Wonderful, continue——
Match day 10, Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Night show, first show.
"Gawain vs Gasquet".
Why is the US Open organizing committee so bold and crazy to give up the focus match between Halep and Azarenka and arrange two men's singles matches at night?
Because they have the confidence to do so.
Whether it is the "Youth Storm VS Challenger League 2.0" between Gawain and Gasquet, or the "Swiss Derby" between Federer and Wawrinka, these are the absolute focus that is well deserved. From the media to the audience, from fans to passers-by, the focus on social networks has already been laid out in a grand and comprehensive manner.
Facts also prove that the boldness of the event organizing committee has paid off -
The attendance rate is 100%.
Tickets for the night show have already been sold out.
On the black market, tickets are even more priceless. Despite this, a large number of fans still arrive in Flushing. While the daytime games are still going on, they hold up signs asking for tickets, hoping to get a chance. Even if they fail, it doesn't matter, they can continue to watch the games from the outside.
The whole nation is celebrating.
Gawain, who plays "half of his home court", and Federer, who plays "global home court", are two powerful box office attractors who easily ignite the enthusiasm of watching the game.
This is also the first time that all tickets for the night event have been sold out since the start of this year's US Open.
After all, no one wants to miss the quarterfinals.
As for the first or second game, the arrangement of the tournament organizing committee was understandable. The Swiss derby was undoubtedly the last big game of the day, and Gawain and Gasquet appeared as the finale, slowly opening the curtain of the night game of the tenth match day, and the Arthur Ashe Stadium was bustling.
When people discussed this duel, there was no doubt that Gawain was the more favored side, which completely reversed the previous decline of Gawain, and entered the strong clash at the critical moment of the Grand Slam. Gawain's game temperament obviously became the one favored by professionals and fans.
But the point is, in competitive sports, anything is possible.
Moreover, this year's US Open was full of strange things and incredible situations. That inexplicable weird aura lingered all the time.
So, does Gasquet have a chance?
Of course! Without a doubt! On Gawain's side, although it can be seen from the last match against Agut that the injury has no effect, it is still an objective existence; in addition, Gawain has not encountered any top 20 players in the world in Flushing Meadows this year, and the intensity of the confrontation is far lower than expected.
From a long absence to injuries, can Gao Wen improve his form when facing the top 20 and top 10 players in the world? This is a question mark.
As for Gasquet, although historical records and past experiences are not on his side and his problem of failing to perform at critical moments has become a chronic problem, his outbreak in the 2015 season was a transformation that was obvious to all. He is having the most successful, outstanding and glorious season of his career.
Earlier this year, Gasquet won his twelfth title in Portugal, becoming one of the top ten active players to have reached the ATP Tour finals.
Although it was disappointing to lose to Anderson in the third round in Melbourne, his performances in the Roland Garros round of 16 and Wimbledon semi-finals were impressive. He lost to Djokovic in both Grand Slams and his world ranking dropped to 13th, very close to returning to the top ten.
Judging from his Grand Slam record alone, Gasquet has already achieved the best performance of his career by advancing to the quarterfinals in Flushing.
In the North American summer season, like Federer, he chose to withdraw from the Rogers Cup due to a minor injury, but then made it to the quarterfinals in Cincinnati.
The stability and consistency of his overall performance have improved significantly compared to the past. When Berdych, Ferrer, Cilic and other challengers in the league have fallen into a trough due to injuries, Gasquet has seized the opportunity to improve his condition and level, becoming one of the highlights of this season.
Gasquet, be ready.
With two players, one adding and one subtracting, going back and forth, the chips on both sides of the balance of victory and defeat are slightly closer, and in the end it all depends on their performance on the spot.
This quarterfinal match is worth looking forward to——
The winner will face the winner of Federer and Wawrinka in the next game. No matter who the opponent is, this means that the condition needs to be further improved.
It is conceivable that the test of the quarterfinals will be the best platform to hone one's condition, improve one's level and test one's ability.
This is especially true for Gao Wen. He has to take one step at a time, and his opponents are stronger and more outstanding than each other. Can he keep up with the adjustments?
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Gasquet and Gawain took the stage one after another, and the Arthur Ashe Stadium welcomed them with thunderous applause and cheers.
The rolling heat waves burst into flames under the peacock blue New York sky.
——The two players lived up to expectations.
"1:1".
"2:2".
"3:3".
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In the opening stage, the two players were not only steady but also strong. They played according to their pre-match plans and neither of them was able to widen the gap.
Gasquet's best performance since the grass court season has been his smooth offense.
Although Gasquet is not a violent player like the Hulk, his offense is like the Six Meridians Divine Sword. It is not only free and easy, but also powerful. It relies on the impact of rhythm, speed, tail power and ball quality. It is crisp, pleasing to the eye, and has excellent continuity, comparable to waves, layered and endless.
Especially the backhand.
The one-handed backhand is of the same style as Federer and Dimitrov. The whole swing of stretching, connecting, controlling and swinging is definitely a visual enjoyment.
On the backhand, Gasquet is often able to hit incredible shots, which are sudden, unexpected, neat, sharp and clean, overturning the situation in one fell swoop.
Therefore, against Gasquet, choosing to suppress the backhand is the correct tactic, but if the suppression cannot be maintained continuously, or the quality of the ball declines, or the tactical intention is too obvious, Gasquet will have the ability to counterattack with one shot, and the same is true when facing the Big Four.
Judging from the opening, Gasquet is indeed at the peak of confidence. His entire shot is very clear and crisp, supported by self-confidence. He shoots without hesitation or delay. His touch and state are really hot. His smooth offense remains absolutely strong, and he is not afraid of a head-on confrontation with Gawain.
In fact, after winning the coin toss at the start, Gasquet chose to serve first, showing his confidence.
Facing Gawain, Gasquet is fully prepared, not only to face the difficulties, but also to fight for victory.
Low-key and tough.
So, what about Gawain?
In fact, if professionals observe carefully, they will notice that Gao Wen also made targeted adjustments for this game.
Unlike any of the previous four rounds, Gao Wen showed his aggressiveness from the very beginning of the first game and tried to take the initiative.
In other words, Gawain and Gasquet launched a head-on attack, with both players trying to fight for the right to attack in a strong collision.
This kind of Gao Wen has never been seen before at this year's US Open.