As the intensity of the confrontation decreases, will the quality of the game also decrease?
No.
The excitement continues.
In fact, when Federer and Gawain teamed up to show the diverse charm of tennis, the level and depth of the entire game suddenly became richer.
It's not just about hitting the baseline, it's not just about power and speed, it's not just about the boring and tedious baseline tug-of-war between two points.
The layout game between offense and defense, from rhythm to rotation, from parabola to landing point, from vertical axis to horizontal axis... countless tactical combinations expand the square tennis court into a gorgeous world, where new charm can be discovered in every corner and there are surprises everywhere.
Moreover, there are more opportunities than you think.
In the third game, Federer took advantage of the gap when Gao Wen's first serve failed to score and got seven break points, but Gao Wen always gritted his teeth at the critical moment and finally took twelve minutes to convert the third game point and hold his serve.
In the fourth game, Federer's double fault gave him a break point, but unfortunately Gao Wen's forehand return went out of the baseline and he missed the break opportunity.
In the seventh game, Federer got three non-consecutive break points, and Gao Wen successfully saved all of them, especially the second one. Federer's one-handed backhand went straight into the net, and this mistake made Federer furious, which was rare.
In the eighth game, Gawain created the second break point with a forehand diagonal winner, but Federer saved the break point with his signature sideways forehand winner, and the entire Arthur Ashe Stadium went crazy.
From "1:1" to "4:4", the serve is still being held.
The atmosphere became increasingly tense and frantic.
Both players had chances, but they lacked a little bit at the critical moment and were never able to break the window paper, so the stalemate continued.
Before I could even react, the fourth set had already entered the second half.
Ninth Game——
“Ah.” Federer roared, and as he hit a backhand straight shot, the speed of his racket head instantly increased to a higher level, and his roar also rose to a higher level, “Ahhh!”
On the other side of the court, even though Gawain’s speed had reached its limit, he was unable to catch up this time.
"0:40".
Break points appeared again, and this time there were three in a row.
Federer also showed his anger, the bloody light in his eyes ignited the whole stadium, and the shouts and roars in the Arthur Ashe Stadium could not stop.
At this time, the home advantage was once again reflected.
Gao Wen tried to serve twice in a row, but was interrupted both times.
Deliberate.
Just as Gao Wen was about to serve, a fan deliberately shouted "out of bounds", which echoed in the silent stadium, obviously trying to interrupt Gao Wen's serving rhythm.
The referee had to control the situation and repeatedly reminded the fans not to interfere with the game, otherwise they would be expelled from the stadium.
However……
"Please, Gawain, hurry up, don't dawdle."
The third time.
Gawain was ready to throw the ball, but some fans at Arthur Ashe Stadium continued to interfere with the game.
Gao Wen looked at the referee helplessly and asked with his eyes: Aren’t you going to do something?
The referee also had an innocent look on his face. Arthur Ashe Stadium was indeed the noisiest and most troublesome stadium.
then.
Gao Wen simply stood up straight, slowly and methodically adjusted his hair, adjusted his jersey, and carefully straightened all the strings.
That leisurely attitude did not provoke the fans, but it was undoubtedly a provocation to the fans.
Shh.
The troublesome fans simply didn't buy it and booed.
Gao Wen remained unmoved, and then started to dribble the ball, looking like he was ready to serve. The boos were loud for a while before being stopped by others.
The game must go on after all.
But he didn't expect that Gawain would bounce the ball, bounce the ball, and bounce the ball until the end of time.
The first half should be imitating Nadal; the second half should be imitating Djokovic.
"Hey, Gawain!"
Although someone complained about Gawain disrupting the rhythm again, Gawain was not affected at all and continued to play the ball.
"Hahaha"
The scene before them was a Buster Keaton-style pantomime, and Arthur Ashe Stadium could no longer control it.
The whole audience burst into laughter.
The tense atmosphere relaxed.
At this time, Gao Wen finally stopped bouncing the ball, walked to the side of the court expressionlessly, wiped his sweat with a towel, and rubbed the muscles of his hands.
This is the comedy part of the exhibition match.
Gao Wen responded to the fans' interference and provocation in this way.
Gao Wen knew that in the face of such a situation, if he confronted them head-on, they would only become more and more excited, and in the end, it would disrupt his rhythm; but if he ignored them completely, they would never stop, and they might have to attack him every time he served. It would not be enough to just fight back with the winning point.
He needs to respond in a more sophisticated way.
So, this scene just happened.
When the audience saw Gao Wen's actions, they immediately understood what was going on and burst into laughter.
Even Federer couldn't control his smile.
At this point the fans will be able to calm down. They should know that if they continue to interfere with the game, not only Gawain will be affected, but Federer as well. They need quietness and they need to respect the game. Even if they hope Federer wins, some bottom lines cannot be broken.
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The game was interrupted for two minutes.
It's almost like a break between sets, and just looking at the scoreboard you can tell how ridiculous and funny this is.
But for Gao Wen, after the test in Melbourne Park, he is now completely calm.
In fact, wiping sweat is an adjustment, gathering scattered attention, rethinking the serve, and reorganizing thoughts.
With three consecutive break points, he really needs to improve his condition.
finally!
This time Gao Wen returned to the baseline and prepared to serve in the second zone, and the scene became completely quiet.
Still, Gawain gestured to Federer.
Then--
Bend your knees, push off the ground, and throw the ball.
Swing!
Outside corner, reduced power, 175 km/h.
The landing point and line were completely torn apart, landing on the outer corner of the shallow area of the serving area, making full use of the horizontal space of the entire court.
Federer made a mistake in prediction and paused. When he started again, it was too late.
ACE.
"15:40".
The first crisis was resolved quickly, directly and easily.
Buzz buzz buzz.
Buzz buzz buzz...
It was a little quiet at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Gao Wen's fans were nervous because there were still two break points to save and it was not time to celebrate yet.
Federer's fans were stunned. They didn't expect that after continuous interference, Gawain would respond with an ace. Coupled with Gawain's sarcastic counterattack just now, a sense of unease came over them. They began to worry, did they shoot themselves in the foot?
The air is surging.
But Gawain and Federer have already reached Zone 1, ready to continue the game.
Area 1.
He pressed the backhand in close range, but this time he sped up the shot, with a flat strike at 195 kilometers per hour, without any rotation at all. The whole change in rhythm created a time-difference attack.
Federer barely turned his body to the side and tried to use a one-handed backhand to hit a straight line, launching a counterattack with a hidden weapon. Even if he was passive, he still needed to fight. This was also Federer's tactical intention in the fourth set, which lasted throughout.
But this time, Federer was squeezed quite badly, the quality of his fight was mediocre, and his route was accurately predicted by Gao Wen.
He moved his feet and attacked diagonally with a forehand shot, further improving the rhythm and speed of attack, and used a skateboard-style shot to complete a very clean winning point.
Federer, didn't keep up.
"30:40".
Before he could even blink, three consecutive break points were reduced to only one.