Chi.
From the sound of the ball hitting the target, it could be judged that Federer's forehand hit the ball and it missed the racket, and the tennis ball rushed towards the audience stands like a rocket.
In the shot from defense to offense, Gawain's return lost power without warning, so that Federer missed the sweet spot when he was trying to hit the ball. In a seemingly ordinary round, one could feel the extremely tense game between the two players at every moment, which was indeed thrilling.
The whole audience sighed in regret.
because--
"4:6".
Taking inventory, it appeared.
Looking at the entire third set, Federer firmly grasped the initiative, broke the serve first, and got the set point first, which really changed the situation of the game.
Even though Gawain launched a counterattack at the end of the set, Federer's counterattack immediately gained a foothold and stabilized the situation. He never let Gawain get a set point and kept the situation tight. The strong clash between the two continued in the first and second sets and then reached a new height.
but!
When two brave men meet in a narrow road, the brave one wins.
The stalemate in the tie-break brought the entire Arthur Ashe Stadium to a standstill. The sticky and hot air dripped like resin, and the scene slowly condensed into amber bit by bit. Everything went into slow motion, even the pace of the strong wind slowed down.
Finally, Gao Wen got the set point in the third set.
In an instant, emotions reached a boiling point.
Everyone knows what this means -
Is the scene of Wimbledon really going to happen again? But this match is completely different from Wimbledon. If Gawain wins the third set, Federer will really be pushed into a desperate situation.
Even the battle-hardened McEnroe let out a long sigh, "Now it's Federer's turn to face the set."
Moreover, this point was still Gao Wen's serve.
Area 1.
Inner angle.
The wind speed was 190 kilometers per hour and the storm suddenly arose.
At the critical moment, Gawain stayed focused, held his breath, poured his strength into a first serve with both speed and placement, aiming at Federer's backhand to put pressure on him.
Tactics, very clear.
On the other side of the court, Federer also realized that his backhand might be hit, so he concentrated highly and rushed out with a big stride.
He attacked with a one-handed backhand, but instead of hitting back, he unexpectedly cut with a strong backspin.
The tennis ball flew quickly along the middle, penetrated into the midpoint of the court, slightly missed Gao Wen's serving position, and fell into Gao Wen's backhand line. Moreover, the angle was not pulled away, and the position was neither far nor close. The tactical intention of squeezing Gao Wen was also very obvious.
The tactics are established from the first moment the ball is touched.
Although people always emphasize that Djokovic and Murray are top serve receivers, in fact, when their abilities reach the giant level, they have no obvious shortcomings. The so-called shortcomings are only relative. Federer's serve reception is also very distinctive in the tour.
Just like now.
With one cut, he pushed a line and sought a landing point.
If it were just that, Gao Wen's backhand should be handled calmly, but Federer increased the difficulty and went directly to the net after the cut.
Bold! Crazy! Strong!
In today's ATP world, only Federer dares to take such a risk. Even a player like Lopez who frequently goes to the net is concerned about the quality of his return when receiving serves and dares not to go to the net rashly. Otherwise, he would expose his disadvantages and eventually become a target for his opponent to practice crossing.
What’s more, it was the decisive third set of a Grand Slam semi-final?
It's simply insane.
But Federer dares.
Not only dare, but also be resolute and determined enough——
Before Gao Wen's serve could fully return to position, he could see Federer's figure heading straight to the net, crashing into him head-on like a wall.
Everything happened too fast. Both Federer and Gao Wen had to make adjustments in a split second without any time to hesitate.
Gao Wen's footwork was not fully adjusted, and his racket swing was squeezed, but he did not panic. He faced the ball head-on with a two-handed backhand, bent his knees, lowered his center of gravity, and pulled the tennis ball up from the bottom up, but he did not exert any force. He relied entirely on his forearm and wrist to wrap the tennis ball and push it back.
straight line.
Middle road.
Chase.
Falling quickly over the net.
Gawain's return did not dodge Federer's ball. Instead, he aimed at Federer's body and hit it back, using his wrist to control a strong rotation, creating a sharp drop over the net.
bass.
The tennis ball hit Federer head-on, and Federer had no time to adjust his steps as he was stepping forward. It was almost like a head-on collision with a high-speed train.
However, Federer put the racket in front of him and bumped into the opponent without dodging or avoiding.
The body is in the air and the racket blocks the ball.
In the brief moment he stayed in the air, he slightly turned his body, twisted his wrist, and with wonderful and delicate control, the tennis ball was knocked back.
Lightness.
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Smart.
Perfect force release.
The whole audience was dumbfounded.
It was an incredible return. Even for the other three giants, it was difficult to achieve such an effect when facing Gao Wen's return. Not only did he complete the return, but he also controlled the rotation.
Federer is Federer, one of a kind.
Gao Wen immediately realized the danger. After finishing the cut, he paused, then rode on his Hot Wheels to catch up, approaching the net at full speed.
In this return, inspiration suddenly struck, and the excellent force release resulted in the tennis ball not having much rebound force after it hit the ground. Gawain's speed had been increased to the extreme, and he just barely got to the right position. He observed Federer's position, and with a two-handed backhand, he barely lifted the ball lightly before it bounced twice.
However.
The angle was almost blocked, leaving Gawain with very limited options. Federer got into position early, took a step forward and blocked the shot with his forehand.
Easy and carefree.
Strolling in the garden.
That graceful figure once again shines in Arthur Ashe Stadium.
"5:6".
Federer resolved the first set point with unparalleled inspiration and talent. His brilliant performance completely ignited the minds of the audience.
Federer, once again, accomplished a Federer-like feat.
ah.
Ah! In an instant, shouts and screams spread out in a mighty manner. The power of the global home court exploded at this moment. The overwhelming heat wave instantly engulfed Gawain, and the entire audience stood behind Federer.
Federer is no exception.
“Ahhhh!”
Federer clenched his fists, his eyes burning with high morale, as well as a hint of anger and bloodiness, and looked firmly at the boiling audience.
The third set is not over yet, and it is far from over——
The next point, Federer serves.
This also means that Federer controls his own destiny, just like his entire career. He will never back down in the face of any challenge or impact. His elegance and calmness, his confidence and strength are naturally a temperament that firmly controls the course of the game.
Especially in the Grand Slam tournaments, it is different after all.
In a trance, it seemed as if he was back at Wimbledon again, and Federer was ready to fight to the end.
"Pah! Roger!"
"Pah! Roger!"