Chapter 1471: Refusing to End
Step up, hit the ball, apply pressure, and go to the net.
The entire tactical layout was clear and smooth. In his first inventory, Gao Wen was very calm and firmly controlled the situation from the moment he served.
But that doesn't mean a point, because Wawrinka won't give up easily.
really!
The moment Gawain saw Wawrinka speed up his pace, all his muscles became alert because he knew that Wawrinka was ready to fight.
The point is, straight line? Diagonal line? Close range?
In the previous point, Wawrinka's forehand straight line was caught by Gao Wen and he was broken. So in this point, will Wawrinka continue to hit the forehand straight line?
Gawain gave up thinking. At such a moment, he chose to trust his own observation and intuition, focusing all his attention on Wawrinka, keeping his body tense, standing on tiptoe, and keeping his center of gravity in a mobile state.
Then, his pupils shrank and he caught—
Wawrinka's backhand shots are very concealed. Straight and diagonal shots often need to be known at the last moment, but this is not the case with forehand shots. Some clues can be captured from the swing of the racket.
straight line.
Just like serving, the hitting line at the critical moment also chooses to repeat the landing point. In the game between you and me, Wawrinka has always been the simpler and rougher one, and his playing style has always been the same.
With his toes touching the ground and his right leg exerting force, his body rushed out in a straight line.
It was just a big step, and then the body jumped into the air.
For the backhand, he could no longer hold the racket with both hands, so he held it with one hand, extending it as far as possible, and keeping his eyes fixed on the flight path of the tennis ball.
——Here it comes.
The tennis ball is like a rocket. You can deeply feel Wawrinka's explosive power. The momentum of breaking through the air raises a cloud of dust and it almost explodes.
Closer and closer, then intercept and collide.
Cut down.
pack.
Gao Wen's one-handed holding of the racket is like a sword flower like a skilled fencer. You can clearly see the halo of light from the racket's downward rotation. His soft but tough wrist wraps up all the impact of the incoming ball.
Then, cut out.
Despite this, Wawrinka's powerful and violent shots still released all the remaining energy. The tennis ball spun at high speed and turned into a halo, like a dancing firefly.
Lightly and nimbly, it crossed the net and fell in a small diagonal direction.
The world, at this moment, pressed the pause button.
The wind rises——
On the other side, Wawrinka stopped and turned suddenly, and his feet slipped and stumbled, but it did not stop him from starting three times and running at full speed without thinking about anything else.
Although Gawain's blocking line was good, Wawrinka's power was too great and the line was too biased, which restricted Gawain's control and prevented him from effectively unloading the force. Therefore, the tennis ball that came back from the block bounced high after landing, which also left Wawrinka enough time to move.
Look, this is why Wawrinka put all his effort into breaking the net with his forehand in the previous shot. Even if the line was discovered, the suppression of power could still cause damage to Gao Wen's backhand and pave the way for his subsequent shot. Next, it depends on whether Wawrinka can seize the opportunity.
Running, braking, backhand attack——
straight line.
Wawrinka rushed over and blocked the tennis ball with a one-handed backhand before it fell below the net, aiming at the gap in Gawain's forehand straight line.
Bang! He blocked the attack and rushed back.
Here, Gawain did not control his body when his foot landed, but turned counterclockwise due to the inertia of the force. After turning 180 degrees, he had adjusted the direction. He caught the figure of Wawrinka in the corner of his eye, and his footsteps had already moved sideways to the right in advance.
Small steps. Small steps.
Gao Wen was not too anxious. The most important thing in a confrontation at the net is to stay calm. Only by keeping a clear mind can one make the right judgment.
He made adjustments with a series of small steps, noticed the angle of Wawrinka's racket, and rushed out in a flash.
With a leap, he flies across the flying trajectory of the tennis ball, then grabs the rising point of the tennis ball to block and smash it.
The knife fell with a sudden movement.
Bang. Hit the ball.
Boom. Landing.
The tennis ball broke through Wawrinka's blockade and hit his right side, like a firework blooming.
Boom! Gorgeous, dazzling, and thrilling!
"ah!"
Gawain roared, clenched his fists, and flew high into the air.
“Ahhhh!”
Again and again, his fists pounded his chest hard, and all the emotions that had been suppressed were released without reservation. He roared at the Philippe Chatrier Stadium, and the resounding waves of sound lingered in his ears. The champion's heart was still beating, blooming and burning.
The whole audience was boiling——
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Wonderful, absolutely wonderful. After saving five match points, Gao Wen seized his first set point and won the fourth set.
From falling behind at 2:5 to winning at 7:6 (7), Gao Wen, who had suppressed the opponent for two whole sets, found his form on the edge of the cliff and the match returned to a balance.
“The game is not over.”
"Dear viewers in front of the TV, Gao Wen said that the game is not over yet."
"After saving five match points, Gawain once again showed us the demeanor of a Grand Slam champion with his unparalleled performance and unbridled inspiration."
"Even on clay, which is his least forte, Kovan still fought against Wawrinka for four full sets. After four games that took three hours, the semi-final between Kovan and Wawrinka is about to enter four hours, but Kovan is still fighting and his desire for victory is still burning."
"Young, flamboyant, domineering, and strong, Gao Wen has shown all the qualities of a top player and has proved his determination and will with practical actions."
"God, just when we thought this match couldn't get any more exciting, Gawain once again proved us all wrong with his actions. This year at Roland Garros, Wawrinka only lost one set in the first five matches combined, but now he is about to play a decisive set against Gawain."
"Facing the super-god-like Wawrinka, Gao Wen also went crazy at the end of the fourth set. He was courageous, tough, smart and focused. What else can we ask for?"
"Listen, the reaction of the Philippe Chatrier Stadium at this moment will not lie. Let us feel the heartbeat of this stadium together."
The air was burning and the sound waves rolled in, spreading from the Philippe Chatrier Stadium to the entire Roland Garros.
"Pah! Gawain!"
"Pah! Gawain!"
One sound, another sound, no one is exempt.
The crowd was expecting a continuation of the excitement, and then Gawain fulfilled their wish, winning the fourth set in an unparalleled and spectacular manner.
The whole audience bowed in worship, and could even clearly feel that the heart of Roland Garros was beating for Gawain.
High fives and cheers.
Jump and shout.
At this moment, the Philippe Chatrier Stadium belonged to Gao Wen, and even the audience in front of the TV could feel the rolling heat waves.
"Pah! Gawain!"
No one is exempt, no one.
Murray subconsciously looked in the direction Djokovic left, and then looked at the TV screen again. Seeing Gawain beating his chest and roaring, his passion surged and burned wantonly, and a smile rose slightly at the corner of his mouth:
Unexpectedly, Gao Wen actually did it.
The deciding set is here.
(End of this chapter)