Chapter 1832: Taking the Initiative

Game score: "4:3".

Sub-score: “40:15”.

The third set was slowly coming to an end. Once Bellusic could continue to hold his serve, he would be the first to win five games, pushing Gao Wen into a situation with no way out.

Gao Wen has a clear understanding of this, but ankle sprain is still a problem. Even if it doesn't hurt and can be ignored, some movements and some shots still need attention. The last thing he needs now is a secondary injury to make the situation worse, which also means that Gao Wen's brain needs to work.

In the past two service games of Belučić, as well as the current service game, Gao Wen has been making some attempts, even at the risk of making mistakes.

But the sweltering heat and humidity certainly didn't help.

Another return shot went out of bounds, causing Gao Wen to shake his head slightly, feeling that the entire control of strength and rotation was not right in today's environment.

Especially after the third set, the sun gradually climbed above my head, and rolling heat waves continued to come from the ground. Then the tennis ball almost stopped moving, not only the smash but also the cut. I was not sure whether it was caused by the change in air density or the change in my body's reaction.

Maybe, there are some different factors.

However, this does not mean that Gao Wen will stop trying. Looking at the score, it is already "40:15" anyway, so he should give it a try.

Bang! From the outside corner of the first zone, Belucic served the ball.

Gawain stared at the tennis ball closely, took a big step forward and rushed out. He realized at the first moment that this serve was not fast and Belučić was not a superman. In such a competition environment, what Gawain felt was the same for Belučić, which was fair to both parties.

Now, in order to ensure the success rate of his first serve and avoid his second serve becoming the target of Gawain's attack, Belucic is also adjusting his first serve tactics, adding rotation and pulling the focus apart to create threats, trying to completely pull Gawain away and gain more advantages for his next shot.

——176 kilometers per hour.

This is a typical first serve on clay. In high temperature or low physical conditions, similar serves are very common on clay courts.

Gao Wen's first reaction was quick enough. He rushed out with a big stride and attacked with his forehand.

Like cracking a whip.

Clean and smooth, following the direction of the body's movement, connecting inertia, strength and jumping movements, and completing the move in one go.

Then, with a twist of his wrist, the speed of the racket head increased instantly, a look of determination and decisiveness flashed in his eyes, and the crisp sound of hitting the ball exploded.

Bang! Straight line.

Blind spot.

Without any delay, he accurately drilled into the blind spot, and before Belushi could even start, he had already bounced off the ground and rushed towards the baseline barrier.

Return serve ACE.

There was a buzzing sound in the Arthur Ashe Stadium. Seeing Gawain's neat winning point, everyone couldn't help but get excited.

However, both players on the court seemed very calm. Be it Gawain or Belucic, they were not the type to be shaken by a little bit of situation.

In fact, what Gao Wen has been trying to do is to increase the speed of the racket head and make a surprise attack.

Originally, this was Gawain's best offensive method.

That is to suddenly break the balance of the confrontation in a strong confrontation, whether it is a diagonal line or a straight line, rely on the strength of the forearm and wrist to complete the control, unexpectedly break the opponent's balance and rhythm, increase the threat of offense through some unexpected line choices, and finally lay the foundation for scoring.

Not to mention defending his title, if Gao wants to enter the second week of the US Open and compete with other top players, this shot is indispensable.

In the three games in Flushing Meadows this year, Gao Wen did not use this shot frequently, mainly because of the influence of injuries. His feel and condition were not adjusted to the best, so he did not rush it and explored it step by step. Today, he was a little more urgent.

Although he doesn't feel any pain from his sprained ankle for the time being, it doesn't mean that everything is fine. He still needs to use smarter and simpler methods to win.

Judging from the current situation, he still lacks the collision and polishing of competition, and the overall control of his touch has still not reached a level that he is satisfied with.

The invisible details like timing of racket striking, timing of hitting the ball, timing of accelerating the racket head, timing of tactical attack etc. still feel lacking.

However, there is no shortcut. The only way is to keep trying, polishing and adjusting through competitions.

Now, Gao Wen had no distracting thoughts in his mind, only one idea: how to play the next point.

"40:30".

So, will Belushi try the outside corner of the second zone?

Not only for Nadal, but for all left-handed players, the outside corner of the second zone is an important skill. The only difference is that Nadal's application and execution are the most mature and outstanding, not only in serving, but also in the next shot's offensive connection after serving, all of which are top-notch.

Of course, Belučić also knows this trick.

Gao Wen, do you want to take a gamble? The reason is very simple. Beluci also realized that the third set was coming to an end. He also hoped to win this game as soon as possible to continue to consolidate his advantage. Especially after losing a serve ace, his mentality was a little fluctuating. Would Beluci hope to make a fatal blow? Tap, tap, tap.

Gawain moved quickly, watching Belučić's throw, and his body reflexively moved first.

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With a push and a rush, his feet rushed towards his left side.

Area 2. Outside corner.

Guessed it right! He used both hands to backhand, drew the racket early, and faced forward forcefully. He did not retreat or hesitate, and the collision of power and power had already hit him head-on.

boom.

Heavy sword, attack.

This time, Gao Wen did not take the risk of choosing a straight line. The speed of the entire swing increased significantly, and he hammered along the diagonal line.

The tennis ball collided with the force of Mars hitting the Earth, sweeping towards Belučić with a huge momentum and rolling heat waves.

Belushi was a little embarrassed.

He was moving backwards, trying to create enough space for himself, but he was not fast enough. The tennis ball was already in front of him when he took a step back, so he could only rush with his forehand.

Generally speaking, the forehand is more powerful than the backhand, and Gawain's backhand diagonal shot just matched Belučić's forehand, so Belučić should have the upper hand; but at this time, Gawain's two-handed backhand exerted full force, and the superposition of strength and power burst out a sharp and heavy energy, which instead suppressed Belučić's forehand.

Bellusic, a little soft.

Stability is Belusic's strong point, but his shots still lack some edge.

With a forehand roll, I habitually pull the topspin and push the tennis ball back.

However.

The parabola of the tennis ball still rose slightly, and the impact and suppression from Gawain's backhand force could be clearly seen at this time.

Belucic immediately realized the danger, and began to adjust his footsteps with small steps, preparing to defend. He was already in a passive position just after serving.

Gao Wen, his footsteps have already reached the baseline.

(End of this chapter)