Gao Wen adjusted his position when receiving the serve and moved a small half-step towards his forehand position. He seemed to be sure that Cilic was preparing to serve the forehand. So did Cilic dare to challenge Gao Wen on the second serve?
What about the backhand?
Wait, is Gao Wen deliberately leaving a backhand gap to lure Cilic to launch a backhand, and then start the attack in advance with both hands on the backhand position? The foot movement is a trap, otherwise how could he expose his tactical intentions so directly?
False and false, true and false.
This is the psychological game between Gao Wen and Cilic.
Cilic looked at Gawain's position out of habit. On the surface, he was calm and had no impact, but there was no way of knowing whether there was an undercurrent in his heart.
Serve!
Almost the moment Cilic threw the ball, Gao Wen had already started to move——
Jump on tiptoe on the spot, keeping the center of gravity of the body light and agile, and then move towards your forehand first.
This is a gamble.
Overall, in the opening stage, Gawain played a bit risky and aggressive, creating some chaos when neither side had a firm foothold. The same was true this time. In fact, it was a "bet on one side", making the choice between forehand and backhand.
Then complete the layout through a series of psychological construction and psychological hints.
What if Cilic chooses to backhand or serve from close range?
There is nothing that can be done, it is just that the gamble was on the wrong side, and the two sides returned to an equal score and started over again; this also means that Gawain's psychological pressure still lacks a little firepower, and he needs to continue to work hard.
But what if it succeeds?
Kick the ground! Push forward! Step!
Gawain's entire rushing action was extremely resolute, without any hesitation. In the next second, you can see the tennis ball flying over the center line:
interior angle.
The bet was right!
Swing! Turn! Move forward!
Gao Wen's batting action was done in one go. He moved slightly ahead of the half-beat movement and immediately grabbed the hitting point. He rushed forward and hit the ball without using all his strength on the forehand. He grabbed the rising point of the tennis ball and completed the hitting immediately.
Forearm and wrist strength increases shot control.
boom!
The tennis ball immediately ran out along the reverse slash and landed behind Cilic's stance.
Gao Wen gave up the diagonal forehand gap and chose the backhand area behind Cilic to attack.
Cilic was a little panicked.
Continuously adjusting in small steps, I immediately found that there was not much room for swinging the backhand, and the entire batting movement had no time to stretch before hitting the ball. As a result, the backhand with both hands was just a top shot, and the tennis ball was barely returned to Gao Wen's side.
halftime.
Whizzing.
The tennis ball draws a parabola.
In fact, Cilic, like Kei Nishikori, did have a good touch at the US Open this year. However, Cilic mainly has an excellent offensive touch. In terms of defensive touch, the success rate has slightly improved, but the performance of the accuracy is still average, so Cilic still needs to
Take the initiative into your own hands.
At this time, the tennis ball returned to the middle of the court on the Gowan side, slightly closer to the right half, but its depth performance was mediocre and it failed to form effective suppression.
The next second after hitting the ball, Cilic was already moving quickly laterally, because the entire half of his forehand was free, and there were gaps everywhere.
Tap tap tap.
Tap tap tap.
Gao Wen was very calm, adjusting in small steps near the baseline, waiting quietly for the ball to come. He had already set up his racket early, and seemed ready to hit the ball with all his strength. This also made Cilic move faster and faster laterally, and comprehensively
Sprint.
but.
At the moment when the shot was released, Gawain's swing changed slightly. It was supposed to be a swing that hit a slash in a wide loop, but now it evolved into a reverse slash with an open finish. The swing of the forearm and wrist
The power was very light to complete the hit, and then the tennis ball flew out.
Judging from the flying speed of the tennis ball, it is a light slap. It looks like thunder, but in fact it is an understatement. You can even taste the leisurely ease of Gawain's hitting action.
The problem is that Cilic's figure is already in the other half, completely opposite to Gawain's hitting direction. At this time, there is no need to stop and turn suddenly.
Pah. Pah pah pah.
The tennis ball landed lightly on the court without bouncing too high, and then rolled out, forming a dead ball.
Score directly.
"Game, high."
Wait, that’s it?
Gawain's break seemed very simple and easy. There were no multiple shots or transitions between offense and defense. The fight ended in just four shots. Everything happened and ended so quickly that the audience was a little stunned——
Why did it break?
I am 100% sure that this is definitely not the final that the audience was looking forward to. Even the two semi-finals started slowly and broke serve immediately. However, both Djokovic and Federer showed a certain amount of confrontation and struggle. Looking back,
In this game, the confrontation never seemed to be able to form, and the whole game seemed a bit... sloppy.
It's confusing and uninspiring.
Just...that's it?
Cilic's brain was also a little unable to react. He stood there and thought for a while, but his head was filled with messy thoughts that he couldn't sort out for a while. But what's worse is that from the beginning of the game to now, Gao Wen has not given any instructions.
Cilic had so much time to breathe that Cilic didn't even have time to enter the state, and fell behind "0:2" in a daze.
Huchihuchi.
Cilic let out a heavy breath: Why is this game completely different from the last one?
If Gao Wen knew Cilic's doubts, he would answer: Of course it is different, because this is the final.
Grand Slam finals are different for everyone, even the Big Four are no exception. Every final is a new beginning.
However, Gao Wen would not give Cilic time to react and pursue the victory. In his next service game, he still played very carefully and very strongly, only losing one point, and then successfully won the serve and led the way.
Entering the first intergame break with a "3:0" advantage.
"...Gao Wen's performance is calm, calm, strong and confident, without the rawness and immaturity of a newcomer in a Grand Slam final. He is very calm and very dexterous. He is determined when he should take risks, and he is sensible enough when he should be steady. Since the beginning,
The tempo of the game was completely under his control."
"Obviously, Cilic needs to adapt to the atmosphere of the final as soon as possible, otherwise Gao Wen will definitely seize the opportunity to further widen the score gap, and then the first set will be dangerous."
In fact, this is also true.
After returning from the break, Gao Wen once again launched a powerful attack on Cilic's serve, trying to break serve for the second time——
The conversion of advantages and disadvantages in tennis matches happens all the time. If you don't want Cilic to find the touch to launch a counterattack, then you can't give him breathing room.
What's more, Gao Wen's own personal experience against Djokovic proved that even if he is two breaks behind, it still means there is a chance for a comeback.
Therefore, Gao Wen will not let down his guard and is still trying to put pressure on him, but Cilic can defeat Federer in straight sets, which proves his condition. He is at the peak of his career that is rare in ten years. So what can he do?