On the fourth match day, the Arthur Ashe Stadium schedule was released, which was a little surprise.
Matinee.
The first game, "Azarenka VS Yamuna-Wickmayer".
The second game, "Halep VS Kateryna-Bondareko".
The third game, "Gawain VS Fish".
Nightclub.
The first game, "Federer VS Steve-Darcis".
The second game, "Wozniacki VS Petra-Cetkovaska".
There was an accident——
Wozniacki defeated Azarenka and Halep, two candidates for the championship, to enter the night court. The market appeal of the Danish beauty was recognized by the US Open.
Now, the US Open Organizing Committee is setting an example with practical actions——
Even the Big Four often leave center court, briefly allowing other players to shine in the spotlight.
Even though Gawain was prepared and went all out, the first set was still inevitably involved in Fish's rhythm. It was not like grass but had the feeling of a grass game. It was indeed a rare experience.
but.
The shots were fast and flat, heavy and heavy, and the impact of the entire rhythm and power was very obvious; and the feel of the first set was excellent. In the key points, all the shots aimed at the corners were in bounds. There were many wonderful top five shots.
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In terms of impact and pressure, Fish is a step above Kei Nishikori. Although the lower limit is lower, offense still relies on touch. If you don't play well, you may lose the game hastily; but at the same time, the upper limit is also higher.
The pressing, step-by-step, flowing attack is truly a joy to watch.
This was the first set Gao Wen lost at this year's US Open.
This is in direct contrast to the previous three Grand Slams this year. It is worthy of being half a home game.
Moreover, Fish plays very smartly. Although he doesn't like calculations, relying on the support of his excellent touch, the choice of return route often brings surprises.
If Gawain thinks that Fish is about to retire and his mind is no longer on the field, so he can win easily, then he may stumble, and the final outcome may really be decided.
The cheers at Arthur Ashe Stadium were not one-sided. They still supported Gawain and applauded the wonderful round; but when Fish cashed in on the fourth set point and won the first set, the stadium was still crazy.
People like the new and hate the old, even in the world of competitive sports. After getting used to the faces of the Big Four, the emergence of Gao Wen finally changed the status quo.
If Fish wins, there is no doubt that this will be the biggest upset since the start of the US Open, and it will also witness a wild final journey for the local hero.
Of course, the Big Four are the Big Four, and it is a high probability that the first two rounds of their matches will always be held on the Central Court, especially Federer and Nadal. This is a privilege, and it is also something they have won after a long period of continuous hard work and competition.
A unique treatment.
As for Gawain, even though all the focus is on Fish's potential retirement, he won't take it lightly.
Facts also prove this.
Although there is also Fish's addition, there is no doubt that Gawain is the real protagonist.
The thing is that simple.
Gowan enters Arthur Ashe Stadium for the second consecutive game.
It can be seen from the performance in the warm-up match that Fish did not fall behind in the face of Murray who was in great condition. He did not feel awkward or awkward after being away from the battle for a long time. Instead, he went into battle lightly and enjoyed the last part of the journey.
Show your best and show your best.
As the saying goes, "No one can beat someone who truly enjoys it."
They deserve this honor.
For Gao Wen, he is not afraid of Fish's playing style, but he needs time to adapt, everything is new.
Including Federer and Nadal are no exception. Even if they are familiar with each other, they still need some adaptation and adjustment time every time they meet.
"4:6".
The reason for the defeat in the first set was not just Fish's outstanding performance. After all, this is tennis, and the confrontation between you and me is the focus.
What's more, Fish is already a dangerous opponent.
Grab the rising point.
Although the comparison is not entirely accurate, Fish and Kei Nishikori are somewhat similar in some aspects -
Including Gawain himself.
On the contrary, Djokovic and Murray are not afraid of this style. They roll around and go around, changing the rhythm of the round through baseline battles, like quicksand, slowly dragging Fish into their habits.
in a slow pace.
Of course, there are also surprises——
With no excuses or reasons, Fish won the first set with a superior performance.
The suspense of victory or defeat may lead to a completely different ending——
Generally speaking, in the first two rounds of a Grand Slam tournament, the tournament organizing committee will often prioritize ensuring the diversity of the center court and arrange different games for different top players, including local hopes, including topical matchups, including Challenger League and Youth Storm.
The most popular player among them.
For those players who are not familiar with Fish's style, they are often involved in Fish's rhythm before they have time to breathe, making it difficult to breathe.
Losing one's mind and madness, it seems that one can really witness the miracle of Fish's career farewell tour, just like Sampras's last US Open, where he went out in a low-key manner, but miraculously persisted all the way to the end.
Naturally, Gawain also won more support.
In other words, no matter what the result is, you should not miss it.
The reason is that simple.
At least in the North American market, Gao Wen's box office appeal has fully risen, not only completely suppressing Wawrinka, but also faintly surpassing Djokovic and Murray, and is now on par with Federer and Nadal; and because of the refreshing youth storm
And win more favor.
The difference from Kei Nishikori is that Fish has stronger physical fitness. From serve to forehand, he has more strength.
With more control, the threat factor rises sharply.
If Gawain wins, things will be much simpler. The entire audience will take off their hats and salute Fish, becoming witnesses to the final end of a career.
Countless eyes are once again focused on Arthur Ashe Stadium, which is more worthy of discussion and attention than any previous second round match.
Performance is like this; competition is like that too.
A round of applause.
Gawain, lose one game first.
Fish's game is very aggressive. He is a typical player who is better at offense than defense. More often than not, he basically gives up defense and goes all-out. The entire rhythm is very compact, often grabbing rising points, and refusing to retreat to avoid avoidance.
Falling into passivity, the pace is always near the bottom line.
Is it because Gao Wen took it lightly? Or does the impact of injuries still exist objectively?
No, not at all, purely because Fish played really well.
To be precise, it can also be viewed from another angle. The main reason is that in the first set, Gawain failed to suppress Fish's attack, and the quality of his return was not able to limit Fish, so Fish played smoothly.
From all aspects, Fish does not look like a player who is ready to retire. He once again shows the talent and ability of a top player. Gawain must be vigilant.
Otherwise, the trend of the second set is also unknown.