An accurately predicted forehand volley could have ended the point, but due to excessive pressure, the tennis ball rubbed the net and changed its flight path.
Of course, no one wants to see net wipes.
However, Federer was not annoyed or distracted. His footsteps immediately moved sideways in a dizzying manner, walking through the scene like a ghost after another.
From the forehand position to the backhand position, it was already in place smoothly in a blink of an eye. His prediction and control at the critical moment once again demonstrated the Swiss king's keen sense of touch in front of the net. As soon as he stepped closer, he could see Gawain's straight line.
Push appeared in front of his eyes and he stretched out the racket.
The steps are slightly unstable, and the movement between sudden stops and turns is still a bit wobbly.
But there was no time to adjust now. I hurriedly reached out to stop the one-handed backhand. I immediately felt the solid force of Gawain's push, so that the golden rooster jumped two steps independently, and the center of gravity swayed further, completely unable to feel the gravity.
support, the racket also swayed.
At this time, Federer once again showed his excellent talent with top-notch touch.
With a flick of the wrist, he picked it up.
The shot is complete.
In a hasty defense situation, in a helpless situation of resistance, in a situation of emergency response, Federer hit an unconventional one-handed backhand shot, gently picked up the tennis ball, and succeeded in just one touch.
Wrap the tennis ball and draw a full parabola across the court.
lob.
Over the top.
Deep area.
The situation is reversed.
Amid the jaw-dropping exclamations and astonishment of the entire audience, the black figure on the other side of the net remained absolutely focused.
Observe while retreating.
I originally tried to intercept the ball halfway to complete the over-the-top high pressure, but found that the parabola was out of the control range. I didn't hesitate and turned around decisively.
Observe and run at the same time.
The pace is not in a hurry, but adjusts the rhythm according to the flight path of the tennis ball, all the way to the bottom line in an orderly manner, and then takes a step to overtake.
Kick the ground.
Turn around.
Rotating one hundred and eighty degrees, like a waltz.
With smooth steps and control, he accurately found the tennis ball's falling curve one meter behind the baseline——
The parabolic control of Federer's lob shot was perfect, but the tail power was insufficient. After all, the contact time between the racket and the tennis ball was too short, and the room for control was really limited. After landing, it went straight up and down with almost no rotation. Despite this, it was able to land on the ground.
Above the bottom line, you are already lucky.
Huh!
When the linesman put his hands together to indicate that Federer's return was in bounds, the air at Arthur Ashe Stadium was filled with exclamations of surprise.
However.
Gawain was completely unmoved. He turned counterclockwise, waved his forehand and faced the opponent head-on.
In this short moment.
During the rapid rotation, Federer could be caught in the corner of his sight. The three-dimensional space of the entire court was quickly laid out in his mind like a blueprint, but he had no time to hesitate. He just insisted on his own tactics, but wrist control was required for execution.
Make detailed adjustments.
One push.
A flick.
At the moment when the ball is touched, the wrist speeds up, the speed of the racket head is completely increased, and the centrifugal force rotating along the body releases all the energy.
The whole world is spinning, and Gawain must find the center of gravity in a halo of blur, and his will and belief are instantly condensed.
Whoosh.
Shot.
Topspin.
Super spin.
The tennis ball, along a straight line, outlines a perfect arc. After Federer, he pulled the moon ball for the second time in a row, but this time the moon ball was obviously controlled to spin faster and faster, crossing the net, crossing the service area, and entering Federer's ball.
The backcourt accelerated like a falling meteor.
Fall.
Landing.
burst.
Federer was caught off guard, his feet were completely pinned in front of the net, and he watched dumbfounded as the tennis ball penetrated deep into the baseline.
He didn't expect it to be a lob, nor did he expect it to be a straight shot. He started to move his body's center of gravity towards the diagonal volley position, but his plan was completely disrupted. After the sudden stop and sudden turn, the second start was bumpy.
After continuous adjustments, I could no longer keep up and my steps became stiff.
like a statue.
The eyes of the whole audience! The whole world! All the bustling eyes were focused on the tennis ball, watching the light and shadow fall into the court, drawing a perfect ending.
Impeccable.
"40:AD".
The fourth one appears again.
Buzz.
There was a roar above the eardrums.
Pu Lan clenched his fists and stood up with his hands raised, but he couldn't make any sound——
Silently, but vigorously, celebrating.
Arthur Ashe Stadium briefly fell into a blank. No one cheered or marveled. They just stared at the stadium quietly, with their minds roaring.
“Incredible!”
McEnroe paused.
“Incredible!”
All the magnificence and splendor of words have lost their power at this moment. There is only wonder, shock and madness, and my scalp can't help but feel numb.
Thousands of eyes were all focused on Gawain.
Whoops, whoops, whoops.
Gawain was panting like a cow and sweating like rain, but his eyes were so clear and bright. He just clenched his right fist tightly and stared at Federer resolutely and firmly.
The belief in victory is still burning.
——, once again came to Gawain's hands, one that he spelled out with his unyielding will and resolute courage.
Federer once again stood on the edge of the cliff, teetering on the edge of danger.
Then.
Arthur Ashe Stadium finally came to its senses, first cheering and shouting, then falling into madness, and then cheering and supporting, a raging storm swept the entire stadium.
"Bah! Roger!"
"Bah! Roger!"
The three most difficult and dangerous situations in a row have been successfully saved. They have no reason to doubt Federer, and their hoarse cheers have become Federer's strongest and most steadfast support.
The home court momentum showed its power again.
Perhaps, there are a very, very small number of people who think that Gawain can defeat Federer, but even these people did not expect such a situation.
In the fourth set, Gao Wen got the fourth.
The atmosphere of fanaticism and tension is spreading, and Arthur Ashe Stadium is like a carnival at one o'clock in the morning. The real climax is at this moment.
Federer, serve.
One shot——
"Out!"
The linesman's decision was very decisive.
Federer tried to hit an outside corner with a first serve at a speed of 210 kilometers per hour, but at the end of the fourth set, his physical fitness could not keep up, and his control naturally became loose, and he went out of bounds.
oh.
There was an exclamation of surprise at the scene. At such a critical moment, Federer failed to serve.
But it can be seen from the side that the back-and-forth confrontation is becoming more and more intense and tense, and even Federer, who has experienced many battles, cannot avoid it.
The whole place was completely silent, there was no sound, and I couldn't help but hold my breath for fear that any slightest movement might disturb Federer's concentration.
Second serve.
Close.
Federer changed his serving routine, but this time, the audience once again exclaimed.
Huh!
Because Federer fought hard for a second serve, risking a double fault, and sent a second serve with a speed of 180 kilometers per hour; moreover, speed is not the key, placement is.
The second serve landed in the deep area of the service area, pressing against the outer edge of the boundary line. It seemed like it was about to go out of bounds, but the linesman held his hands together to indicate that it was in bounds.