As Hu Litao expected, the trend in the third set was indeed very stalemate, and it was not a stalemate in the traditional sense.
In this set, Kyrgios served first.
In the fourth game, Kyrgios took the lead and broke Gawain's serve with four straight points, widening the gap in the score.
In the seventh game, Gao Wen seized the opportunity of Kyrgios's fluctuation in serving status and got two consecutive break points. Although Kyrgios saved all of them and entered the tie, Gao Wen still scored two points in a row. In the third
The break was completed at the break point and the game returned to balance.
In the ninth game, Gao Wen once again got a break point, and this time Kyrgios played well and saved two non-consecutive break points and successfully kept serve.
In the twelfth game, Gao Wen saved two set points and secured serve in a thrilling manner, leading the third set to a tie-break, where the outcome was decided by a thrilling tie-break.
Something seems familiar.
When Gao Wen faced Isner, he took the initiative after winning the tie-break in the third set. So what about Kyrgios this time?
Obviously, Kyrgios is not Isner.
In the tie-break, Kyrgios took the lead in serving with an ACE. After the "1:1" draw, he used a violent forehand to break one of Gao Wen's service points. The incredible winning point allowed Gao Wen to win.
I could only watch the ball and sigh, and then Kyrgios successfully changed venues with a "4:2" lead.
After the exchange of venues, Gao Wen stood firm and continued to maintain his service points, catching up to "4:3". There was still only a break point gap between the two sides, but because Kyrgios served first, his victory in the tie-break was
The "first mover advantage" will be further amplified. After he strongly defends his two service points——
"6:3".
inventory.
This was a suffocating tie-break. The gap of one break point, but because of the order of serving, pushed Gao Wen to the edge of the cliff in the blink of an eye, and he had to face the test of continuous counting.
Although the next two points were all served by Gawain, he had no room for error at this time, and the person opposite the net was Kyrgios. Even if Kyrgios only fought for one shot and won, then the first
It's gone in three sets.
Now it seems that Kyrgios has taken the absolute initiative.
So, what should Gawain do?
The answer is, don't do anything, just focus on the point in front of you. Because he needs to face continuous counting, Gawain actually has no room to think. The only thing he can do is to proceed point by point, and then look at the atmosphere of the game.
Will changes occur and whether I can find opportunities?
Pah. Pah. Pah.
At night, the Arthur Ashe Stadium looked solemn and grand. Without the sunshine, you could still feel the heat of the lights dancing on the surface of your skin, and the sound of Gawain hitting the ball continued to echo.
Kick off the ground! Bend your knees! Turn! Swing!
Standing in the second area, Gao Wen's serve chose a forehand landing point in the middle. The ball was not very fast and flew slowly and leisurely.
Kyrgios had enough time to step aside and make room for his forehand to complete the swing, but just when the tennis ball was about to rush towards him, he suddenly discovered that Gawain had added enough friction when serving, forming a
The tennis ball bounced back from the ground and moved closer to his body. When it got closer, the hitting space was naturally squeezed, and then squeezed again.
Lean back. Lean back again.
Kyrgios was forced to lower his waist, barely giving way to the swinging space, and swung his forearms quickly, but exploded with incredible power in a small area.
boom.
The tennis ball was thrown out in a small diagonal line, and it was both fast and powerful. It can be clearly felt that Kyrgios's last moment's power is still very dangerous——
Even when the body loses its position.
Whoosh.
The tennis ball flew towards the back and left side of Gawain's position, changing its route. Gawain, who had just completed the serve a second ago, was obviously still in an unstable position. It was too late to adjust his position with small steps, so he had to use a long horizontal step.
Move to shorten the space and reach the location in one step.
At the same time, keep your eyes focused on the incoming ball, and complete the ball while your body's center of gravity is violently jolted.
How to deal with it?
Gauvin can chip a shot, hit a deep topspin ball, or suddenly drop a small ball. If he is willing to make the transition, he can always find a way.
But Gawain didn't want to, he had his own plans.
With no time or space to adjust his steps, Gawain completely "threw" his upper body, his left foot formed a single support, his right calf kicked hard on the ground, and his whole body took off directly, becoming independent as a golden rooster.
way to complete the push of power.
Backhand straight line.
Under extremely difficult circumstances, Gawain once again chose to take risks.
In fact, it is very, very difficult to change the line this time. Because of Kyrgios's power suppression, and because Gawain himself lost his position and lacked space to swing the racket, the chance of a successful line change may be only 10%; but Gawain has not forgotten one thing.
This is the tie-break, and now it’s Kyrgios’ takedown—
If he is timid about hitting the ball and just pursues a safe return, Kyrgios can easily complete the hit and even play again.
Assuming that the third set is destined to be lost, at least Gao Wen can choose the way to lose the set, and then face the fourth set with a calm and tough attitude, trying to bring the game into the fifth set.
In other words, this is a battle of momentum and a tactical layout.
Gawain cannot retreat.
Not only can't you retreat, but you also have to show off your momentum.
so!
Kick the ground! Turn! Swing!
The speed of Gawain's racket head has been completely increased, and at the moment when he touches the ball, he uses the force of his upper body to push his forearms and wrists further inwards of his body, and tries his best to complete a "closing the door" action, closing the tennis ball.
The flight path narrows.
boom!
boom!
In an instant, you can feel the power rising from the soles of your feet to the top of your head, and a roar breaks out from deep in your Dantian - for the first time in the whole game, you unreservedly release the energy deep in your soul, and then throw your body completely away.
Whoosh.
The tennis ball turned into a streak of light and shadow, and its flight trajectory was forcibly changed again!
The jersey is fluttering like a ballet dancer. The full strength is perfectly displayed through the slender muscle lines. The dark blue is projected on the ground in the lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium, and even looks like it is rising in the wind.
Even the sweat flying in the air bloomed wantonly.
Then, everyone's attention followed the tennis ball flying past.
straight line!
Dead spot!
Go for it!
The straight, fast, accurate and tricky return of the ball easily made the entire audience gasp in disbelief. Their voices were cut off just as they broke out of their chests. Then they all held their breath and stared at Kayet who was running wildly to catch up.
Gaussian.
At the same time, Gawain did not pause after finishing the ball. He landed on the ground with his right leg and pushed lightly, and then his body moved quickly to his right side like a dandelion flying in the air, and the dazzling Lingbo walked towards
Use your own backhand to make up for the gap at full speed.
Tap tap tap.
Tap tap tap.
On both sides of the court, a white figure and a blue figure ran sideways towards the right side at the same time, like two streamlines, and the strong wind was roaring.