The cheers of support resounded throughout the entire venue, and rolling thunder surged amidst the brilliant red that filled the sky and the ground, as if the whole world was shaking.
The home fans still didn't give up. After all, NCAA tennis matches are best-of-three sets, and they still had a chance.
If Harris could not stand firm in the first set and was knocked dizzy by Gawain's continuous impact, Gawain's accidental fall made Harris' attention fail to keep up with the rhythm, and the whole process was in chaos.
He lost the first set.
Then after taking a break between sets, Harris should be able to calm down, reorganize his thoughts and start again after recuperating, and then he should be able to launch a counterattack in the second set. After all, Harris's hard power is still good.
If you win the second set first and push the game into a decisive set, then the suspense of victory or defeat will still be hard to say.
So, the whole place roared!
"More explosive! More powerful!"
The roaring sound was overwhelming and reached an unprecedented peak——
At this time, the sunset has begun to set, and there is not much time before night falls. Students from the University of Oklahoma have heard about the fierceness and madness of today's tennis match, so more and more students come to the court.
Before I knew it, most of the stadium was filled.
When the game just started in the morning, there were only more than 300 spectators on site, but now it has accommodated more than 1,500 spectators, and the number is even increasing continuously. The whole stadium can feel the hot and boiling atmosphere.
, like a carnival party.
"More explosive! More powerful!"
The home fans are cheering, and the roar of the heat wave is hovering under the sky, hoping that the game can be more exciting, and of course, more importantly, hoping that Harris can turn the situation around.
In the studio, Sofal also expected the same. As a neutral fan, he naturally hopes that the game will be as exciting and as close as possible, rather than such a one-sided sweep, which would be too boring.
"Today's strong showdown is really exciting."
"The Sooners had an upset victory over a strong opponent, and the Bruins also had a performance of crushing a strong opponent and winning easily. The two sides have been fighting fiercely until now, and entering the decisive game is a severe battle for both sides.
Test, I believe both teams will not surrender easily."
"Such a wonderful showdown deserves a great ending."
"Now the young player Gao Wen of the Bruins takes the lead in grabbing the first set, then we have to see how the sophomore player Harris of the Sooners regains the situation."
"Obviously, Coach Cowell still has a lot of work that needs to be done while he's taking a break between sets."
In professional competitions, coaches are prohibited from communicating with players on the field in any form. Once discovered, they will be given a warning, and the second time they will be directly assessed a point. Then, they can also be fined for a game or a set. In the most serious case,
It could even lead to a direct loss of the entire game.
But the NCAA is different. This is a team competition, and it is also a college competition. The coaches are allowed to communicate with the players, because the coaches themselves are an important part of the game. During the breaks, the coaches will definitely communicate face-to-face with the players.
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At this time, Cowell was sorting out his thoughts for Harris. He definitely didn’t want his careful layout to end in such a way:
Otherwise, wouldn't he become a clown?
Cowell refused to admit that he had made a strategic mistake, but Cowell objectively admitted that Gawain's performance was much higher than expected, which also means that Harris must go all out. There is no retreat in this game.
In comparison, the atmosphere of the Bruins is completely different.
Martin must admit that after the matchup table came out, he was still a little worried. There were indeed many variables in the matchup between Harris and Gao Wen. Although he believed in Gao Wen's growth, "the sixth singles without burden" and "the burden of winning or losing"
"The Sixth Singles of the Relationship" are two completely different things. Under pressure, whether the eighteen-year-old Gao Wen can perform normally requires a big question mark.
However, Gawain's performance not only met expectations, but also far exceeded expectations.
Under pressure and at critical moments, Gawain still maintained a calm mind. His shot selection and tactical layout all showed his wisdom and confidence. Even if an unexpected incident occurred, Gawain's handling was still worthy of trust. His performance in the first set
It's perfect.
Martin had nothing to say.
"Stick to yourself." This is Martin's only advice to Gao Wen. Now he is somewhat looking forward to Gao Wen's performance in the second set and even in future games.
The second set begins.
Harris regained his footing and launched a powerful attack. The placement and quality of his forehand attack were obviously improved.
In Gao Wen's first serving game, Harris used high-risk fighting to launch the attack. No matter whether there was an opportunity or not, he rushed to kill the board first.
They also increased together, putting pressure on Gawain layer upon layer.
Obviously, Cowell also realized that under the current situation, the best way to break the deadlock is to fight. A high-risk, high-reward fight can not only have a strong impact on Gawain, but also disrupt Gawain's rhythm. After all, Gawain
I am just a freshman and lack experience, so my rhythm can be easily disrupted.
"30:40".
For the first time in the entire match, Harris got a break point and saw an opportunity in Gawain’s serve. You can see the difference in Harris right away:
In the first game alone, Harris's score exceeded the total score in the first four games of the first set.
The home audience was buzzing with cheers and cheers. Everyone could not hold back their excitement and excitement. The surging cheers and cheers even overshadowed the gorgeous sunset. It was earth-shattering excitement. They looked forward to Harris being able to complete the break in one go and win the second place.
The first shot of the game was fired.
Facing the crisis, Gao Wen once again showed his maturity and sophistication at the critical moment. He served with reduced force from the outside corner and aimed at Harris's forehand——
Rather than backhand.
This was a sneak attack.
Harris saw the ball serving from the outside corner out of the corner of his eye, and his first reaction was that he had his chance, so he raised his hand and prepared to use his force.
However, the speed and strength of Gawain's serve were lower than expected, so that Harris had no way to use his strength - if Harris took the initiative to use his force, this would not be his strong point and he would easily make mistakes.
really!
Harris, who resolutely implemented the fighting plan, exerted all his strength, and was even a little too excited that he could not control the angle of the racket and the swing trajectory. He deviated slightly, but the difference was a slight difference, and the tennis ball was directly hit.
He went to the stands and wasted the first break point of the match.
oh!
The entire audience covered their faces. Even Harris was so upset that his heart ached. He was holding his head and couldn't believe that such a precious opportunity was wasted like this.
