"0:30".
In a moment of distraction, Zverev got into trouble in his own serve game.
What’s going on?
This should have been the moment for Zverev to show his skills and prove himself. He finally adapted to the court and then sped up to widen the gap; but the actual situation was another matter. Before he could come to his senses, he had already lost two points in a row. Things shouldn't be like this.
call.
Zverev took a deep breath. Although he was still nervous and flustered, he had grown significantly compared to Miami.
Focus on yourself. Take control.
Zverev's confidence is not groundless.
Return to Zone 1.
Before preparing to serve, he glanced at Gao Wen on the other side of the court, and then noticed that Gao Wen deliberately moved a small half step to the backhand position.
The change in position is not as obvious as imagined, but for the players standing on the court, these changes are very clear in their field of vision.
So, was this a smokescreen? A deliberate trap to lure Zverev into a forehand, only for Gawain to be ready to step up and receive the serve? Or was it a deliberate provocation to scare Zverev into serving backhand for the third time in a row, especially since Gawain was ready?
So, what should Zverev do? Outside corner? Inside corner? Actually, Zverev was originally going to serve close, slightly changing his serve strategy and decide the outcome with his best baseline round.
But now seeing Gao Wen's position change, ripples appeared in his heart, and all kinds of speculations and deductions surged in his mind.
Only accurate timing and accurate tactics can achieve accurate results.
If it is Gao Wen, he will stay focused, focus on himself, and not be shaken by his opponents. It doesn't matter even if he is accurately predicted by his opponents, because he needs to open the game according to his own layout, especially in tense moments.
So when should you make adjustments based on your opponent's situation? This depends on your ability to read the game and grasp the situation. Different answers will be needed for different opponents at different times.
However, Zverev can't do that, firstly because he is young and secondly because he is proud.
At moments like this in the set, when Gawain made adjustments, Zverev kept thinking that if he didn't respond, it would be like he had lost.
So the idea of “focusing on yourself” was thrown out the window.
He chose...the inside corner.
With some intention of being angry, he rushed forward and fought a fair fight. He believed that he could suppress Gawain.
One shot, enter the zone.
208 kilometers per hour.
It was obvious at first glance that Zverev had exerted his strength. His speed and strength were comprehensively improved, accompanied by a roar from deep in his dantian.
"ah!"
The tennis ball turned into a beam of light and rushed straight towards Gawain, creating a huge wave.
Gao Wen took a step forward without any unnecessary movement of his feet. His lateral step was very firm and neat. He took the initiative to move forward by backhanding his hands in the direction of movement.
Fast! Fast as lightning!
Moreover, if you observe carefully, you will notice that Gao Wen did not move completely sideways, but took a small step forward. Although it is not much, one can still feel the tactical intention of compressing the rhythm. Facing a powerful flat serve like Zverev, the space for swinging the racket is further compressed.
However, Gao Wen did not make any leading action at all.
Use the opponent's force to counter the opponent's force and face the situation head-on.
Because Gao Wen clearly knew the speed and power of the serve. If he actively exerted force, not to mention the problem of swinging space, the return ball might also lose control in the accumulation of power and power. So he pushed the racket forward with a small step and chose to push and block.
Bang! The tennis ball hit the racket face hard, and I could clearly feel the violent vibration of the racket strings. The tiny hairs of the ball exploded, and then it hit back.
Three serves, three ways of receiving serves, each one different.
At this time, you can see that the tennis ball turns into a stream of light and crosses the entire court, going straight, along the middle of the inner corner, and then returning along the original middle.
Charged head-on towards Zverev Jr.
Zverev reacted very quickly, taking small steps to show his talent, and he went straight to the goal with a two-handed backhand.
There was no retreat, no hesitation, no compromise. Not only that, the entire rotation force was significantly accelerated, and it collided with the Earth like Mars hitting it.
A head-on collision! "Ah!"
Zverev Jr. exerted force, trying to increase the racket speed, increase the falling speed of the tennis ball, suppress the flying arc of the tennis ball, and create a bullet effect.
whoosh.
The tennis ball disappeared in the blink of an eye, just like a torpedo fired from a gun, rushing back straight.
From straight line to straight line and then back to straight line, Zverev's return ball still pressed against Gao Wen's middle road and collided with him. He was not inferior in terms of power and speed. The ability to withstand blows in the backhand position of both hands was demonstrated to the fullest. The fist-to-flesh confrontation was as exciting as boxing.
Zverev's chest was heaving violently. He had reached his limit and released all his strength without reservation. He was ready to continue attacking, staring intently at the tennis ball flying back. The mighty air waves rolled to both sides, and the surging power could be seen with the naked eye.
Suppress! Suppress! Suppress!
There was a roar above the eardrum.
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However--
"Out!"
The baseline referee's call without hesitation exploded in the air.
Gawain was not prepared to face the challenge head-on. He lightly backhanded the ball with both hands, and the tennis ball flew up into the air, and the whole audience was in an uproar.
Out of bounds?
It's out of bounds!
Zverev couldn't believe his ears and immediately raised his right hand to indicate the Hawkeye challenge.
At the same time, his expression showed astonishment and shock, and he kept muttering, "How is this possible? This can't be out of bounds! This penalty is simply outrageous."
The referee didn't say much and directly called up the Hawkeye. The entire Arthur Ashe Stadium was in an uproar, and everyone began to applaud and cheer while waiting for the Hawkeye.
Snap, snap, snap, snap…
Amidst the increasingly intense and thunderous applause, the results of the Hawkeye challenge were displayed on the big screen.
Out of bounds.
Moreover, it was very obvious that the ball was almost out of bounds and there was no problem with the linesman's decision.
Zverev stood there with a depressed look on his face. He didn't understand why the ball went out of bounds. He had increased the friction and the speed of the racket head to control the arc of the ball, but why did it still go out of bounds?
“Damn it!”
Zverev swore in German.
The reason is very simple -
"0:40".
Zverev was ready to take off, but he ended up in trouble in his own serve game, a trouble that had never occurred in the previous two games.
You can imagine how that feels.
Perhaps, Zverev doesn’t understand what’s going on, and many people are unable to determine the specific situation for the time being. They still need to observe further before they can have some ideas.
However, the truly experienced professional commentators were able to sense some clues, especially the commentators who were familiar with Gawain, who all showed a look of understanding -
Capturing fighter planes and analyzing battle situations are Gao Wen's strengths.