Chase. Slow down.

This was a serve, but Gawain did not choose the outside corner to suppress Federer's backhand, which was definitely a surprise. After all, Federer's backhand is indeed a relative weakness.

Moreover, in the previous point, although it was Gawain who scored, Federer's forehand return serve was so outstanding that Gawain broke into a cold sweat.

Now in the second zone, Gawain actually gave up the classic tactical routine? Not only the professionals and the fans were a little surprised, but also Federer. His body center of gravity subconsciously took care of his backhand position. Although he did not move in advance to grab the rhythm, when he caught Gawain's serve line, he could still see the slight shake of the center of gravity balance.

Subconsciously, Federer followed his body's instinct and moved to the left.

The difference is that instead of receiving the serve with a backhand, he simply switched to a sideways forehand attack, which was exactly what he wanted. This is Federer's strongest weapon.

I changed my steps and swung the racket for my forehand. Just as I was about to hit the ball, I realized that the tennis ball had not yet flown over.

He took the shot.

The trap was not just one layer, but one layer wrapped within another, plus the bouncing height created by the strong topspin, which instantly put Federer in a passive position.

Well.

Federer groaned softly, and still successfully fired a forehand shot sideways, but the hitting point and timing were wrong, and he could vaguely feel that the control was out of his palm.

The tennis ball flew along the diagonal line towards Gao Wen's backhand position on the left side.

But obviously, Gao Wen had predicted it early, and he locked the position with one step, and faced forward with a two-handed backhand without hesitation.

Push off the ground. Turn your body. Swing your racket. Apply force.

Hit! Hit! A solid and powerful attack, with a very careful rhythm.

It is clear at first glance that this is a layout that has been comprehensively planned and meticulously orchestrated.

The return ball had a low parabola, passed over the net, and went into Federer's backhand. This shot was a heavy hammer aimed at Federer's backhand weakness.

Federer's eyes were sharp. Although he was passive, embarrassed and confused, he remained calm. With his nimble and light steps, he had already reached the backhand position.

It just happened to be right here, right nearby. A wrong crossover step would allow him to get into position, and he could meet the opponent with a one-handed backhand without hesitation.

Deep down, Federer was still on guard against the weak spot in his backhand, so he immediately followed up, not only swinging his racket but also pressing his body forward.

A collision.

His body was like a mountain, neutralizing the force of Gawain's attack and forming a support. Then his backhand was like a whip, instantly increasing his strength and speed.

The racket head speed is fully increased.

Being passive does not mean being beaten, nor does it mean being on the defensive. Even in extremely embarrassing situations, you can still turn the situation around. This is the essence of tennis.

Now, Federer is explaining this.

The previous step was still passive, but the next step was already bursting with strength to counterattack on the spot.

"ah!"

Federer also rarely made a sound, it wasn't obvious, but one could still feel the impact of the unreserved release of power amidst the chaos and turbulence.

——Straight line. Attack.

This is Federer's ability at his peak. Even if Gawain has a perfect plan and executes it firmly, Federer can still counterattack in a moment of breathing space. It is also because of this that Federer and Nadal have dedicated countless incredible duels at their peak, which are still classics today.

Before he could even exhale a breath, Gawain was already in a passive position.

Push off the ground.

Sprint.

Run wildly.

Gawain's speed reached its limit. He had no time to feel upset or scared. His attention was completely focused. In the blink of an eye, he had already reached the right end of the court.

The ball came, heavy, fast, flat and low.

Although lacking some of Wawrinka's instantaneous explosive power, Federer's backhand is still incomparably sharp, and the strong tail power forms a continuous impact.

The footsteps continued to hit the ground, and the surging reaction force pushed the body to run faster and faster.

but!

Just when he was about to reach the hitting point, he pushed and extended his right leg, applying emergency brakes. Instantly, he could feel the mighty force flowing into the ground along his footsteps without stopping, and the endless impact force was transmitted back with great force.

Ankles. Knees. Abs. Upper limbs.

Just like that, he jumped up with all his strength, swung his forehand to attack, and the speed of his racket head increased instantly.

No retreat, no fear, just head-on collision.

"Power vs. Power".

The most terrifying and shocking thing was not Kirk's head-on collision, but the two players, in a passive situation, both burst out the hidden energy in their bodies, completing a strong confrontation in the bumps and turbulence, just like fencing under a high-altitude wire rope, every shot was a risk.

Boom! The tennis ball hits back again, in a straight line.

"Hah."

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The sounds of shock and astonishment were cut off before they could even be uttered. Everyone stared at the court with wide eyes, forgetting to blink.

A magical shot! Federer also didn't expect this shot.

After finally turning the disadvantage around, he fell into a passive position again. However, this is Gao Wen's ability. The world's second has proved his ability more than once.

Federer tried to return to the midfield to continue his attack, but was pulled back again and fell into a passive position, and this time he had to go on the defense.

The collision of power and strength has already increased the rhythm to the extreme. Federer understands that if the strong collision continues, the winner can only be Gawain. He needs to control the rhythm instead of being involved in Gawain's strategy.

So, Federer supported his body with his left leg and made a one-handed backhand cut, which not only resolved Gawain's counterattack with softness but also won precious breathing time.

Slash.

Large diagonal.

The entire tennis court space is fully utilized.

Over there, Gawain ran at full speed, and returned to this section from the other end of the court again and again, but this time, he did not choose to continue to speed up and continue to exert force, but -

A light tap.

Push straight line.

It can be seen from the swing and hitting movements that Gao Wen is also slowing down the pace to control the situation and win precious breathing time in the anaerobic state. Both players have pushed themselves to the extreme, but they all know that this point is not over, they need to rearrange and look for scoring opportunities.

Federer also rushed forward, from the backhand position to the forehand position, and as soon as he saw Gawain's shot, he immediately interpreted the hidden trap.

If you hit the ball lightly and push it flat, the tennis ball will hardly move forward after it hits the ground and bounces back. This is especially true for the competition environment of this year's US Open. Even late-night matches are no exception. The temperature has dropped but the air is still stuffy, which also means that Federer cannot seize the hitting point.

Once you grab it, it’s easy to miss the shot.

Therefore, Federer had no way to attack. He just hit the ball lightly with his forehand, choosing a diagonal line to control the landing point and keep the rhythm firmly in his own hands.

Of course, Gao Wen had the same idea. He rushed across the court and unexpectedly hit a super topspin with his forehand, completely breaking the prediction.

Amid the surprised cries of the audience, Federer returned to the backhand position, and then saw the ball almost hitting the line rushing up with a strong topspin.

This scene seems familiar - are you sure that the person on the other side of the court is not Nadal?

The momentary illusion made Federer a little confused, and he had to remind himself that he and Nadal had never met in Flushing.

Focus, he needed to focus, he paused, and then he threw a one-handed backhand towards the strong spin.

Swoosh. Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!