It can be judged from the sound of hitting the ball that it did not hit the sweet spot. Federer's forehand hit the ball and the tennis ball rushed towards the spectator stands on a rocket launcher.
In a shot that turned from defense to offense, Gawain's return was weakened without warning, so that Federer missed the sweet spot when trying to grab the ball. A seemingly ordinary round could always be successful.
It was indeed shocking to feel the intense game between the two players.
The whole audience sighed sadly.
because--
"4:6".
Taking stock, it appeared.
Looking at the pattern of the entire third set, Federer firmly took the initiative, broke serve first, and got the set point first, which really changed the pattern of the game.
Even if Gawain launched a counterattack at the end of the set, Federer's counterattack immediately gained a foothold and re-stabilized the situation. Gawain never got the point, holding on to the situation tightly. The powerful collision between you and me continued to lead the first place.
After the second set, it went to a whole new level.
but!
When we meet on a narrow road, the brave wins.
The stalemate situation in the tie-break brought the entire Arthur Ashe Stadium to a standstill. The thick and hot air dripped like resin, and the scene slowly condensed into amber bit by bit. Everything went into slow motion mode, and even
Even the pace of the strong wind slowed down.
Finally, Gao Wen got the point in the third set.
In an instant, the emotions broke through the boiling point.
Everyone knows what this means -
Is the Wimbledon scene really going to happen again?
But the game in front of him was completely different from Wimbledon. Once Gawain won the third set, Federer was really pushed to a desperate situation.
Even the battle-hardened McEnroe exhaled a long breath, "Now it's Federer's turn to face the review."
Moreover, this point was still Gawain's serve.
a district.
interior angle.
The speed was 190 kilometers per hour, and the storm suddenly started.
At the critical moment, Gawain stayed focused, held his breath, poured out all his strength, and hit a first serve with both speed and placement, aiming for Federer's backhand to put pressure.
The tactics are very clear.
On the opposite side of the court, Federer also realized that his backhand might be hit, so he concentrated hard and rushed out with a big stride.
I hit the backhand with one hand, but instead of fighting with a whip, I unexpectedly cut backspin with a strong backspin.
The tennis ball flew quickly along the middle, penetrated into the midpoint of the court, slightly staggered Gawain's serving position, and fell into the line of Gawain's backhand, and the angle was not stretched. It was a position that was not far or near, squeezing Gao Wen.
Wen's tactical intentions are also very obvious.
The tactics are established from the first moment the ball is touched.
Although people always emphasize that Djokovic and Murray are top returners, in fact, when their abilities reach the level of giants, they have no obvious shortcomings. The so-called shortcomings are only relative, Federer's
Returning serve is also a very unique feature in the tour.
Just like this time.
Cut with one shot, push a line, and find a landing point.
If it were just that, Gawain's backhand should be able to be handled calmly, but Federer made it more difficult and went straight to the net after cutting.
Bold! Crazy! Strong!
In today's entire ATP, only Federer dares to take such a risk. Even a player like Lopez, who frequently goes to the net, is concerned about the quality of the return and does not dare to rush to the net when receiving the serve. Otherwise, it is equivalent to exposing his own disadvantages.
In the end, he became a target for his opponents to practice crossing.
What's more, it's still in the third set of the Grand Slam semi-finals at Tianwangshan?
It's simply heartbreaking.
But Federer dares.
Not only dare, but also resolute and determined——
Before Gao Wen's serving movement could fully return to his position, out of the corner of his eye, he could see Federer's figure running straight into the net, hitting him head-on like a wall.
Everything happened so fast, whether it was Federer or Gawain, they all had to make adjustments in the blink of an eye, and there was no time to hesitate.
Gawain's steps were not fully adjusted, and his swing was also squeezed, but he did not panic. He met the forward with a backhand with both hands, bent his knees, squatted with his center of gravity, and pulled the tennis ball up from the bottom up, but did not release it.
With all his strength, he relied entirely on his forearms and wrists to wrap the tennis ball and push it back.
straight line.
Middle road.
Chasing.
Falling sharply across the net.
Gao Wen's return shot did not avoid Federer. Not only did he not, but he aimed at Federer's body and hit it back, and used his wrist control to pull out a strong spin, creating a sudden drop effect across the net.
bass.
The tennis ball hit Federer head-on, and Federer had no time to adjust his forward steps. It was almost like a high-speed train colliding head-on.
However, Federer put his racket in front of him and hit him without dodging or avoiding.
The body is in the air and the racket blocks.
In the short period of time when he was in the air, he turned his body slightly to the side, relied on a twist of his wrist, and with a wonderful and delicate handling, the tennis ball was knocked back.
Light.
Smart.
The force relief is perfect.
The whole audience was stunned.
An incredible return shot. Even the other three giants would have a hard time hitting Gao Wen's return shot with such an effect. They not only complete the return shot, but also control the spin.
Federer is Federer, unique.
Gawain immediately realized the crisis. After finishing the cutting, he stopped and caught up with him on Hot Wheels, approaching the net at full speed.
In this return, inspiration suddenly came out. The excellent force-relieving force caused the tennis ball to have little rebound power after it hit the ground. Gawain's speed had increased to the extreme, and he was barely in place. After observing Federer's position, he barely managed a backhand with both hands.
Before the tennis ball jumped twice, he gently picked up the ball.
However.
The angle was almost blocked, leaving Gawain with very limited options. Federer was stuck in position early, stepped forward to block the shot with a forehand, and beat him to death with one slap.
Easy and freehand.
Take a leisurely stroll.
That dashing figure once again shines at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
"5:6".
Federer resolved the first set point with unparalleled inspiration and talent, and his wonderful performance directly detonated the brains of the audience.
Federer once again accomplished a Federer-like feat.
ah.
Ahhhh!
In an instant, shouts and screams spread mightily, and the power of the global home court exploded at this moment. The overwhelming heat wave swallowed up Gawain in an instant, and the entire audience fell to the ground behind Federer.
Including Federer is no exception.
"Ahhh!"
Federer clenched his fists, his eyes were burning with high fighting spirit, showing a trace of fire and blood, and he looked resolutely at the boiling audience.
The third set is not over yet, far from over——
The next point was Federer's serve.
This also means that Federer controls his own destiny, just like his entire career. He will never shrink from any challenge or impact. His elegance and calmness, his confidence and strength have become a natural temperament.
, firmly control the trend of the game.
Especially in the Grand Slams, it is different after all.
In a daze, as if he had returned to Wimbledon again, Federer was ready to fight to the end.