Little Zverev was a little confused, a little irritable, depressed, anxious and angry, but mostly he was still confused and confused, and the question marks in his head were about to explode.
On the front foot, Zverev spent countless efforts to finally secure his serve, break the "maximum consumption" curse, and finally find his own voice——
Next thing he knew, he was ready to take off.
On the back foot, Gao Wen showed superior control and layout. A serve game and a return game of his own not only improved his condition, but more importantly, he was leisurely strolling, the clouds were calm and the wind was light, completely effortless.
No need to exert force or take risks, just take the lead again.
There is no doubt that Gawain has shown his maturity in terms of tactical conception, game play and execution——
He doesn't even need to aim for the extreme hitting shot in the corners. He can easily take the initiative just by changing the line and technique.
On the opposite side of the net, little Zverev, full of blood and passion, was running back and forth, but all his efforts were in vain.
Like a fool.
The last two games of the second set were completely different from the previous rhythm, form, and style, so much so that little Zverev couldn't figure it out at all.
"ah……"
"Little Zverev's morale has been hit again, and this is just when he has just ignited his fighting spirit. This frustration is doubled."
In this point, Zverev had the advantage, creating a high-pressure situation in front of the net and forcing Gao Wen to lose his defensive position. However, he still lost this point. Gao Wen showed his elite level defensive counterattack in a small test.
, it is undoubtedly a heavy blow to Zverev Jr.
"In the next third set, Zverev needs to be cautious. The most important thing is not to lose concentration. He needs to think about the trend and situation of the second set, but he cannot dwell on failure."
In the commentary booths from various countries, everyone looked at each other with amusement in their expressions. When expressing their opinions, they used words a little more cautiously and controlled their emotions a little.
Although Gao Wen still did not reach his best condition, the dedication and concentration shown in this game and his control of the game trend are still encouraging.
The game lasted ninety-nine minutes and ended just before one hundred minutes.
After losing the break point and set point again, Zverev lost control again. He was angry at himself, the racket, the players' box, and the audience. All the anger in his chest was vented, but it seemed that
I can’t express myself enough.
Moreover, what is worse and more cruel is that young players born after 1995 have no ability to fight against Gao Wen, and they have fallen into the "maximum consumption" curse for different reasons——
"This is difficult, very difficult, but it is a test that little Zverev must go through, otherwise the third set may end very quickly."
"6:2", "6:1", "6:0".
At the beginning of the third set, in the second game of Zverev's serve, the two players once again started fighting. They went through seven tie-breaking tests, with game points and break points appearing alternately, as if they were dancing wildly on a tightrope.
Since the first round draw was released, maybe they are not worried about Zverev Jr., but they cannot deny Zverev Jr.’s impact. What’s more, you need to be careful at all times in the first round of a Grand Slam match——
If Youth Storm wants to truly develop a momentum, it will not be enough for just Gawain.
Of course, in this game, Zverev finally broke the "maximum consumption" curse, which is considered a beginning; but, is this worth celebrating?
The standard for "maximum consumption" was raised from two games to three games. He was not even able to win a few more games, only three games. In the game, he fell into a rout of losing nine games in a row and losing eight games in a row.
Really blind.
This is not a good thing.
Without a fight, Gao Wen defeated Zverev Jr. to advance to the second round. After returning from injury, he showed good competitive condition and started his journey to defend his title.
"There is no doubt that Gao Wen shows the temperament of a top player."
So, is this the player praised by countless media as a talented boy? Is this the successor to the next football champion? Is this the outstanding player of the same age group as Gao Wen?
While looking at each other, the commentators didn't know how to express themselves, so they were inevitably cautious in their words.
Gao Wen used a wonderful one-handed backhand to cut through the net in a straight line, tearing apart Zverev's slightly clumsy net coverage and blocking, cashing in on the break point, breaking serve again, and taking the lead.
However!
The audience at Arthur Ashe Stadium had no such scruples.
Inadvertently, the tense heartstrings relaxed slightly.
As a result, the situation of the game changed again, and Zverev's last bit of fighting spirit was also defeated.
Sure enough, Gao Wen is still worthy of trust. He endured countless pressures and difficulties in his journey to defend his title, and his first step was particularly steady and solid.
As professionals, Zhan Jun and Hu Litao completed their work conscientiously and did not favor anyone. They still gave little Zverev advice, but you can still feel the relaxed atmosphere in their words.
"He spent a lot of effort to stop the decline of consecutive game losses, but in the blink of an eye, the game was not what he was accustomed to, and then he lost the serve again and lost the second set victory."
Soon, facts proved that Zhan Jun's vision and judgment were correct.
In the aftermath, they abandoned their armor and were defeated.
Now, the situation has changed subtly.
"He realized that there were subtle changes in the game situation, and made adjustments immediately. He used rhythm control to disrupt the opponent's rising momentum, regained control of the game, and gave his opponent a brand new problem."
Yesterday's Kei Nishikori was a wake-up call.
The professionals in the commentary booth are clear observers and can see the overall situation at a glance.
Even adding insult to injury is a bit unbearable.
"For little Zverev, this is a test, a severe test."
at last--
Then, the whole game is over——
Judging from the score, this is a complete victory, and there is no controversy. However, such a one-sided situation is definitely not what everyone wants to see.
Even if they wanted to praise little Zverev, the words couldn't come out of their mouths.
The youth storm is coming fiercely, and major media continue to promote the overall rise of the younger generation. From last year's Wimbledon to this year's Flushing, only Gao Wen has truly established a foothold in the top ranks.
The entire third set only lasted less than 30 minutes. Gawain won six consecutive games, and the first one was easily fulfilled without any obstacles. Zverev was always running blindly and hitting the ball, with almost no way to give.
For any effective confrontation, the confrontation rounds are getting more and more sloppy.
Perhaps, neutral fans are not satisfied with such a one-sided game, which is not only not worth the ticket price, but also ends too quickly.
The previous match between Kvitova and Kvitova lasted less than an hour, and as a result, the match between Gawain and the current one lasted less than 100 minutes. For the loyal viewers who bought night tickets, it was not enough to watch, and this night was not enough.
It's very long. Who would end a party before nine o'clock?