Chapter 1810
A Little Regret Zverev was a little confused, a little irritable, a little depressed, a little anxious, a little angry, but more of it was bewilderment and confusion, and the question marks in his head were about to explode.
On the first foot, Zverev spent countless efforts to finally complete the serve, breaking the "highest consumption" curse and finally finding his voice -
Next, he was ready to take off.
In the next moment, Gao Wen showed superior control and layout. In one of his own serve games and one of his receive games, he not only improved his condition, but more importantly, he did it leisurely and calmly, without any effort at all. He did not need to exert any effort or take any risks, and he overtook again.
There is no doubt that Gao Wen showed his maturity in terms of tactical conception, game and execution.
He doesn't even need to aim for the ultimate landing point in the corners to shoot the ball. He can easily take the initiative just by changing the line and technique.
On the other side of the net, Zverev, full of enthusiasm and passion, ran back and forth, but it was all in vain.
Like a fool.
The last two games of the second set were so different in rhythm, form and style from the previous ones that Zverev couldn't understand them at all.
"ah……"
After losing the break point and set point again, Zverev lost control once again. He was angry at himself, angry at his racket, angry at the players' box, and angry at the audience. All the anger in his chest was vented out, but it seemed like he could never vent it all.
The professionals in the commentary booth are bystanders who can see the overall situation at a glance.
“There is no doubt that Gawain has shown the qualities of a top player.”
"He realized that the game situation had changed subtly, and he made adjustments immediately, disrupting his opponent's upward momentum with rhythm control, regaining control of the game and giving his opponent a whole new challenge."
"For Zverev, this is a test, a severe test."
"He spent a lot of effort to stop the losing streak, but the game was not what he had been used to, and then he lost his serve again and lost the second set."
"Zverev's morale has been hit again, and this frustration is multiplied when he has just ignited his fighting spirit."
"In the third set, Zverev needs to be careful and cautious. The most important thing is not to lose focus. He needs to think about the trend and situation of the second set, but not dwell on the failure."
"It was difficult, very difficult, but it was a test that Zverev had to go through, otherwise the third set could have ended very quickly."
As professionals, Zhan Jun and Hu Litao performed their jobs diligently and responsibly without favoring anyone. They still gave Zverev advice, but the relaxed atmosphere could still be felt between their words.
Since the first round of the draw was released, maybe they are not worried about Zverev, but they cannot deny his impact. What's more, you need to be careful at any time in the first round of the Grand Slam.
Yesterday's Kei Nishikori incident was a wake-up call.
Now, the situation has changed subtly.
Although Gao Wen still did not reach his best condition, the dedication and concentration he showed in this game, as well as his control over the course of the game, were still encouraging.
Inadvertently, my tense heartstrings relaxed a little.
As expected, Gao Wen is still trustworthy. In his title defense journey that has endured countless pressures and difficulties, his first step is particularly steady and solid.
Soon, facts proved that Zhan Jun and his colleagues' vision and judgment were correct.
At the beginning of the third set, in the second game, Zverev's serve, the two players fought again, going through seven tie-break tests, with game points and break points alternating, as if dancing wildly on a tightrope.
at last--
Gao Wen used a brilliant one-handed backhand to slice through the net in a straight line, tearing through Zverev's slightly clumsy net coverage block, cashing in the break point, breaking again and again, and taking the lead.
In this point, Zverev had the advantage and created a high-pressure situation at the net, forcing Galvin to lose his defensive position, but he still lost the point. Galvin showed his elite-level defensive counterattack, which was undoubtedly a heavy blow to Zverev.
As a result, the situation of the game changed again. He was strong at first, then weak, and finally exhausted. Zverev's last bit of fighting spirit was also crushed.
Afterwards, the army threw away their weapons and weapons and was completely defeated.
The entire third set lasted less than thirty minutes. Gawain won six games in a row and easily converted the first match point without any obstacles. Zverev was always running and hitting the ball blindly. He had almost no way to offer any effective confrontation, and the confrontation rounds became more and more sloppy.
Then, the game ended——
"6:2", "6:1", "6:0".
The game lasted ninety-nine minutes and ended just before the 100th minute mark.
Without any bloodshed, Gawain defeated Zverev Jr. and advanced to the second round. After returning from injury, he showed good competitive form and started his journey to defend the title.
In the commentary booths of various countries, everyone looked at each other with amusement on their faces. When they expressed their opinions, they were a little cautious in their wording and tried to control their emotions a little.
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Even adding insult to injury is hard to bear.
Judging from the score, this was a complete victory and there was no controversy, but such a one-sided situation was definitely not what everyone wanted to see.
The youth storm is coming with great force. All major media outlets continue to promote the overall rise of the younger generation. However, from last year's Wimbledon to this year's Flushing Meath, Gao Wen is still the only one who has truly established himself in the top ranks.
What’s worse and more cruel is that young players born after 1995 have no ability to fight against Gao Wen at all, and they fall into the “highest consumption” curse for various reasons.
This is not a good thing.
If Youth Storm wants to truly build momentum, Gawain alone is not enough.
Of course, in this match, Zverev finally broke the "maximum consumption" curse, which is a start; but is this worth celebrating? The "maximum consumption" standard was raised from two games to three games, and he was not even able to win more games, only three games, and fell into a losing streak of nine games in a row and eight games in a row in the match. It was really embarrassing.
Even if they wanted to praise Zverev, they couldn't say anything.
So, is this the player that countless media outlets have praised as a talented youngster? Is this the next football king's successor? Is this the outstanding player of the same age as Gawain? The commentators looked at each other in bewilderment, not knowing how to describe it, and their words were inevitably cautious.
However, the audience at Arthur Ashe Stadium had no such concerns.
Perhaps, neutral fans were not satisfied with such a one-sided game, which was not only not worth the ticket price but also ended too quickly.
The previous match of Kvitova lasted less than an hour, and the current match of Gawain lasted less than a hundred minutes. For the loyal audience who bought tickets for the night game, they didn’t get enough. The night was still long, and who would end a party before nine o'clock?
But it didn't stop them from celebrating.
Come on, cheer up!
(End of this chapter)