Chapter 1019: Full of Exhilaration
Left leg, pushes the ground, bursting with power.
Body, sprint, arrow from the bow.
In the previous shot, he barely saved the ball at the backhand position; in the next shot, he immediately returned to the forehand position to defend. The sprint of sudden stop and turn was still in top condition. The flexible movement was in place in the blink of an eye. It was completely invisible that this was the 22nd shot.
Match point.
This point was Federer's second serve and also his second match point.
After establishing an advantage through serving, Federer's subsequent attacks were continuous, and the airtight attacks woven into a net, trying to complete a fatal blow.
but!
Unable to conquer after a long siege!
Gao Wen showed top-notch defensive ability and tenacious will to play at the baseline, and even at match point, he still maintained a stable level.
And, waiting for an opportunity to counterattack! That was the shot just now.
Gawain showed a beautiful and inspired touch, and his defensive shot controlled the return ball deep in the baseline, so that Federer's one-handed backhand rebound at his feet could not control the arc, and the parabola of the return ball was a little higher, and then Gawain seized the opportunity.
Forehand, sweep.
Sweep the ball horizontally, hit it diagonally, use full force, and aim at the blind spot.
However, in order to seize the rhythm of the attack, Gao Wen's shot was a little too hasty, and his forehand shot was not able to completely open the angle.
It is still one step away from the blind spot of the bottom line triangle.
The moment he hit the ball, Gawain realized that his control was slightly insufficient, which could become an opportunity for Federer to counterattack.
So, should he follow up to the net to make a block interception?
An idea flashed through my mind.
In a split second, Gao Wen chose the method he was best at. He paused and moved to his left, ready to defend the backhand position.
A push. A rush.
As soon as he started walking, he could see Federer in place from the corner of his eye.
His steps were a little confused and his center of gravity was a little shaky, but Federer's forehand was very clean and decisive.
It can be seen from the swinging action that it is not a small ball, which also means that Gao Wen's judgment and choice are correct and there is no need to go to the net rashly.
But……
line?
However, Federer's forehand flick was not a thunderous explosive shot, but a rebounding roller-like skateboard shot.
The tennis ball, wrapped in side spin, flew out.
Slash!
Not a straight line!
It was actually a diagonal shot. Federer chose a repeated landing point and sent the tennis ball back.
Oops!
He stopped and turned suddenly, and started again, but his feet were trapped by the two colliding forces and he couldn't move for a while. Then you could see Gawain flying out.
Push off the ground!
Finally, he took a step forward and stretched out his forehand as far as possible, trying to touch the ball, and then he realized that his judgment was still wrong.
Oblique lines, shallow areas.
Outside corner, tap lightly.
Facing the second match point, after a stalemate of twenty-five shots, Federer used a light forehand curling skateboard to hit the ball, creating an effect similar to a serve. The ball landed on the outside edge of the serving area, and after hitting the line, it bounced and flew out, wrapping the tennis ball with a strong side spin and flying towards the audience stands.
Sudden! Suddenly! Surprise attack!
Precise! Ingenious! Magical!
Gawain, powerless to save the situation.
Then, everything came to a halt.
Federer is still the same Federer. Facing the match point, he still uses subtle changes in rhythm throughout the game. It seems understated but is actually powerful.
One shot of the ball made all of Gao Wen's efforts go to waste.
The game is over.
"7:6(6)", "7:6(5)".
In the encounter between Federer and Gavin in their careers, the two sides presented a peak duel at the level of a Grand Slam final. The Swiss king seized the key points in a more outstanding, determined and inspired way, defeating Gavin in two tie-breaks.
This victory not only enabled Federer to win the first meeting between the two players in their careers, but also ended Gawain's 15-game winning streak this season.
Worth recording!
The whole audience was boiling——
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Federer stopped Gawain's unstoppable upward curve, preventing Gawain from collecting the "Defeat the Big Four Badge" in one go, and also preventing Gawain from completing the feat of defeating the Big Four consecutively in just one month from Melbourne to Dubai, once again defending the dominance of the Big Four in the tennis world.
The strength and tenacity of the "Big Four" lies in the fact that the overall strength of these four players is higher than that of other players. Even if the form of some of them fluctuates, the other members can hold the line with unparalleled performance and defend the dignity of the Big Four.
At the Australian Open, Gawain won the championship with a strong performance of defeating three giants in a row, which kicked off the epic masterpiece of "Big Four vs. Challengers" in the new season. The Big Four dynasty was about to face the biggest crisis in a decade; but Federer still stood firm and stabilized the situation again.
really!
The Big Four, worthy of being the Big Four!
However, Gao Wen does not need to feel regretful or frustrated because the season is still long, because his career has just begun, and because there are no losers in this game.
Watching the last ball fly into the spectator stands, Gawain stood there and exhaled softly.
Failure never feels good.
The first time, the second time, the tenth time, the fiftieth time, they are all the same. If one day you start to get used to failure, it means the death of the desire for victory, the disappearance of high morale and the dissipation of fighting spirit, and maybe that's when you should turn around and leave.
Today, failure still tastes bitter.
But the bitterness was very, very short-lived. Soon after, a smile appeared on his face. Then, Gawain raised his head and chest and walked towards the net.
Gawain had no regrets in this match, he had indeed played to his best level; it was just that Federer was better, it was that simple.
This game allowed Gao Wen to see his own shortcomings and room for improvement, as well as the strength and diversity of the Big Four, and the goal of continuing to work hard.
So, this defeat is different from any other defeat last season.
Despite the bitterness, the warmth in my chest is more of anticipation and eagerness to try, as well as a hearty release of catharsis.
The powerful clash between top masters always makes people look forward to the next one, and the next one.
From a distance, Gao Wen could see Federer waiting for him with a big smile on his face.
The two men shook hands, Federer patted Gao Wen on the back, and said with a smile, "The goddess of luck is on my side today."
Gao Wen also laughed, "Luckily, the fans didn't overwhelmingly stand on your side."
Federer was stunned for a moment, then he realized that Gawain was complaining about Melbourne, and he couldn't help but laugh happily.
A smile spread across Gao Wen's eyes. "It was a very exciting game. It really met my expectations. But it would have been better if the result could have been slightly different."
Frank and frank, yet not sharp, with a hint of teasing.
Federer's eyes were full of smiles. "Don't look at you saying that, but when the press conference was over and I returned to the hotel, I saw you practicing harder on the training ground, sharpening your sword and waiting for the next meeting, right?"
Facing the ridicule, Gao Wen asked as a matter of course, "This is the correct way to open the game, isn't it?"
(End of this chapter)