At this moment, Zhan Jun and Hu Litao were above Arthur Ashe Stadium, witnessing with their own eyes the mighty heat wave erupting in front of them.
Mood, excitement.
In fact, last year was a surprise, one step at a time, one after another. Every time Gao Wen advanced to a round, it brought new surprises; but in essence, they did not have too high expectations, but high expectations.
Watching one more show is a relaxing experience to witness history.
This year, it's different.
In the beginning, it was the same to a certain extent. Because the condition of Gao Wen's injury was unknown, they kept telling themselves that they should lower their expectations and maintain a normal mind. As long as Gao Wen could win one more game, it would be a gain, and they should try to avoid inflicting unnecessary pain on Gao Wen.
Take the necessary pressure and control yourself.
However, as the event progressed, expectations began to rise.
Verbally, they kept advising themselves to be calm, calm, and calm down, especially since Gao Wen had just suffered an ankle sprain in the third round. Any expectation is a luxury, any pressure is a disaster, and a normal heart is more important than ever.
More important, but not in the heart.
They followed Gawain forward, accompanied Gawain to fight, and witnessed Gawain's struggle. Involuntarily and uncontrollably, their blood began to boil.
That kind of mixed joy and worry, happiness and pressure, excitement and hesitation are really too complex and too rich. Just describing it in words still seems pale. It is impossible to express my contradictory and excited mood. I just follow Gawain.
Move forward step by step.
Tonight is no exception.
but!
When they saw the seventh game of the first set, the surging joy still burst out uncontrollably, instantly overwhelming their sanity.
"Wonderful!"
"This game just now was really exciting!"
Zhan Jun tried hard to control his emotions and stay calm, but the warmth conveyed by his voice could still deeply feel the passion of the scene.
"Teacher Hu, how do you think Gao Wen adjusted his performance in this game?"
Hu Litao still looks unhurried, but hidden behind the live broadcast screen, the smile on the corner of his mouth and the brightness of his eyes can still be seen different.
"I personally think it's about 80% to 90%."
"Judging from the quality of Gao Wen's batting, there is still room for adjustment and improvement, but what is really valuable about this game is his tactical awareness."
"Fans who are familiar with Gao Wen should know that this is a player who relies on his mind to play. His ability to capture fighter opportunities, control of situations, layout of routes, etc. are among the top players in today's ATP. When he is at his best,
When the situation is good, the tactical awareness is different."
"At this year's US Open, due to injuries and accidents, Gao Wen always played in a closed-back manner, which was different from usual. He made adjustments according to his own situation, including this game, although the pre-match tactics were slightly different.
It’s different, but judging from the first six rounds, Gawain still has reservations.”
"Until this inning."
A layman watches the excitement, an expert watches the door.
Zhan Jun also nodded in agreement and took over the conversation.
"really."
"In the game just now, Gasquet's offense was very beautiful. He was not only tough but also determined, and his batting choices at critical moments also brought surprises."
"But Gao Wen is still superior in skills. In his shot selection in a strong collision situation, you can see Gao Wen's maturity at this time. After polishing in the clay and grass seasons, Gao Wen's tactical routines are now richer and more diverse.
, has better control over the rhythm of the game and the transition between offense and defense."
"It's not that Gasquet didn't play well, it's that Gawain performed better."
"Judging from this round, after entering the top eight, Gao Wen is ready to meet the top ten players in the world, and his mental outlook is completely different."
"The follow-up is worth looking forward to."
After all, professionals are different and see the essence through phenomena.
Not only did they see Gao Wen take the lead in breaking serve in the seventh game, but they also saw the context behind the strong collision between the two players, especially Gao Wen's improved condition.
Facts also proved that their judgment was correct.
The eighth game, "40:15".
Gawain and Gasquet once again launched a powerful confrontation.
When Gasquet was suppressed, he relied on a straight backhand shot to reverse the disadvantage and seize the opportunity. However, in a passive defensive state, Gauvin's forehand slash "inside-out" penetrated the entire court, forcing Gasquet to take advantage of the situation.
Quette's forehand pushed out of bounds, and he turned from defense to offense and won the point.
Guaranteed hair.
The ninth game, "40:AD".
Gasquet missed three game points, and then fell into a passive position. Gawain got the break point and set point, and the situation became anxious again.
At the critical moment, Gasquet was not soft-hearted. He relied on his serve to establish an advantage, forcing Gao Wen to hit the ball high. Gasquet connected quickly with his steps and entered the frontcourt to complete the high pressure in front of the net. However, he did not expect that the first high-pressure ball player was weak.
As a result, Gao Wen pushed the ball into a passive situation.
The quality of Gasquet's high-pressure ball dropped significantly in the second shot, and the strength, speed and line were all exposed. Gawain shot a two-handed backhand diagonally to break the net. The defense in a completely passive situation, but with
The sharpness of the attack tore through Gasquet's unreliable defense.
Break.
"6:3".
The first inventory was taken and cashed out smoothly.
Gao Wen won three consecutive games at the end of the set, showing his state and confidence in a head-on confrontation.
The whole place was boiling.
Looking back at the first set, was it Gasquet's abnormal performance?
No, it's not.
Gasquet performed very well. His touch is still hot, his condition is still booming, his confidence is still at its peak. Unbelievable attacks are everywhere. Needless to say, there is no need to go into details on the backhand position. He has also repeatedly performed amazingly on the forehand. Since the grass court season, Gasquet has performed very well.
The good condition continued smoothly.
However, Gasquet was still in the midst of a powerful collision. He lost three games in a row at the end of the set, was broken in two service games, and won the first set.
The only thing that can be said is that Gawain is indeed on a higher level.
After continuously experiencing the test of Belucic and Agut, two players with solid basic skills who were born on clay, Gao Wen's bottom line state has fully recovered. Not only is the stability of the round ball tug-of-war, but also the top level on both ends of the offense and defense; and the transition between offense and defense.
The connection has gradually caught up with the top level.
The familiar Gawain is returning.
Strictly speaking, the gap between Gasquet and Gauvin is not that exaggerated.
Maybe some viewers saw the score of the first set and the trend of Gasquet losing three consecutive games in the end, and took it for granted that Gasquet still failed.
In fact, it doesn't.
Compared to the score, the intensity of the game was far beyond imagination.
As Zhan Jun and Hu Litao said, the real focus lies in the overall improvement of Gao Wen's tactical awareness.
Choose the right tactics at the right time, use the right method to realize the advantage, seize the fortress of the game, destroy the opponent from the psychological to tactical level, subvert the balance of confrontation in one fell swoop, and finally win the first set with all your strength and lay the foundation for the entire game.
The tone of winning and losing trends.
This is what is truly worthy of admiration.
Not only Gasquet, but also the next potential opponents and potential matches, Gawain is ready——
