tennis ball landed. Instead, he supported the ground with his left hand, completed the manual brake, controlled his body, and stopped dangerously in front of the net, just half the palm of his hand. His muscles all over his body were tense, and he tried his best.
Avoid touching the net at any point.
Here, Wawrinka stood up unsteadily and tried to chase Gawain's return ball, but before his steps could start, he realized that it was too late. He could only follow the flight of the tennis ball with his eyes, watching the thrilling arc like a dagger.
Generally, it pierces the heart of the stadium.
Tick.tick.
In my ears, I seem to be able to hear the crisp sound of the second hand moving forward.
"40:40".
The score also changed, and another match point was saved again.
Buzz... buzz buzz...
The Stade Philippe-Chatierre was plunged into a roar. With an unparalleled performance, Gao Wen once again created a miracle and successfully saved the third match point.
The game is not over——
The pressure was released layer by layer towards Wawrinka.
"Bah! Gawain!"
"Bah! Gawain!"
Not to mention Philippe Chartier's live audience, the staff coming and going in the players' lounge could not help but stop in their tracks, all looking towards the TV screen. No one spoke at all, but they could deeply understand the situation.
Feel the force of your heart hitting your chest.
Although the audience has no intention of targeting Wawrinka, at this moment, the entire Roland Garros seems to be standing behind Gawain and shouting. They just hope that the excitement can continue, they just hope that the duel can heat up, they just hope that this carnival
Don't end it right away.
Wawrinka, I feel it——
You may not be able to see it on the surface, but you can immediately feel the tightness of your hand the next time you score.
The quality of Gao Wen's return service was mediocre, but Wawrinka's forehand attack was not able to open up the angle. Gao Wen seized the opportunity to counterattack with a regular landing point, and a suppressed attack from the deep area collided with Wawrinka's backhand.
, as a result, Wawrinka made a low-level mistake on his backhand that shouldn't have been done.
Take off the photo.
The tennis ball flew directly to the spectator stands.
In fact, the difficulty of hitting this shot is not high. Although Gawain's attack squeezed Wawrinka, Wawrinka's backhand was fully capable of counteracting it. However, Wawrinka's judgment of the hitting point was biased, causing the shot to miss.
, such a simple mistake is not unexpected, but it should not appear here.
"ah!"
Wawrinka was very, very dissatisfied with his performance. He clenched his hands into fists and roared out in anger——
Mistakes occurred when they least should have happened.
Crackingly, Wawrinka burst out a string of French words, talking to himself to vent his emotions. Although he is Swiss, Wawrinka has lived in Lausanne, a French-speaking area, since he was a child, so he is more accustomed to French. When his brain is hot, he often still
Choose French to curse, which makes you feel more comfortable and more comfortable.
"40:AD".
Break point.
From the moment he got the match point, Wawrinka had already lost three points in a row. The pressure from himself, from Gawain, and from the audience surrounded him layer by layer. The anxiety and heat of the game pushed him again.
To a whole new level, and then he got into trouble.
From the match point to the break point, everything happened too fast, and the victory that was within reach seemed to be slightly further away.