Match point

Chapter 915
“盘（set），高，‘7：6’、‘6：7’、‘6：3’。”

In the third set, the winner was already divided.

At the end of the set, Gao Wen sent out a small climax of winning eight points in a row, and used the "love-game" to keep his serve to win the set, and won the turning point of the set.

Then, the big score exceeded again, "2:1".

If the first set and the second set were stalemate or entangled, and the outcome was within one point, both Gao Wen and Murray had a chance, and it would depend on who performed better in key points.

Then, at the end of the third set, Murray's sudden "disconnection" was puzzling; and, don't forget, Murray had always had the upper hand in the first half, so what happened?

Extreme physical strength?

But the problem is that one of the common characteristics of the Big Four is that even with extreme physical strength, their game quality can still maintain the standard.

Looking at the women's competition, there are not a few scores such as "0:6", "6:1", and "1:6". One of the reasons is the chain effect brought by the extreme physical strength, so that there is a roller coaster. The score is astonishing.

Although the scores of the men's competition may not be so exaggerated and disparate, but in the state of extreme physical strength, the cliff-like decline in the quality of the competition is also very common.

However, players who have stayed in the top [-] in the world for many years will not, and their status is often relatively stable; while the fluctuations of the Big Four are more restrained.

So, what happened to Murray?
Could it be... After returning from injury, the impact of physical reserve still exists objectively?
Just like in the second half of last year, after running all the way to play full-time, on the stage of the year-end finals in London, he faced serious physical problems and finally collapsed.

Perhaps this is the best explanation, but the specific situation can only be known by asking the players, so we have to wait until the post-match press conference.

As for this time, hope has not been extinguished.

After all, Murray also snatched a set from Gao Wen. He has already done it once, so he can do it again, can't he?
The fourth set is a new start.

however--

Disadvantage of apprenticeship.

"0:2".

Murray was in front and Gao Wen was behind.

In the fourth set, Murray took the lead to serve, but faced with extreme physical difficulties, Murray never made a single serve. Strike, face a severe test.

A return serve ACE, a strong return serve caused Murray to directly hit the ball.

Then, Murray made a very untimely double fault, and finally Gao Wen completed the "love-game" break with a forehand winner.

So far, Gao Wen has won [-] points in a row, continuing the strength at the end of the third set, and it is indeed a bit unstoppable.

Rod Laver Stadium, a bit dull.

Facing players other than the Big Four, Murray hadn't been so embarrassed for a long time, so that after he finally scored a point in Gao Wen's serve to break the momentum of his opponent's scoring streak, Murray vented.

Roaring and roaring, releasing.

As if this is a break point, vent all your emotions.

It's really aggrieved and dull, and Murray desperately needs such a moment, otherwise it may explode.

However, Gao Wen remained unmoved and successfully secured his serve, cashing in the advantage of breaking first in the fourth set and opening up the score.

Immediately afterwards, Gao Wen continued to attack, and once again created waves in Murray's serve and got a break point.

This time, Murray finally found his footing.

After four rounds of adjustments, the extreme physical strength has been slightly relieved; at the same time, on the mental level, Murray is also aware of the importance of this round.

Got a break?

Then it is possible to catch up at any time, and the score gap is not that big. After all, Murray served first in this set, and it was difficult for Gao Wen to open the score.

Was broken twice?

In the men's competition, it is very difficult, very very difficult, basically equivalent to the whole game.

Murray must keep the serve.

Break point, draw.

Game point, draw.

Break point, draw.

The air became tense again. This round was almost like a match point. Both Gao Wen and Murray realized the importance of this round.

In fact, for Gao Wen, this round could be broken or not, anyway, he already had the advantage; but after he failed to break the point and unexpectedly formed a tug-of-war, the strategic significance of this round immediately changed.

Murray is now at a disadvantage, his momentum is sluggish, and he is on the verge of collapse. Once he saves multiple break points and successfully secures his serve, it will be different.

The momentum is rekindled, and even more energy may burst out, and the mental and physical levels are refreshed, so it is hard to say about the follow-up games.

Because Gao Wen broke serve too early, he broke serve at the beginning of the fourth set, which also means that there is still room for the game, and Murray still has a lot of chances to catch up and overtake. And three, three and exhausted", once the fourth set is lost and the final set is reached, it will be another story.

Therefore, this round must be broken.

The game is like this, changing rapidly, the whole situation is changing all the time, perhaps, the real turning point of victory and defeat has quietly appeared.

Back and forth, deadlocked.

Gao Wen missed two break points.

Murray, missed four game points.

Then, the two players came to a tie for the seventh time, and still failed to break the deadlock. In a trance, they returned to the situation of the first two sets.

Glue, suffocate.

At the critical moment, Murray's second shot was caught by Gao Wen again.

a district.

Second serve, inside corner.

Murray tried to use the inside corner to limit Gao Wen's backhand, but the landing point was not well controlled, and the speed and strength were seriously insufficient, which exposed the opportunity.

Gao Wen's footsteps were very resolute, he took a big step forward, and followed the inertia of his body's upward step with his backhand, swung his racket forcefully, and pulled out a backslash.

fast!Resolute!Brave and fearless!
The whole shot is flowing and flowing, done in one go, chic and graceful, like a dancing ballet dancer, the smooth lines are wonderful.

The ball was returned, hit the sideline on the right side of Murray, and flew out directly. Murray staggered and flew out, but failed to touch the tennis ball.

Back serve ACE!

Winning points, add another!
"Oh!"

Not cheering not clapping.

The entire Rod Laver Stadium let out sighs, wailing and exclaiming loss intertwined, even more lethal and destructive than boos——

Without verbal explanation, you can clearly feel which player the fans are standing behind.

In the line of sight, you can see different postures such as covering the face, raising the head, ostrich-like, covering the chest, and drooping shoulders, etc. A deep disappointment permeated the audience.

Apparently, they weren't prepared to celebrate the brilliant winner.

"what!"

Gao Wen roared out.

"Ahhh!"

This time, Gao Wen was finally released.

It wasn't because of the delay in breaking serve, but because of facing the pressure of the whole world alone, overwhelming pressure; or because the situation in this round was once again sticky and entangled, and it was not as straightforward as the end of the third set to the beginning of the fourth set. Neat and straightforward, this also means that Murray will eventually slow down the pace of the game and enter Murray's favorite mode.

This is a challenge to Gao Wen's willpower——

The model that I spent a lot of effort to build was disintegrated after just four rounds.

The Big Four are indeed the Big Four.

Gao Wen needs this kind of scoring and this kind of release.

(End of this chapter)