Match point

Chapter 1877
"what."

Federer lightly clenched his fists, shouted lowly, his eyes burst out with a touch of perseverance, and he glanced at Gawain on the other side of the court with high spirits——

The belief in victory is shining.

In the first three games, although both players were adjusting to the court and encountered some difficulties, in the end neither faced break points and successfully maintained serve.

In the fourth game, Gao Wen's serve game, with Gao Wen holding the game point, Federer seized the advantage with a continuous attack of absolute strength and pressure. Every time he hit the ball, he aimed at the pressing position in the corner, and the mercury fell to the ground. The offense scored consecutive winning points but ushered in opportunities.

Finally, at the third break point, Federer struck with an iconic backhand in a straight line. When his backhand was continuously suppressed by Gawain, he boldly and forcefully counterattacked, and his backhand instantly exploded with a shot that was comparable to Wawrinka's single-handed reverse. The energy, sealing the throat with a sword, was realized with winning points.

"3:1".

In this game, Gawain really had nothing to say.

It cannot be said that Gao Wen did not play well, but in the stiffness of the round, Federer's sudden speed up and quality shot really broke the balance.

Obviously, Federer also knows that Gao Wen is not an explosive player like Del Potro or Wawrinka. Gao Wen also needs layout and game. In this process, Federer takes the lead in hitting the ball to break the balance, which is for himself. A full-court pressing style of play creates opportunities.

The game has begun.

In just one game, Gawain could tell that Federer was indeed different from Wimbledon.

But does this mean Federer is stronger?

Gao Wen didn't think so.

The full-court press style of play not only consumes more physical energy and energy, Federer burns energy with every attack; it also poses a higher-level challenge to the stability of the state, which also forces Federer to Having to redistribute my attention.

First, adjust the serve.

Compared with Wimbledon, the proportion of Federer's serves that pursue speed and power has significantly decreased, and he has begun to pursue the placement of his serves more.

Second, weaken the defense.

If it weren't for key points, Federer's defense would not go all out and give up some extreme defensive saves appropriately.

Third, shorten the round.

When the round reaches a certain level of stalemate, the proportion of Federer choosing transition balls or defensive balls decreases, while the proportion of taking risks and choosing forced attacks increases.

On the whole, it means to divert other energy and pour it into the offensive of full-court pressure.

In fact, this is an adjustment at the strategic level.

Therefore, the audience can see that Federer's serve was broken more often during the North American summer season, but the competitiveness of the return game increased.

The law of conservation of energy not only applies to physics, but also applies to tennis. Especially as he grows older, Federer's game needs to be more efficient.

This means that Gao Wen also needs to adjust his tactics, respond to Federer's adjustments in his own way, and then regain the initiative in rhythm control.

The front foot was just broken.

Turning around, Gauvin immediately made adjustments on Federer's serve.

The first point, zone one.

inner corner.

The speed is 185 kilometers per hour.

Compared with the serve on the grass court, which has a speed of more than [-] kilometers per hour, the overall speed is significantly lower, but the landing point is more precise and clear.

Even though Gawain had accurately predicted the inside corner, Federer's serve accurately hit the T point and still completely mobilized Gawain.

As soon as his steps started, Gao Wen already understood Federer's tactical intention. In the next shot, Federer's steps should enter the bottom line and continue to exert pressure. Based on his responses in the previous rounds, Gao Wen should choose to push or hit with one shot. Knock the tennis ball back as much as possible in baseball style.

But this time, Gawain made a slight change.

The backhand with both hands was fully extended, and he glanced at Federer quickly from the corner of his eyes. Then he raised the racket face upward, gently picked it up, and pushed it towards the backcourt.Lob shot.

Gawain deliberately pulled up the parabola completely and pushed it into the backcourt.

Federer's steps had already cut into the baseline, and he followed the serving movement to press forward, but as soon as his steps came forward, he immediately realized that Gawain's return was unreasonable, and he moved back again.

In other words, Federer's tactics of comprehensive pressure were immediately broken up.

But Federer's attention did not wander, he was not annoyed or panicked, and his footsteps moved near the baseline in small steps, constantly adjusting his position.

It can be seen from his footsteps, movements and eyes that Federer is judging:
See if you can perform a volley or rebound half-volley. It seems that you want to increase the rhythm and pressure again in this way.

However, Gao Wen's parabolic control of the return ball was very good. A full arc went all the way to the bottom line before falling quickly, leaving no gaps.

Therefore, Federer could only stand near the baseline and challenge while moving——

Bottom line high pressure.

As a master of serving, Federer's baseline high pressure is stable and strong enough. His whole body is completely stretched, and the high pressure ball has already escaped.

boom!
The crisp and powerful sound of hitting the ball was rolling and exciting.

Tennis, for the second time in a row, rushed out with a serve, this time from the outside corner of the first zone.

In the corner, a figure wearing black armor had arrived in advance. Not only did he accurately predict Federer's hitting line, but this time Federer's "serve speed" was far from comparable to a real serve, directly reduced to about 140 kilometers. , it seems like a serve but not a serve.

Kick off the ground, turn, swing, push——

Gao Wen's forehand hit was very clean, with no unnecessary movements. When it hit the high pressure from the baseline, it not only did not reduce force, but also exerted force.

This is a very difficult technical ball. Faced with a high-pressure ball with such speed and power, if the combined force is not enough, the ball will fly away directly.

But Gawain didn't.

Ah!
boom!
With a shout, the entire batting movement was almost thrown out, the speed of the racket head increased instantly, and the racket was pushed in a straight line by relying on the strength of the wrist.

heh.

The audience exclaimed.

One second, Federer had an absolute advantage.

The next second, Gawain's straight forehand pushed Federer into a passive position.

Federer subconsciously moved to the left to cover up the defense. He had already taken steps when he saw Gawain's shot. At this time, it can be seen that he was slightly unprepared, so that his steps were just a little bit off, and he could only barely block his backhand. Before I could control it, the tennis ball had already flown out.

bass.

With a sudden movement, the tennis ball rushed into the sky and rose high.

On the opposite side of the court, Gao Wen rushed forward and reached the baseline without hesitation. His steps on the net were light and smooth——

Federer has changed since Wimbledon, and so has Gawain.

Before he could blink, Gao Wen had already arrived at the net, plucked onions from a dry land, soared into the air, and completed the smash with a top-down dunk motion.

boom!
The tennis ball exploded on the ground, leaving a streak of light and heading towards the audience stands.

Strong!rough!Strong!

"0:15".

The first point is obtained.

The entire Arthur Ashe Stadium was instantly ignited. The stadium that had just been ignited because Federer broke serve first was now plunged into madness again.

(End of this chapter)