Involuntarily, he swallowed a mouthful of saliva, but his throat, which was so dry that it was smoking, still didn't get any moisture, and his heart, which was beating wildly, was about to burst.
Federer's fans expressed that they regretted it very much, and that the person involved regretted it——
They shouldn't be complaining.
When Federer got three consecutive break points in Gawain's serve, they should not get carried away, break the rhythm, and not provoke Gawain.
The results of it?
This completely angered Gawain, who was not only calm but also determined, his eyes burst out with the belief that the mission must be achieved, and the situation was reversed with a devastating wave.
That look, that look, that posture, just like a Super Saiyan.
If you think about it seriously, the "0:40" episode in the last game was definitely a farce. It did not ruin Gawain's rhythm, but it ruined Federer's rhythm. Are you sure those proud, noisy and annoying fans are not spies?
Shooting yourself in the foot will ruin the good situation in front of you.
and……
The matter is not over yet.
Following "0:40" in the previous game, the score of "0:40" appeared for the second consecutive game——
,Appeared.
Or three in a row.
In other words, Gao Wen had just scored a wave of eight consecutive points. In an extremely passive and extremely difficult situation, he unleashed his full potential, fired up his anger and fought bloody momentum, and his state improved to 100 by the end of the fourth set.
A new level that instantly brings out the chance to win or lose levels——
He was ready to win the fourth set in one go and realize victory in the entire match.
This courage and temperament shocked the whole audience.
then.
Buzz, buzz buzz.
The Arthur Ashe Stadium was completely silent, fearing that any sound might anger Gawain again, and then... nothing more.
Full home court?
With the home field advantage, at this moment, he was so well-behaved as never before, and he didn't even dare to breathe.
Even the commentary booth is no exception.
There was a roar in McEnroe's mind. All expectations, judgments, and common sense were all overturned. It was not that Federer performed poorly, but that Gawain's ability to improve his condition and control the game at critical moments completely broke expectations and subverted judgments. He broke through in an instant with his own strength.
The balance of confrontation.
what does that mean?
"Whether he wins or loses, regardless of who wins the championship, Gao Wen has proven himself just by relying on this game and his control of the game at critical moments in the third and fourth sets."
"He is the fifth giant."
As soon as an idea pops up in my brain, it grows wildly and uncontrollably.
McEnroe had to take a deep breath and reluctantly hold on to the reins, not because of fear or doubt, but because the game in front of him was still going on.
He doesn't want to miss out on the excitement.
"Let's look at this point first. Now Federer has no way out."
Is Federer annoyed?
In fact, it’s not annoying. When the anger breaks through a critical point, reason will return.
From holding three break points and controlling the key to victory in the fourth set to facing three break points and just a hair away from losing the game, everything happened too fast. It was as if Federer suddenly couldn't play.
Losing eight points is a fatal situation for top players.
Indeed, every player's state in the game continues to fluctuate. When the trough reaches the peak, the gap is naturally more obvious. The Big Four are all made of flesh and blood, and they are naturally no exception; but the Big Four's
The strength lies in the foundation and on-the-spot adjustment.
Therefore, they will occasionally lose points in a row, but they will often gain a foothold quickly and the "power outage" will not last long.
What's more, it's at a critical moment in a Grand Slam semi-final?
Federer woke up instantly.
What he needs now is not incompetence and rage, but calmness and concentration. The more critical the moment, the more rational he can stay.
?
This is not the first time Federer’s career has been saved——
In a long 27-round collision involving transitions between offense and defense, Federer ended the match with a stunning volley of the ball in front of the net.
It didn't leave any chance for Gawain.
"40:40".
Three, all saved.
Federer finally roared and released, like a king coming, declaring with his unparalleled performance that he is still the darling of Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Even Gawain did not hesitate to applaud Federer for his wonderful performance in this round.
However!
The crisis is still not over.
Immediately afterwards, Federer also used a signature "one-two-punch" serve to cash in on the winning point, scoring four consecutive points and taking his own game point.
At this time, the fans who were suppressed to the extreme, nervous to the extreme, panicked to the extreme, erupted into a roaring and earth-shattering roar, unleashing their full force.
This is the real roller coaster. You sing and I appear on the stage. The intertwined situation control and offensive and defensive transitions once again push the game to a new level.
McEnroe also covered his chest.
"Do you think the suspense of winning or losing this set has been decided?"
"Federer and Gawain will tell you with practical actions that any speculation is wrong. Only they can write the outcome of this game."
"Friends in the audience, it is now 12:59 local time in New York, which is about to reach 1 in the morning, and the ups and downs of the peak showdown in front of you are still colliding. No matter where you are at this moment, if you are enjoying this
Game, there is no doubt that we are all witnessing history."
"Even though the excitement of the game was expected before the game, the content of tonight's game still far exceeded expectations; even though the audience was looking forward to a peak showdown, the quality of the game tonight from the first set to the fourth set was still the same.
It was a surprise.”
"God, I'm so lucky to be here at Arthur Ashe Stadium to witness it."
As soon as he finished speaking, his attention was completely attracted by the game——
Federer, serve and hit the net.
Outside corner of zone two.
Relying on the wide outside corner to pull Gauvin out of the court, Federer took advantage of the opportunity to hit the net. It can be seen from the center of gravity that Federer focuses on defending his backhand position.
I saw that Gao Wen was already standing near the doubles line. He did not choose to pull the backhand with both hands, but cut sideways like a machete, relying on the strength of his wrists to complete the control.
straight line.
Backhand.
Federer's accurate prediction!
but.
Federer had just rushed out and realized that Gao Wen broke the rules and did not choose to provoke a parabola over the net. Instead, he cut a boomerang-like side arc, bypassed the ball post, and cut into the baseline from outside to inside, performing a super spin.
The route completely avoided Federer's net block.
Finally, lightly cut into the big triangle on the bottom line of the tennis court.
Enter the area.
within the bounds.
Break the game and score.
The whole audience was shocked by his skills.
"40:40".
The two players were evenly divided again. Federer's momentum of consecutive points, which he firmly controlled the situation, was given a blow. He was unable to replicate Gawain's feat. He completed the service in one go and completely reversed the momentum. This short pause changed the atmosphere and context of the entire game.
Changes happen again——
Gawain gently clenched his fists, neither cheering nor celebrating, but secretly cheering for himself. The light that he was determined to achieve his mission was still shining in his eyes.