The wind was blowing, and the whole place was completely silent. There was no sound or fluctuation, no movement or reaction, and even the brain stopped moving——
In the silence, one can feel the pulse surging, the blood boiling, the heart exploding, and the surging undercurrent condensing all the energy.
Then, light it.
Wow.
What on earth did they just see?
Wow.
Ballet steps? Diving to the top? Spins and pirouettes?
Oops.
The tennis ball, after crossing the net, returned to the side of the court with a strong spin, leaving no chance for the opponent and ending?
After calming down for a while, my brain finally cleared up my thoughts and realized what I had just witnessed. My scalp felt numb and I could no longer control it.
ah!
Screams, shouts, roars, sighs, and mighty shouts swept the whole place. There was a numbness in the soles of the feet. It seemed that the whole world was shaking slightly under the soles of the feet. Even the heart and fingertips were shaking uncontrollably.
Instantly fell into forgetful enthusiasm.
Brilliant, unparalleled brilliance, subversive of imagination, and well-deserved to be the final ATP match of the year!
This is only the fourth game of the game. Incredible rounds are coming one after another. Who can refuse?
"AD:40".
Gawain, got the game point.
Starting from facing two consecutive break points, in the past three points, Gao Wen really showed his top performance and regained control of the game with an undisputed attitude. Both players have entered a new level, in terms of physical fitness, energy and overall layout.
This moment needs to be put aside for a while.
Focus on what is in front of you, focus on this moment.
Quietly, this has evolved into a battle of momentum.
One side must be broken.
One side must be guaranteed.
So, who can have the last laugh?
The air was heating up day by day, and tit-for-tat sparks filled the entire place, almost suffocating.
Only the two players on the court stayed calm and focused, returned to the baseline early, prepared for the next point, and continued fighting.
Second District.
Pa. Pa.
Gao Wen shot the ball twice, looked up at Federer, confirmed that his opponent was ready, and then threw the ball directly without hesitation.
Bend your knees, push on the ground, and shoot the ball.
Turn, swing, hit.
The body is like a spring, transmitting the power completely. The racket head picks up the speed completely, and when the hammer is hammered down hard, the tennis ball turns into a line of light and shadow.
Speed 200 kilometers per hour.
outer corner.
It's not close. I didn't choose to squeeze in for the second consecutive serve. I chose to aim for the backhand for the second consecutive serve, but the nature of the serve was completely different.
In the previous point, in order to ensure that the serve went into the zone, Gao Wen chose to slow down and aim at the T point, which was a serve in a tie situation.
At this point, Gao Wen chose to increase his speed, aim at the shallow area in the outside corner, and hit the ball accurately, because this was his game point.
Taking risks requires choosing the right time.
Power, impact, instant release.
That mustard yellow light and shadow penetrated the court along the diagonal, drew a perfect parabola, accurately found the sideline, and left a ball mark.
And, spread your wings and embrace the blue sky.
ACE.
Time is frozen at this moment.
Although Federer had already pulled out his steps and was ready for a one-handed backhand, in the end, he was still one step away——
This outside corner serve was perfect.
Federer, no chance.
Thus, this game came to an end.
"This is ability."
"From Roger getting two consecutive break points to Gao Wen scoring three consecutive points to get the game point, the tit-for-tat confrontation with Mai Mang pushed the expectations to a whole new level."
"Just when we are looking forward to a good show, you come and go, and the stalemate and entanglement are intertwined. This game may become an inextricable tug-of-war."
"but."
"At the height of his emotions, Gawain remained calm and composed, ending the round with a crisp ACE and firmly taking control of the situation."
"Wow."
"I mean, wow."
"This ability is exactly the domineering and self-confidence that Roger displayed at his peak."
"More than one or two players have the ability to issue ACEs on or off the break point, but the key point is whether they can do it. Especially when facing the Big Four, with that kind of pressure and tension, whether the players can maintain their mentality.
Balance and show 100% status."
"Tonight, Gawain showed us this ability."
"In the predicament of falling behind, he scored four points in a row, and finally used an ACE to simply and efficiently stifle the opponent's counterattack, realizing the break advantage."
"This is the style of a giant."
"Ladies and gentlemen, when Gao Wen steps onto the O2 Arena tonight, he is not here to visit or pay tribute, he is here to win the championship."
Praise, gushing—
Indeed, this is an ability.
It's not just about strength and mentality, it's also a kind of confidence that emanates from the inside out. It's the confidence that you and your opponent are already on the same level, that you can completely defeat your opponent. It's not only relaxed but also strong, with the simplest
way to extinguish the opponent's counterattack.
"3:1".
Gao Wen successfully held serve and successfully realized the lead of breaking serve.
It’s a bit unbelievable to say that this is only the fourth game of the first set, but the five best goals are already countless, and the back-and-forth confrontation between the two players is already in full swing, perfectly interpreting the peak showdown.
The secret of the show lived up to expectations and ignited the atmosphere of the O2 Arena.
The situation of the game quietly changed again.
Federer's desperate counterattack failed to quickly complete the break of serve, which also meant that he was still lagging behind, still passive, and still having difficulty.
Fortunately, it is still the first half of the first set, and there is still time and opportunity. How should we adjust our tactics in the middle and final stages?
This is a science.
So, what about the second set?
This is not the focus at the moment. Federer is not ready to think about the next thing. He needs to focus on the first set, because the winner of the first set has not yet been decided. He still believes that he can win the first set, and he is still not ready to give up.
Giving up the first set, the matter has not yet been decided.
Therefore, he must focus on the present.
At least one thing can be confirmed, Federer needs to keep his next serve first, otherwise the score in the first set will be stretched, which will be bad.
Federer, who is experienced and mature, did not panic. He quickly collected his thoughts and stood firm. He was not affected at all by the two games just now.
In fact, Federer also keenly grasped one of Gawain's mentality:
For two consecutive rounds, the firepower was fully unleashed and the output was intense. For the sake of long-term considerations, Gawain did not necessarily want to be aggressive.
"love-game".
Gawain is Gawain, but in essence, Federer performed well.
From the serve to the attack, the entire connection and quality were maintained at a high level. He played steadily and smoothly, firmly grasping the opportunity, and did not leave too many gaps for Gao Wen. He had already secured his serve as soon as he raised the knife and dropped it.
In the midst of chaos and turbulence, quickly gain a foothold and gain valuable breathing and adjustment time amid Gao Wen's high-quality performance.
More importantly, holding serve for four straight points did not consume too much physical energy, and allowed Federer to stabilize the situation, and the situation stabilized immediately.
Just like Gawain's performance when he cashed in on the game point with an ace in the fourth game, Federer also showed his giant temperament and stepped on the brakes before the game became one-sided.