Very suddenly and unexpectedly, Gao Wen successfully unloaded the force with a one-handed backhand slice, instantly overturning the deadlock in the baseline confrontation.
The situation suddenly changes!
Tsonga was in a very awkward situation. He staggered to the net and barely managed to hit the tennis ball back. He didn't care about the rotation, landing point or route. The only thing he could hope for was that the tennis ball would pass the net smoothly, and then Tsonga could regain the advantage at the net where he was good at.
The tennis ball rose up lightly, drew an arc, and incredibly and miraculously returned to Gawain's side of the court.
The situation is reversed!
The positions of Gawain and Tsonga incredibly returned to a balance, and it was obvious that Tsonga's steps were adjusting quickly.
The speed at which the tennis ball flew in the air was a little slow. Although it was not Tsonga's original intention, this ball was the first truly slow ball in this round. It slowed down the confrontation between the two players. This also gave Tsonga time to breathe and adjust his pace to occupy a favorable position.
Instead, Gao Wen felt a little embarrassed.
Gao Wen missed the first opportunity to get close to the net and finally could only stand at the baseline and wait patiently for the tennis ball to fly.
However, Gawain did not lose focus.
Focus!
His eyes were fixed on the tennis ball, and he kept adjusting his position with small steps, watching Tsonga save the ball in front of the net and return to his backhand position.
Although it was not his intention, Tsonga's return went along a small diagonal line back to Gawain's left half court, continuing to contain the backhand.
Of course, Gao Wen had enough time to adjust his steps and chose to use a sideways forehand, but standing on his left half of the court and using a sideways forehand meant that a diagonal line was a high-probability event. For breaking the net, the line would be too easy to be seen, which would be disadvantageous. Therefore, Gao Wen stayed in the backhand position.
Lead the racket and get into position.
However, Gao Wen did not prepare to rush to the rising point, but instead deliberately waited for a while.
Delayed action.
It was obvious at first glance that Gao Wen did it on purpose. He was well prepared. He had already led the shot, but paused before making the move.
It was precisely this pause that caused Tsonga, who was extremely tense, had not yet recovered from his panic, and whose messy steps were still trying to find his center of gravity, to react sensitively.
With a kick of his feet, the center of gravity of his body rushed towards his right forehand position.
On the one hand, when Tsonga returned to the center of the court from the backhand position, the entire inertia of movement was towards the right.
On the one hand, Tsonga thought that Gawain should choose to break the net with a backhand straight line and unexpectedly break through with his forehand.
Therefore, Tsonga's conditioned reflex has already pulled his body to continue moving by inertia.
Gawain's waiting successfully fooled Tsonga.
Huh.
Inhale.
Swing the racket, turn, and shoot.
Step forward, swing your arms, and attack.
The entire swing was smooth and seamless. This was probably the first time that Gao Wen exerted full strength on his backhand after straining his abdominal muscles in the second set.
Without reservation, along with the rotation posture, the power is released like a flood.
Bang.
Impact.
Whipping.
It's all natural.
Tennis, a critical hit, the crisp, loud and full sound of the ball, explodes like thunder.
In an instant, the tennis ball disappeared.
Across the court, Tsonga was filling in towards his forehand.
On this side of the court, a mustard yellow streak of light shot out along a diagonal line.
One on the left and one on the right, thus forming a dislocation.
Time and space froze for a moment, and everyone in the audience tried to capture the misalignment of two lights and shadows in the three-dimensional space. Shock and astonishment surged in their minds.
The next second, the constraints of time and space were lifted.
whoosh.
The tennis ball passed through the open space on Tsonga's left side without any suspense, and after passing the net, it fell quickly.
Land, take root, bloom and bear fruit.
Pop.
The linesman puts his hands together, palms down: Inbounds.
Match point, cash in.
Victory belongs to Gawain.
"A strong clash, you come and I go.
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Injuries interrupted and fragmented.
The atmosphere was dull and stumbling.
"When you are in a desperate situation, give it a try."
The three-game match lasted a full two hours and fourteen minutes, but it was like a roller coaster, with several rounds of twists and turns between peaks and troughs.
Ups and downs, heart-wrenching.
In fact, judging from the overall quality of the game, it was not very good to watch. The unexpected injuries completely disrupted the rhythm. But it felt epic to see such a game end in such a way.
Almost everyone believed that the unexpected injury broke the balance and the match might easily go to Tsonga. However, in the difficult situation, Gawain once again demonstrated his spirit and will. In the difficult situation of fighting with an injury, he stumbled all the way but gritted his teeth all the way.
Never give up, fight to the end.
In the end, Gao Wen, who fought hard, actually created a chance and converted it on the second match point.
After a long journey, victory finally belongs to Gawain.
Amazing! Magical! Only the audience who actually witnessed the whole game in person can feel the energy. It is not just victory, but also another form and another level of competitive sports. With unyielding fighting spirit and tenacious nerves, it writes another color of competitive sports.
The whole audience was shocked.
The moment the match point was realized, an unbelievable emotion surged from the soles of my feet all the way to the top of my head. My scalp went numb and I couldn't even think. I just followed my instinct, raised my arms high, and expressed my emotions with applause and cheers.
Ah! I shouted, but found that it was not enough to express my excitement.
Bang!
The applause collided with sonorous sounds, becoming louder and louder, and more and more excited. In a blink of an eye, the mighty sound filled the entire venue and roared continuously.
For Gawain, but also for Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.
Maybe Tsonga will lose the game in the end, but he can leave the court with his head held high. Tsonga's performance deserves respect.
But there is no doubt that the core of the cheers and applause is still Gawain. Slightly different from Gawain's previous classic duels, Gawain today showed another level of toughness and tenacity. He fought with injuries, dragging half of his body, and finished the third set with low health, but found a way to win.
This young player has proved time and again that in competitive sports, victory is inspiring, but the fighting spirit and the spirit are more wonderful than victory, and make victory more exciting, more precious and more memorable. He once again conquered the fans at the scene.
This victory is definitely not inferior to Gao Wen's last game in the top three Grand Slams this year.
The applause gradually climbed and gradually released, condensing into a storm that swept across the entire audience.
Sampras stood up suddenly, but found his knees weak and fell back down, his heart beating wildly and almost bursting.
Agassi slowly stood up and looked at the court, tears welling up in his eyes. He thought he could control it, but the next second, tears burst out because he saw Gawain on the court.
There was no cheering, no celebration, no roaring, nothing. After completing the last shot, Gawain stood there, supporting his knees with his hands, breathing heavily, sweating profusely, his cheeks curled up in pain again, and he was burned to ashes.
There was an indescribable tiredness on that face.