The more frenetic the Arthur Ashe Stadium becomes, the calmer Djokovic and Gawain become, and even their heart and breathing slowly slow down and cool down.
Murderous aura spreads.
It was Gawain who made the save before, and now it is Djokovic who saves. Moreover, this is the tiebreaker, and the fun has obviously just begun.
"6:6".
Each subsequent point could be, and could be, the moment that ends the game, with both players teetering on the tightrope.
The tip of the knife dances wildly!
Now, it depends on who can fight to the end at the critical moment.
For now?
It's hard to tell, but Djokovic has a slight advantage, because the next point is still Djokovic's serve.
In the previous point, Djokovic's entire layout and execution were crisp and straightforward, a state he didn't even show in the first set.
So, what about this point?
call.
Arthur Ashe Stadium is very, very quiet. Different from the noise just now, it is now too quiet. Even the wind has stopped.
a district.
Djokovic started hitting the ball again, endlessly, endlessly, and the sound of the tennis ball hitting the ground made the air gradually tighten.
Everything is quiet——
Then.
Outside corner!
This time, Djokovic also knew that the same tactic could not be used twice, so he changed the tactic again and served with strong topspin from the outside corner.
After landing, he jumped high and pulled out with a strong side spin.
Obviously, this is a conspiracy.
Even if Gawain predicts accurately, Djokovic's serve can still contain Gawain. From the beginning of the serve, the world's No. 1 starts his layout.
This time, Gawain's mentality and state were slightly different, no longer, but back to the same starting point, and all the distracting thoughts that had briefly appeared disappeared.
Palm, grip, adjust, grip again, grip the racket tightly.
The impact of the mad wave of madness collides with the sharpness of concentration. Both the mind and state are at their best, and the conditioned reflex is activated.
With one push of the soles of his feet, he stepped forward.
A big step forward.
His body rose into the air, and even though he was already passive, he still stepped forward to grab a shot, not to grab the serve, but to smooth out the disadvantage.
Forehand, quick throw, push and sweep.
There are no tricks or tricks, just follow the swing trajectory and direction of movement, and push the tennis ball back solidly and steadily.
Return the way you came.
Where you come from, where you go back.
As a result, the tennis ball returned to Djokovic's feet, and he returned the ball like a wall. Maybe the landing point was still a little bit wrong, not deep enough, but the effect was achieved. Djokovic turned his body sideways in panic, but did not
Before you have time to gain a firm footing, you have to hit the forehand.
Paddleball?
No.
For the second consecutive point, Djokovic broke his usual tactical routine and hit a forehand shot while being squeezed on his feet.
Not only did he use the force to hit, but he also released the force quickly. It was actually a flat blow, and he hit him head-on with a hard bridge and a hard horse——
This is not at all like the match between Djokovic and Gauvin, not even the first set, but more like the semi-final between Federer and Gauvin.
There is a strong collision in terms of rhythm, power and speed, and the layout of the first three beats can often widen the gap.
Now, it is the same.
Djokovic not only changed the way he hit the ball, but also changed the line of the shot.
This shot is a diagonal line.
Repeated return shots.
Once again, Gao Wen was caught off guard. Because of the outside corner serving, Gao Wen's steps were pulled out of the singles line. Naturally, his first reaction was to return to the backhand gap. As a result, Djokovic chose to repeat the line with fast play, so
Gawain stopped and turned suddenly and then started again and pulled back.
Passivity is still passive after all, and the passivity of the receiving side has not been changed.
So, cutting?
At this year's US Open, Gawain's forehand chipping really played an important role, often changing the situation of the battle.
However!
nor.
Like Djokovic, Gao Wen also took risks with his return. He hit a straight forehand, collided head-on, and launched an attack with the second consecutive shot.
"Strength vs Power".
Although Gao Wen's center of gravity was unstable during the movement and his power was not so solid, this shot was resolute and decisive enough. With a forehand sweep, the tennis ball went straight into Djokovic's backhand.
Bit.
Unfortunately, in pursuit of speed and connection, the line control was slightly poor, and the angle was not completely broken, falling into the middle of the court on the side of Djokovic's backhand position.
Djokovic arrived with two big strides, and without hesitation, he attacked for the third time in a row, using his two-handed backhand to sweep the "inside-out" slash.
Bullet! Pierce!
pretty!
Djokovic's backhand shot, you can tell at a glance that it is waiting here. He is decisive and dares to fight hard. He is not only solid but also violent.
The scene was filled with exclamations——
I almost started clapping and cheering.
But the voice got stuck in his throat, because the audience noticed that Djokovic was waiting in the backhand position early to prepare to return the ball, so why not Gawain?
Gawain had already anticipated Djokovic's backhand slash, and he didn't even need to speed up deliberately, he had already arrived in an orderly manner.
"Backhand VS Backhand".
"Strength vs Power".
Gawain didn't show any signs of weakness, he faced forward with a solid and powerful backhand with both hands, and hit the shot with a heavy hammer. The clean and crisp sound of the ball seemed to be ready to explode the tennis ball, and the power that exploded in an instant was like a mushroom cloud.
It rushed towards my face and directly cut off the trivial sounds in the audience.
Breathe, pause, as if a heavy punch hit the chest firmly.
This round, it's different.
The first is strength, the second is concentration, and the third is calculation.
Whether Djokovic or Gawain, they are all exerting their strength and breaking the game, but at the same time, they have predicted the opponent's means of breaking the game, prepared in advance, and launched a counterattack on the spot, with strength and power.
The collision will burst out more sparks, and every beat is so solid and violent.
Don’t give in an inch!
Tit for tat!
Now, layouts and traps are no longer counted. Both players must recalculate and re-lay out the ball during the round, and the game enters a new stage.
Djokovic braked his steps, raised his backhand with both hands, and without hesitation hit him head-on. With a flick of his wrist, the speed of his racket increased.
Seeing this scene, Gao Wen immediately realized Djokovic's purpose, stepped on hot wheels across the court, and sprinted towards the forehand position.
Then--
Backhand, straight line.
Gawain once again prepared to predict, but the quality of Djokovic's shot was really excellent. It was not only heavy but also accurate, and it accurately landed on the baseline triangle of Gawain's forehand position.
Dead corner.
Straight, deep, heavy and cunning.
This is the real killing board. Like a sniper, Djokovic aims at this landing point to complete a ten-ring blow.
Conspiracy!
Even if Gawain predicts accurately, the impact of the ball is still powerful enough, which forces Gawain to improve his condition.
panic?
No, not at all, not only not, but the adrenaline is constantly detonating.
Calm. Calm. Chilling to the bone. Trembling constantly.
He inhaled once, but before he could exhale, Gawain had already arrived on horseback. His forehand was like a long sword unsheathed, and he faced him head-on not to be outdone.
In the storm, it stood firm, full of murderous intent.