Zhan Jun couldn't control his excitement and couldn't help but applaud Gawain.
Beep beep beep!
Ho ho ho!
The audience at Arthur Ashe Stadium was no exception. Whistles and cheers erupted instantly, because this was the most exciting round since the beginning. Even if this was Isner's home court, the New York audience would not hesitate.
I am stingy with my own applause and look forward to seeing a better game——
Anyway, the game has not yet reached the critical moment that determines the outcome, so they still have time to applaud their opponents.
The whole place roared!
Gawain felt the roar of the mountain and the tsunami sweeping over the whole place, and his heart beat wildly. He couldn't help clenching his fists, feeling the blood gradually boiling, and cheering for himself.
In the studio, Zhan Jun is watching the replay with Hu Litao.
"Isner's first serve was still of high quality, with a speed of 133 miles per hour, and his condition was very stable. However, Gao Wen used his excellent prediction to gain some time and successfully caught the serve; and under extremely difficult circumstances, with his outstanding performance
And the delicate touch turned the situation around.”
"Yes, it's this overhead lob. Isner is 206 centimeters tall. It's not easy for any player to hit it over his head. But we can look at Gao Wen's wrist control. Wow.
, it’s really very delicate and very focused.”
"Furthermore, after this shot, my attention still did not wander, and I still maintained a high degree of concentration. The last shot that broke the net and scored also showed a good touch, and the speed of the racket head added up instantly. Look! There is another one.
Falling over the net!"
"pretty!"
"really beautiful!"
Zhan Jun and Hu Litao exchanged opinions word by word. Unknowingly, the two of them exchanged glances, and an excited shiver ran from the soles of their feet to the top of their heads, like an electric current.
It's not because he saw Gao Wen's hope of winning. In a tennis match, any player may hit a magic ball with a flash of inspiration. There is nothing to make a fuss about. What is more important than the number of "Top Ten Balls"
It’s about continuity, whether the excellent state and performance can be sustained throughout the game.
But because they saw Gao Wen's talent, a big man of 193 centimeters, they didn't expect Gao Wen to be a player with quick feet and delicate touch. Such soft touch and calm reason in times of crisis are really eye-catching.
.
No matter what the result of this game is, what is certain is that Gao Wen's future is indeed worth looking forward to.
The two commentators exchanged a look, then calmed down and continued to focus on the game.
On the court, Isner was not frustrated by Gawain's wonderful shot. From here, we can see his calmness and calmness after many battles.
Immediately afterwards, Isner responded again with an ACE with a speed of 130 miles per hour, easily winning the serve, and the big score came to "3:3".
The first point is brilliant; the next point is crisp and clear.
This feeling is like going from hot soup to cold soup in a sauna. The huge change in temperature is really surprising, but this is the normal state of tennis matches.
Zhan Jun's eyes followed Gao Wen, observing Gao Wen's reaction while explaining.
"For young players, this is very devastating. I have just completed a wonderful score, and my morale has just risen. In the blink of an eye, my opponent uses an ACE to stabilize the situation. I am really helpless."
"The best thing about Federer's game is that he can always use ACE to control the situation in time. It is not powerful to send ACE when there is no pressure. It is the real ability to send ACE at the critical moment when needed. Obviously,
Isner also has the ability."
"I hope Gao Wen can stabilize his mentality, stay focused, not be affected, turn around and focus on his serve."
So, what about Gawain on the court?
Calm and focused.
How could Gawain have his faith shaken by an ACE?
After confirming that Isner was his opponent in the first round, Sampras gave full play to his role as an advisor and provided advice to Gawain.
When he was young, Sampras himself was a master of serving. He knew clearly that once his serving ability reached the master level, it would be difficult to be shaken. Especially for someone like Isner, the serving link is the most powerful part of his tactical system.
It's a very solid part.
Even if it can be shaken and disrupted, it is not that simple.
Playing against a serving machine requires patience and attentiveness, and continuous efforts to catch every possible serve. Don’t give up even if it just evolves from an ACE to a straight serve. You must continue to touch the ball. There are three main reasons:
One is to put pressure on the opponent's serve, the other is to prevent the opponent's serve from entering the comfort zone, and the other is to find the feel of receiving the serve.
The first two points require watching the game and looking at the momentum and state control of both sides; but the third point is the only thing that the receiving side can and must do.
Just now, Gawain was executing such a strategy.
After five rounds of competition, Gao Wen finally adapted to the atmosphere of a major championship and the feeling of Arthur Ashe Stadium - of course he still needs more time to adapt, but at least he can now find the energy to focus on the game.
He made different attempts, just like in his previous games.
Therefore, Gawain spared no effort to run and chase the ball, not to shake Isner, but to test, and even more to improve his own condition.
In this case, Isner immediately sent an ACE, and Gawain naturally didn't care at all, turned around and threw himself into his serve——
Now we need to test and see, what is Isner's firepower in the round ball?
Sampras told Gao Wen that Isner's weaknesses lie in his running ability and backhand ability. This is hardly a secret in the tour. Everyone knows that when playing against Isner, he needs to suppress his backhand; but Isner
Nel's forehand ability is underestimated. It is precisely because his serving ability is so good that people often fail to see that his forehand attack is very good——
Therefore, among the countless serving machines on the tour, Isner has stayed in the top 20 in the world rankings for the longest and most stable time.
If Gao Wen wants to create opportunities, he must break through from the forehand to make Isner's forehand weak, and then his entire offensive system will be shaken, including the stability of his serve.
It is impossible for Gauvin to test Isner's serve, so naturally he can only test his opponent's serve.
Four minutes later——
"Game, high."
Although Isner was once chased to "40:30", Gao Wen still firmly maintained his serve and continued to exceed the score, entering the break with a "4:3" lead.
Zhan Jun did not see Gao Wen's tactical intentions for the time being - after all, he still lacked understanding.
"Although there was a slight fluctuation, Gao Wen still successfully maintained his serve. This young player appeared on a stage like Arthur Ashe Stadium for the first time, and his performance has far exceeded expectations."
"But now that the first set has entered the final stage, the competition will become more and more fierce, and the confrontation in each game will become more anxious. The real test has come."