Chapter 491 Cashing in on the Advantages
“Wow.”
Sofar pulled at his remaining hair, his face full of shock. The excitement and agitation flashing in his eyes were more real than words.
“Wow.”
At this moment, Sofar was a ruthless sighing machine, staring in amazement at Gawain who was clenching his fists and raising them high to show off his arm muscles on the court. His bright eyes reflected the gorgeous sunset all over the sky, shining brightly, which made people unable to help but feel their hearts surging.
“Wonderful, really wonderful!”
"Gao Wen, who will be 19 years old in two months, once again showed his accurate reading of the game. When Cilic accidentally touched the net, Gao Wen noticed the fluctuations in his mentality and improved his condition instantly."
"In the next two points, Cilic played very well and played his best, but Gawain was able to keep up with the game and turned the situation around with incredible shots."
"Do it in one go! Do it in one go!"
"Gawain broke Cilic's serve directly, leading 5:4 in the second set, and immediately won the set on his serve."
"incredible!"
It was precisely because Sofar had witnessed Gao Wen's growth that he understood more clearly what had happened in the serve game just now.
What others saw was a sudden change in the situation. The deadlock that lasted from the middle of the first set to the end of the second set was suddenly broken, and Gawain instantly gained the upper hand, but what Sofar saw was Gawain's strategic planning and boldness and carefulness. This is Gawain's competitive temperament, which is fascinating and amazing.
“Such a performance is really wonderful and rare. Gao Wen showed not only a big heart, but also courage and boldness at the critical moment.”
"The drop shot on the last break point was a crazy choice because it was a high-pressure shot. Even if it was a baseline high-pressure shot, it still had a strong impact. This also meant that it was very difficult for Ko to unload the power, and the difficulty of controlling the parabola also increased sharply."
"But Gawain is so crazy that he not only did it, but succeeded."
"God! Now all the momentum of this game is gathering towards Gawain."
Oooooh!
Gu Xiao was the first one who couldn't hold back. He beat his chest hard and howled like a wolf.
The wildest and most beautiful dream is happening right before your eyes!
In the first Grand Slam final of his career, Gawain was only one serve away from a 2-0 lead. Who could have thought that the game would go this way? Who could have thought that Cilic still couldn't suppress Gawain? Who could have thought? This was really crazy. The only thought in his mind was howling like a wolf, using the simplest and most primitive way to burst out amazing energy.
One, two, three.
In front of the TV, Qiao Wangsheng couldn't control his excitement. He stood up with clenched fists and let out a passionate wolf howl. Then the cheers of the entire bar burst out with unparalleled energy, lighting up the darkest moment before dawn on the Chinese continent bit by bit. It seemed as if one could see a touch of blue on the edge of the sky, like the beating of a heart.
Bustling with people.
vigorous.
Shouts came from all directions and echoed throughout the Arthur Ashe Stadium for a long time, and the overwhelming enthusiasm ignited the scene.
The whole audience was boiling.
In comparison, Gao Wen was more calm and composed.
The entire match today went according to plan. The first set was about the start, and the second set was about the fluctuations. Although Cilic played very well and solidly, Gawain still took the lead in brain calculations and overall layout.
Most importantly, the execution is spot on.
So far everything has been going according to plan, so Gao Wen has remained calm and composed, not getting too excited and having no emotional fluctuations. He focuses on the race and sprints towards the finish line with full concentration. The belief in his eyes becomes more and more firm and brighter.
After a short break between games, with a 5:4 lead, Gao Wen was about to serve for the second set.
Obviously, Cilic realized that he had to give it a try, otherwise the second set would easily fall into Gawain's hands and his situation would become increasingly unfavorable, so in Gawain's serve, Cilic also showed his ability.
But just like in the first set, Gawain remained focused in the serve-winning game. Although Cilic's powerful forehand performed well and he grabbed two points with strong force, Gawain still firmly controlled the initiative in his serve and refused to fall into anxiety like he did in the semi-final against Djokovic.
After "40:30", Gao Wen suddenly accelerated and won the first set point with an outside corner ace, and then won the second set.
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Wow! All the Chinese fans were excited, and even the other players at the Arthur Ashe Stadium were excited, and the fans collectively started to wave their hands at the scene.
The Croatian fans and neutral fans at the scene did not want the game to end like this. They had waited so long for the final and spent a lot of money to enter the Arthur Ashe Stadium. They definitely did not want to see a one-sided game. Although it was the first Grand Slam final in ten years without the Big Four, the quality should not collapse so badly, right? Therefore, Cilic received more support from the fans.
Of course, the five-star red flag was still waving unwillingly. They were expecting Gao Wen to win the game in one go and witness the historic moment together. Then the bustling shouts collided with each other, so that the whole stadium began to buzz.
After falling behind by two sets, Cilic realized that he had no way out. Standing on the edge of the cliff, he put aside all distractions and became determined.
In fact, Cilic's road to promotion at the US Open this year was not all smooth sailing. In the fourth round, facing the French "sticky" Simon, Cilic was in a tough battle. He first lost a set, won two sets in a row, and lost another set. Then he narrowly defeated his opponent with a score of "6:3" in the deciding set, and was able to advance to the quarterfinals.
The victory over Simon gave Cilic confidence, allowing him to remain patient and sharp in the face of adversity. He then defeated Berdych and Federer in straight sets to reach the final.
Now, facing Gawain, Cilic also realized that he needs patience and confidence, both of which are indispensable, because Gawain's defensive quality is not inferior to Simon's. At the same time, Gawain also has better offensive and layout capabilities. He needs to use his best skills.
Moreover, since the end of the second set, the physical strength of the two players has fluctuated, but because the score was close and their attention was focused, it was not exposed for a while; entering the third set, everything started again, and the low physical strength condition was bound to become the key to changing the situation of the game.
Next, it depends on who has a stronger will and can grit their teeth at a critical moment.
From this perspective, Cilic's rich competition experience still played a role. He quickly gained his footing and was mentally prepared for the third set.
(End of this chapter)