The whole audience was boiling——

The same is true in the commentary booth.

At this moment, Zhan Jun, Hu Litao and others were above the Arthur Ashe Stadium, witnessing the massive heat wave erupting before their eyes.

Mood, excitement.

In fact, last year was a surprise, one step at a time, one surprise after another. Every time Gao Wen advanced to a round, it brought a new surprise; but in essence, they did not have too high expectations, but held a relaxed mood that being able to watch one more game was to witness history.

This year, it’s different.

At the beginning, it was somewhat the same, because the extent of Gawain's injury was unclear, and they kept telling themselves that they should lower their expectations and keep a normal mind. As long as Gawain could win one more game, it would be a gain. They tried their best to avoid putting unnecessary pressure on Gawain and control themselves.

However, as the event progressed, expectations began to rise.

Verbally, they kept telling themselves to stay calm, stay calm, and stay calm again, especially since Gawain had just suffered an ankle sprain in the third round. Any expectation was a luxury, any pressure was a disaster, and keeping a calm mind was more important than ever, but that was not the case in their hearts.

They followed Gawain, accompanied Gawain in battle, and witnessed Gawain's struggle. Involuntarily and uncontrollably, their blood began to boil.

The mixed emotions of joy and worry, happiness and pressure, excitement and hesitation were so complex and rich that it seemed pale to describe them with words alone. It was impossible to express my contradictory and excited mood. I could only follow Gawain step by step.

Tonight is no exception.

but!

When they saw the seventh game of the first set, the surging joy still erupted uncontrollably, instantly overwhelming the gates of rationality.

"Wonderful!"

"This round just now was really exciting!"

Zhan Jun tried hard to control his emotions and stay calm, but the warmth conveyed by his voice was enough to deeply feel the passion of the scene.

"Teacher Hu, how do you think Gao Wen adjusted his state in this game?"

Hu Litao still looked leisurely, but hidden behind the live broadcast screen, the smile on his lips and the brightness in his eyes could still show a difference.

"Personally, I think it's around 80 to 90 percent."

"From the perspective of the quality of Gao Wen's batting, there is still room for adjustment and improvement, but the truly commendable aspect of this innings is his tactical awareness."

"Fans who are familiar with Gao Wen should know that he is a player who relies on his brain to play. He is one of the best players in the ATP world in terms of capturing opportunities, controlling situations, and laying out routes. When he is in his best form, his tactical awareness is different."

"Due to injuries and accidents, Kovan played conservatively at this year's US Open, which was different from usual. He made adjustments based on his own situation, including this match. Although the pre-match tactical arrangement was slightly different, in the first six games, Kovan was still reserved."

"Until this inning."

The layman watches the excitement, while the expert watches the details.

Zhan Jun also nodded in agreement and took over the conversation.

"really."

"In the last inning, Gasquet's attack was very beautiful. It was not only tough but also firm. His shot selection at the critical moment was also a surprise."

"But Gao Wen is still superior. His shot selection in the face of strong competition shows his maturity. After the polishing of the clay and grass seasons, Gao Wen's tactical routines are now richer and more diverse, and his control over the game rhythm and attack and defense transitions are better."

"It's not that Gasquet played badly, it's that Gawain played better."

"From this game, it can be seen that Gao Wen is ready to face the top ten players in the world after entering the quarterfinals. His mental outlook is different."

“The follow-up is worth looking forward to.”

After all, professionals are different. They see the essence through the phenomenon.

Not only did they see Gawain break first in the seventh game, they also saw the context behind the powerful clash between the two players, especially Gawain's improved form.

Facts have also proved that their judgment was correct.

The eighth game, “40:15”.

Gawain and Gasquet once again engaged in a powerful clash of attacks.

Gasquet, in a suppressed situation, relied on a straight backhand shot to reverse the disadvantage and seize the initiative, but Gawain's forehand diagonal "inside-out" shot in a passive defensive state penetrated the entire court, forcing Gasquet to push his forehand out of bounds, and he turned from defense to offense and won the point.

Keep hair.

In the ninth game, “40: AD”.

Gasquet missed three game points in succession and then fell into a passive position, allowing Gawain to get a break point and a set point, and the situation became tense again.

At the critical moment, Gasquet did not show any mercy. He relied on his serve to establish an advantage and forced Gawain to serve a high ball. Gasquet's footwork was quick and he entered the front court to complete the high pressure in front of the net. However, he did not expect that his hands were weak on the first high pressure ball, and as a result, Gawain's high ball pushed him into a passive situation.

The quality of Gasquet's second high-pressure ball dropped significantly, with the power, speed and line all exposed. Gawain hit a two-handed backhand diagonal shot that broke through the net. Although he was in a completely passive defense, he brought an offensive edge and tore through Gasquet's unreliable defense.

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Break.

"6:3".

The first inventory was successfully fulfilled.

Gao Wen won three games in a row at the end of the set, showing his form and confidence in the head-to-head confrontation.

The whole audience was boiling.

Looking back at the first set, was it Gasquet who played poorly? No, not really.

Gasquet performed very well. His touch was still hot, his form was still explosive, and his confidence was still at its peak. Incredible attacks were everywhere. There was no need to say anything about his backhand, and his forehand also had many amazing performances. His good form since the grass season continued smoothly.

However, Gasquet still faced strong opponents in the collision, lost three games in a row at the end of the set, had his serve broken twice, and surrendered the first set victory.

The only thing that can be said is that Gao Wen has indeed reached a higher level.

After experiencing the tests of Berlusic and Agut, two players with solid basic skills from clay court, Gao Wen's baseline condition has fully recovered. Not only is he stable in the tug-of-war of the ball, but he also shows top level in both offense and defense; the connection between offense and defense is also gradually catching up with the top level.

The familiar Gawain is returning.

Strictly speaking, the gap between Gasquet and Gawain is not that exaggerated.

Perhaps some viewers saw the score in the first set and the fact that Gasquet lost three games in a row in the end, and took it for granted that Gasquet was still failing.

In fact, it doesn’t.

Compared to the score, the intensity of the game was far beyond imagination.

As Zhan Jun and Hu Litao said, the real focus is on the overall improvement of Gao Wen's tactical awareness.

Choose the right tactics at the right time and realize the advantage in the right way, seize the fortress of the game, destroy the opponent from both the psychological and tactical levels, overturn the balance of the confrontation in one fell swoop, and finally win the first set in one go, setting the tone for the outcome of the entire game.

This is what is truly admirable.

Not only Gasquet, but also the potential opponents and potential matches ahead, Gawain is already prepared.

The storm is coming.