As the intensity of the duel decreases, the quality of the game also decreases?
No.
Wonderful, it continues.
In fact, when two players, Federer and Gawain, join forces to demonstrate the diverse charm of tennis, the level and depth of the entire game suddenly becomes richer——
It’s not just baseline lashing, it’s not just power and speed, it’s not just the boring two-point, one-line baseline tug-of-war.
The layout game between offense and defense, from rhythm to rotation, from parabola to drop point, from vertical axis to horizontal axis... countless tactical combinations expand the square tennis court into a gorgeous world, with every corner
You can discover new charms and there are surprises everywhere.
Moreover, the opportunities are greater than imagined.
In the third game, Federer took advantage of Gao Wen's consecutive failure to score a serve and got seven break points. However, Gao Wen always gritted his teeth at critical moments and finally took twelve minutes to cash in on the third game point.
, guaranteed hair.
In the fourth game, Federer's double fault gave him a break point, but unfortunately Gao Wen's forehand return ball went beyond the baseline, and he missed the break opportunity.
In the seventh game, Federer got three more non-consecutive break points, and Gao Wen successfully recovered all of them. Especially in the second one, Federer's one-handed backhand went straight down the net and made a mistake. This mistake made Federer rarely angry.
In the eighth game, Gawain hit a diagonal forehand winner to get the second break point, and Federer saved the break point with a signature sideways forehand winner. The entire Arthur Ashe Stadium went crazy.
From "1:1" to "4:4", the hair is guaranteed and still continues.
The atmosphere is getting tighter and crazier.
Both players had opportunities, but they both lacked a little bit at the critical moment and were never able to break the window, so the deadlock continued.
Before I could even react, the fourth set had already entered the second half.
Ninth game——
"Ah." Federer roared, and with the straight shot of his backhand, the speed of his racket instantly increased by a notch, and his roar also rose to a higher level, "Ahhhh!"
On the opposite side of the court, although Gawain's speed had increased to the extreme, he was unable to catch up this time.
"0:40".
Break points appeared again, and this time there were three in a row.
Federer also showed his anger, the bloody light in his eyes ignited the audience, and the shouts and roars at Arthur Ashe Stadium could not stop.
At this time, the home field advantage was once again reflected.
Gao Wen tried to serve twice in a row, but was interfered with both times——
on purpose.
As Gao Wen was about to serve, some fans deliberately shouted "out of bounds", which echoed in the silent stadium, obviously trying to interrupt the rhythm of Gao Wen's serving.
The referee had to control the situation and continuously reminded the fans not to interfere with the game, otherwise they would be expelled from the stadium.
However……
"Please, Gawain, hurry up, don't dawdle."
the third time.
Gao Wen was already preparing to throw the ball, but there were still fans at Arthur Ashe Stadium who continued to interfere with the game.
Gawain looked at the referee helplessly and asked with his eyes: Aren't you going to do something?
The referee also looked innocent. Arthur Ashe Stadium is indeed the noisiest and most troublesome stadium.
then.
Gao Wen simply stood up straight, straightened his hair and jersey slowly and carefully, and carefully arranged all the strings of the racket.
That unhurried gesture did not provoke the fans but was undoubtedly provoking them.
Shhh.
The troublesome fans didn't buy it at all and booed everywhere.
Gao Wen remained unmoved, and then began to shoot the ball, seemingly ready to serve. He booed and made noise for a while before being stopped by others.
The game must continue after all.
But I didn't expect that Gawain would keep hitting the ball, hitting the ball, hitting the ball, until the end of time.
The first half should be imitating Nadal; the second half should be imitating Djokovic.
"Hey, Gawain!"
Although some people complained about Gao Wen again and disrupted the rhythm, Gao Wen was not affected at all and continued to shoot the ball.
"Hahaha"
The scene in front of me was simply a Buster-Keaton-style mime performance, and Arthur Ashe Stadium could no longer control it.
The whole audience burst into laughter.
The tense atmosphere relaxed.
At this time, Gawain finally stopped shooting the ball, walked to the edge of the court expressionlessly, picked up a towel to wipe the sweat, and rubbed the muscles of his hands.
This is completely the comedy part of the exhibition game——
Gao Wen responded in this way to the fans' interference and provocation.
Gao Wen knew that in the face of such a situation, if they were to be aggressive, they would only become more and more energetic, and in the end they would disrupt their own rhythm; but if they ignored it completely, they would be endless and might have to serve every time.
Come on, just counterattacking with a winning score is not enough.
He needs to respond in a smarter way.
So, the scene just happened.
When the audience saw Gawain's actions, they immediately understood it and the whole audience burst into laughter.
Even Federer couldn't control his lips.
The fans can calm down at this point. They should know that if they continue to interfere with the game, not only Gawain will be affected, but Federer will be affected as well. They need to be quiet and they need to respect the game. Even if they want Federer to win, there are some bottom lines that cannot be broken.
The game was interrupted for two minutes.
It's almost like a break between sets, and you can see how ridiculous and funny this is just by looking at the scoreboard.
But for Gao Wen, after experiencing the test of Melbourne Park, he is now completely calm.
In fact, wiping sweat is an adjustment, gathering distracted attention, rethinking the serve, and rearranging thoughts.
With three break points in a row, he really needs to improve his condition.
finally!
This time Gao Wen returned to the baseline and prepared to serve in the second area, and the scene became completely quiet.
Nonetheless, Gawain signaled to Federer.
Then--
Bend your knees, push off the ground, and throw the ball.
Swing!
Outside corner, force reduction, speed 175 kilometers per hour.
The landing point and the line are completely separated, and it falls on the outside corner of the pressing line in the shallow area of the teeing area, making full use of the horizontal space of the entire golf course.
Federer made a mistake in his prediction, stopped in his tracks, and when he started again, it was already too late.
ACE.
"15:40".
The first crisis was resolved simply by being crisp, straightforward, and relaxed.
Buzz buzz.
Buzz buzz...
Arthur Ashe Stadium is a bit quiet.
The Gaowen fans were nervous because there were still two break points to save and it was not the time to celebrate yet.
Federer fans were stunned. They did not expect that after encountering continuous interference, Gao Wen responded with an ACE. Coupled with Gao Wen's sarcastic counterattack, a sense of uneasiness came over them. They began to worry that they were lifting a rock.
Did you shoot yourself in the foot?
The air is surging.
But Gao Wen and Federer have already arrived in the first area and are ready to continue the game.
a district.
The backhand is pressed close, but this time the speed is increased, the flat shot with a speed of 195 kilometers per hour, there is no rotation at all, and the entire rhythm change forms a time difference attack.
Federer reluctantly turned his body sideways, trying to hit a straight shot with a one-handed backhand, and launched a counterattack with a hidden needle. Even if he was passive, he still needed to fight. This was Federer's tactical intention in the fourth set, and it ran throughout.
But this time, Federer was squeezed more seriously, the quality of the fight was mediocre, and the route was accurately predicted by Gawain.
The footwork moved, the forehand shot and the diagonal attack further improved the connection rhythm and attack speed, and the skateboarding stroke completed a very clean winning point.
Federer didn't keep up.
"30:40".
Before he even had time to blink, there were only one break point left in three consecutive breaks.