Chapter 1877 Counterattack on the Spot

"Ah."

Federer clenched his fists lightly, and let out a low roar. A hint of determination flashed in his eyes, and he glanced at Gawain on the other side of the court with high morale.

The belief in victory is shining.

In the first three games, although both players encountered some difficulties in adapting to the court and adjusting their status, they finally did not face break points and successfully held their serve.

In the fourth game, Gawain's serve, with Gawain holding the game point, Federer seized the advantage with an absolutely strong and oppressive continuous attack. Every shot was aimed at the corners and edges. The merciless attack scored consecutive winning points and brought opportunities.

Finally, on the third break point, Federer made a signature backhand straight line attack. Faced with continuous suppression from Gawain in the backhand position, he boldly and toughly counterattacked. His backhand instantly burst out with energy comparable to Wawrinka's one-handed backhand, and he sealed the victory with one sword.

“3:1”.

In this round, Gao Wen really had nothing to say.

It cannot be said that Gawain played badly, but in the stalemate of the round, Federer's sudden speed and quality shots did break the balance.

Obviously, Federer also knew that Gawain was not a player with explosive power like Del Potro or Wawrinka. Gawain also needed to plan and strategize. In this process, Federer took the lead in breaking the balance with a strong shot, which created opportunities for his pressure-filled style of play throughout the court.

The game has already begun.

In just one game, Gao Wen could tell that Federer was indeed different compared to Wimbledon.

But does this mean that Federer is stronger?

Gao Wen doesn't think so.

The full-court pressure and tight play not only consumes more physical strength and energy, with every attack made by Federer burning energy; it also poses a higher level of challenge to the stability of the state, which forces Federer to reallocate his attention.

First, adjust your serve.

Compared with Wimbledon, the proportion of Federer's serves that pursue speed and power has dropped significantly, and he has begun to pursue more serve placement.

Second, weaken the defense.

If it is not a crucial point, Federer's defense will not be at its best, and he will appropriately give up some extreme defensive saves.

Third, shorten the round.

When the round reaches a certain level of stalemate, the proportion of Federer choosing transition balls or defensive balls decreases, and the proportion of risky choices of forced attacks increases.

In general, it means freeing up other energy and focusing it on the full-court pressure attack.

In fact, this is an adjustment at the strategic level.

Therefore, the audience can see that Federer's serve was broken more often during the North American summer season, but his competitiveness in receiving serve increased.

The law of conservation of energy applies not only to physics but also to tennis. Especially as he gets older, Federer's game needs to be more efficient.

This means that Gao Wen also needs to adjust his tactics, respond to Federer's adjustments in his own way, and then regain the initiative in rhythm control.

Just before the break.

Turning around, Gao Wen immediately made adjustments in Federer's serve.

First point, one zone.

Inner angle.

185 kilometers per hour.

Compared with the serve on grass courts, which can reach speeds of over 200 kilometers per hour, the overall speed is significantly reduced, but the landing point is also more precise and clear.

Even though Gawain had accurately predicted the inner corner, Federer's serve was accurate on the T-spot, which still fully mobilized Gawain.

As soon as Gawain started, he understood Federer's tactical intention. In the next shot, Federer should move to the baseline to continue to exert pressure. Judging from his responses in the previous games, Gawain should choose to push or hit the ball, trying to knock the tennis ball back in a baseball-like manner.

But this time, Gawain made a slight change.

He fully extended his hands to hit the backhand, quickly glanced at Federer out of the corner of his eye, then raised the racket face, lightly lifted it, and pushed it backcourt.

High ball.

Gao Wen deliberately pulled the parabola up completely and pushed it to the backcourt.

Federer's footsteps had already cut into the baseline, and he was pressing forward forcefully following the serve motion. However, just as he took a step forward, he immediately realized that Gawain's return was unconventional, and he retreated again.

In other words, Federer's all-out pressure tactics were directly broken up.

But Federer's attention was not distracted, and he was not annoyed or panicked. He moved in small steps near the baseline and constantly adjusted his position.

From his footsteps, movements and eyes, it can be seen that Federer is trying to judge whether he can perform a volley or a rebound half volley, as if he wants to increase the rhythm and pressure again in this way.

However, Gao Wen's return ball had excellent control of the parabola, with a full arc that fell rapidly near the baseline without leaving any gaps.

So Federer could only stand near the baseline and challenge while moving -

Bottom line high pressure.

As a master of serving, Federer's high pressure from the baseline is steady and strong enough. When his whole body is fully stretched, the high pressure ball will fly out.

Boom! The crisp and powerful sound of hitting the ball rolled out.

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The tennis ball rushed out with a serve for the second time in a row, this time to the outside corner of the first zone.

In the corner, a figure in black armor had arrived in advance. He not only accurately predicted Federer's hitting line, but also this time Federer's "serve speed" was far from comparable to a real serve, directly reduced to about 140 kilometers, like a serve but not a serve.

Push off the ground, turn the body, swing the racket, push the racket——

Gao Wen's forehand shot was very clean, without any unnecessary movements, and hit the high pressure on the baseline head-on. Not only did he not reduce the force, but he also exerted force.

This is an extremely difficult technical ball. Facing a high-pressure ball of such speed and power, if the combined strength is not enough, the ball will be hit directly away.

But Gawain didn't.

Ah! Bang! With a shout, the entire hitting action was almost thrown out, the racket head speed increased instantly, and the racket was pushed in a straight line with the strength of the wrist.

Huh.

The whole audience exclaimed.

A second ago, Federer still had an absolute advantage.

The next second, Gawain's forehand straight line pushed Federer into a passive position.

Federer subconsciously moved to the left to provide additional defense. When he saw Gawain's shot, he had already taken a step. At this moment, it was obvious that he was not well prepared, so his steps were just a little bit off from being in place. He could only barely block it with his backhand, and before he could control it, the tennis ball had already flown out.

bass.

Suddenly, the tennis ball rushed into the sky and flew high.

On the other side of the court, Gao Wen paused and rushed, cutting into the baseline without hesitation, his footsteps towards the net were light and smooth.

Federer has changed since Wimbledon, and so has Gawain.

Before he could even blink, Gao Wen had already reached the net. He jumped into the air and slammed the ball from top to bottom with a slam dunk.

Boom! The tennis ball exploded upon hitting the ground, leaving a streak of light before heading towards the spectator stands.

Strong! Brutal! Fierce!

"0:15".

The first point is obtained.

The entire Arthur Ashe Stadium was instantly ignited. The stadium, which had just been ignited because of Federer's first break, was now plunged into madness again.

(End of this chapter)