Match point

There is such an offensive routine in a boxing match. The left fist and right fist collide continuously. First, the left fist hits the target to create an impact, and then the right fist delivers a fatal blow——

This is called "one-two-punch".

There is also such an offensive routine in tennis matches, relying on the serve to create an advantage, and then the offensive connection is closely followed to end the point.

This is one of Federer's best routines, often a powerful serve paired with a sideways forehand, ending the battle with two shots.

Unexpectedly, Gao Wen actually performed the "one-two-punch" routine now, and the entire rhythm was controlled cleanly and without any sloppiness.

Everything happened so fast that Arthur Ashe Stadium was a little confused.

What... what's going on?

However, Gao Wen still did not stop and returned to the second area again, ready for the next serve.

Instead, Federer adjusted his breathing slightly and signaled Gawain to wait a moment.

Now it seems that the little episode just had the opposite effect on stimulating Gawain's fighting spirit. On the contrary, Federer failed to keep up with the change of pace.

Federer is also very sophisticated, deliberately slowing down the pace and regaining his concentration.

Across the court, Gao Wen was very patient and calm, waiting for Federer to get into position before serving.

Second District.

Inside corner, forehand.

The speed is 180 kilometers per hour, which is quite satisfactory, but with strong topspin, this is a typical Nadal serve.

And the most clever thing is that Gawain knew that Federer might be guarding against a backhand, so he aimed for the forehand.

At the same time, use the Internet.

heh.

The whole place sucked in a breath of cold air.

Although people are gradually becoming familiar with Gao Wen, who goes online more frequently since the grass court season, Gao Wen's Internet access is often opportunistic, that is, when he seizes opportunities, he will not continue to stick to the bottom line but simply go online. As for serving and netting, It's rare.

……Now?now?

But think about it seriously, in the third set, Federer's bold tactics almost made people choke on their saliva; now at the crucial moment of the fourth set, Gawain's unexpected sneak attack has the same effect.

Tap, tap, tap.

Gawain's pace on the Internet was very determined, and he was already in front of the net in the blink of an eye.

Federer was very calm and was ready to attack with his forehand. When he saw Gao Wen's action on the net, there was a pause in his wrist movement, and then he flicked his hand slightly, and the speed of the head shot increased completely the moment he took the shot.

slash.

Broken net.

Although panicked, Federer still showed his strength, controlled his emotions with a strong heart, and responded immediately to counterattack.

Don’t forget why there are fewer and fewer serving and net-playing players in modern times. Essentially, it’s because the return side of the serve is more powerful.

The tennis ball was knocked out hard.

However, I saw that Gao Wen was very calm in front of the net. He stood on tiptoe and his body rushed towards the backhand position.

Support on one leg and fly sideways.

Backhand with both hands, one block, one chop.

The delicate control of the wrist completely removes the power and gives it a gentle flick.

The tennis ball has already escaped——

Slash, little ball.

Federer's steps started immediately, but when he saw the return ball landing, he stopped.

At a glance, it is clear that Gao Wen has calculated in advance Federer's tactical intention of choosing a diagonal backhand breakthrough. Even the control of the backhand return was conceived in advance. The offload, line and landing point were all executed perfectly, without any interruption at all. Federer leaves a chance.

Federer just started with his front foot, and already had two jumps with the back foot of the tennis ball.

"40:40".

Evenly divided.Three consecutive points, three consecutive break points, three consecutive rounds within three beats, Gao Wen saved three break points with an absolutely strong attitude.

Arthur Ashe Stadium, shocked——

what!Ahhh!
In the stadium box, Gao Wen's team immediately stood up with fists clenched. At such a dangerous and tense moment, Gao Wen once again performed top-notch.

In fact, when three consecutive break points came out, almost everyone thought that the fourth set should belong to Federer, and then it was time to watch the deciding set. Even Zhan Jun and Hu Litao thought that Federer had already taken the lead; but they did not expect that things would turn around. , suddenly became enlightened.

Wonderful, it can still continue to output.

The slap in the face caused the entire stadium to fall into a stunned silence. All the interference and noise became self-inflicted slaps.

Of course, this is still not the end. In this game, Federer still has a chance, and Gawain still needs to withstand the test.

But it is undeniable that what was a precarious predicament one second has become a new opportunity the next.

"Wow. This..."

"Just when we thought the game couldn't be more exciting, the continuous output of the two players once again broke the idea. It seemed that we were stingy."

McEnroe was extremely happy, smiling heartlessly.

Then, in the next point, Federer improved his condition again——

Although the quality of Gao Wen's first serve was very good and continued his touch in crisis situations, Federer also improved his condition this time and caught Gao Wen's serve.

Serving close to the forehand, Federer moved his upper body out of the way and ripped the forehand tape. The diagonal return ball directly made full use of the horizontal space of the court. The return ball landed on the right sideline of Gawain and jumped up. go out.

fight!

Gao Wen fell into a passive position in an instant, barely cutting a straight shot with his forehand, trying to ease the impact.

But Federer was also prepared, his steps were in place quickly, and he struck again with a one-handed backhand. His entire posture was completely stretched, and his power exploded instantly.

The one-handed backhand diagonal "inside-out" line continues to utilize the space above the horizontal axis of the court to the extreme.

Gao Wen ran all over the field.

After barely reaching the backhand position, he was extremely passive and struck out with both hands without hesitation, sweeping out a diagonal shot to start a counterattack.

Federer accurately predicted and moved towards the forehand position, but the second start of the sudden stop and turn immediately completed the connection. It was this little prediction of time that opened a gap for Federer. His body moved forward without any hesitation. He hesitated and grabbed a rising point——

Backhand straight.

Two consecutive backhand shots, one diagonal shot and one straight shot, Federer is also increasing his speed.

After hitting the ball, Federer went straight to the net without hesitation.

Tap, tap, tap, tap.

Total oppression.

Beautiful, really too beautiful, this kind of attack was like a tide, one wave after another, leaving no breathing space for Gawain at all.

Comparable to a place where mercury falls.

Gawain was indeed in a panic. Federer grabbed too much this time, and he aimed at every corner with every shot. Gawain had no chance to breathe at all, and was completely exhausted. Even if he tried to fight back, he still could not reverse the situation. .

For the third consecutive time running back and forth from both ends of the baseline, Gao Wen has completely lost his position. Because Federer's backhand straight attack was very good, it fell directly into the blind corner, so Gao Wen could only helplessly lift the ball.

The forehand rolls and pulls.

Before the tennis ball jumped twice, he barely completed the save, pulled the tennis ball up high, tried to go over the top, and pushed Federer back to the baseline.

Unfortunately, control is still too difficult. Gawain knows as soon as he looks at the parabola——

not enough.

really.

Federer continuously adjusted in small steps, followed the flight path of the tennis ball and retreated continuously, waiting for the tennis ball one step behind the baseline of the service area.

Kick on the ground, take off, pull onions on dry land.

Without hesitation, Federer soared into the air and performed a fallback smash. His forehand was intercepted behind and above his head. His waist and abdomen suddenly contracted, his body folded up, and he smashed the ball with high pressure from above. past.

Boom, comparable to thunder!