Match Point: Chapter 1640 Head-to-head
Chapter 1641
Stuck, entangled.
Tense, intense.
Not giving up an inch, making a slight difference, this is the normal state of duels between top experts. It is often some details or some key points that determine the outcome.
The competition between the Big Four is often like this. Although there are also one-sided competitions between them, most of the time, stalemate is the norm.
Now, Gao Wen, who has risen in an all-round way, also has such abilities, and the same is true for his strong collision with the Big Four. Everything depends on the performance of key points.
In the first three sets, the player who performed better in key points broke serve, and won a set by virtue of a break advantage. The entanglement and anxiety of you coming and going continued throughout, and continued all the way to the fourth set, even because of physical fluctuations And unabated, the race got closer.
At this time, the handling of key points becomes more and more important—
Murray fully displayed his brain, firmly grasped his advantage of serving first, carefully and quietly avoided Gao Wen's sight, and unfolded the layout. In the eighth and tenth rounds, Murray did not He made a rash effort, but launched an attack without warning in the twelfth inning.
Think about it carefully, if the fighting in the twelfth game is regarded as a kind of drill or warm-up:
If the fight is successful, then Murray will be able to end the game directly here.
It doesn't matter if the fight fails, so it will be used as a prelude to the tie-break, and it will deter Gao Wen from the psychological level and put further pressure on it.
From this point of view, Murray's tactics can be understood.
Murray, the one who is best at playing with his mind among the Big Four, is not only reflected in the batting layout, the grasp of the game situation, but also the psychological game.
No, Murray is ahead, "15:30".
Center court, into madness.
Thus, the scene just described appeared. The audience stood up and applauded, beat the rhythm in a uniform way, and shouted "Andy".
One sound, another sound, the overwhelming momentum was vented, and the home court advantage was vividly displayed at this moment.
Although only four sets have been played so far, the game will last for three hours; and, judging from the score, Murray leads, but the advantage of the situation is very limited. You can often see the wonderful collisions between you and me and bayonets. With a good shot, Gao Wen may overturn the current situation at any time.
Therefore, it is not difficult to understand the cheers of the home audience:
They expect Murray to resolve the battle as soon as possible, to cash in the victory in this game and this set, and wait for Federer in the semi-finals.
"Crack! Andy!"
The All England Club, which is a gentleman and a courtesy, finally tore off the tie and lost the politeness at this time, showing the passionate and crazy side of competitive sports.
The pressure was pouring towards Gao Wen overwhelmingly—
Then.
double fault.
Huh!
The whole audience exclaimed. At the most tense and difficult moment, there was the most undeserved double fault, which easily broke the balance.
In Melbourne, in New York, and in many cities around the world, the home audience spared no effort to support the host players, and even applauded the opponent's double faults or mistakes. At Wimbledon, this is absolutely impossible.
This is a kind of etiquette, but also a kind of respect.
Indeed, the British audience is expecting Murray to win and end this thrilling duel as soon as possible, but they still respect the sport, the game, and the opponent who faced Murray across the net and made a wonderful performance together—
They expect the two players to perform at their best, and they expect Murray to win with dignity.
Therefore, the audience did not applaud this double fault. Even though this double fault brought out the match point, they still couldn't help but exclaimed.
This is also not what they want to see.
"Oh, Gao Wen made a double fault, it seems that he should also feel the great pressure."
In the commentary seat, Tong Kexin made comments with an objective attitude.
But this time, Xu Yang has a slightly different point of view.
"During last year's offseason, Gao Wen adjusted his serving action, so during the Australian season, the double fault problem was very serious, and he did not completely get rid of it until the Australian Open final; but I don't think this double fault is a source of pressure. A mistake of letting go of the mentality."
"Actually, judging from the second serve just now, Gao Wen chose the inner corner of the T point, and the result was just a little bit out of bounds. This should be a hard serve."
"Throughout the entire game, especially the fourth set of the third set, Murray has been putting continuous pressure on Gao Wen's serve, whether it is the first serve or the second serve, which also puts obvious pressure on Gao Wen. The stage starts to fight."
"After this round, Murray suddenly increased his speed, and Gao Wen's serving pressure further increased. He knew that if the quality of the second serve was not good, he might fall into a passive situation. Therefore, Gao Wen chose to fight a second serve."
"It's not so much the physical impact or the pressure, it's better to say that Gao Wen is also playing games, trying to fight back."
"This is the Gawain we are familiar with. He never chooses to surrender without a fight."
"Judging from the results, it was a double fault, but from a tactical point of view, it was also Gao Wen's effort and effort. He was looking for an opportunity to counterattack."
Double fault, from any point of view, this should not be; however, there are special times, such as just now.
Gao Wen chose to fight the serve, and if he made it, it would be an ace; if he missed it, it would be a double fault. In fact, this is also an offense.
The situation is indeed very, very unfavorable to Gao Wen, but Xu Yang believes that they cannot and should not underestimate Gao Wen.
But-
"15:40".
Looking at the score, the situation is really critical. After facing Istomin in the first round, Gao Wen is facing the test of the match point again.
The center court was filled with astonishment.
Obviously, the match point due to double faults broke expectations. After taking a breath, the two looked at each other in blank dismay.
And then.
"Come on, Gao Wen!"
"Hey, Gawain, you can do it."
Sparsely and scatteredly, Gawain's fans made their voices, cheering for their players.
after that.
"Ho Ho Ho, Gawain!"
Shouts, whistles, and applause surged from every corner, and finally gathered into a wave of energy, circling and agitating over the central court.
Pulan, stunned—
A moment ago, UU reading www. uukanshu.com is still cheering for Murray; but at this second, the center court is cheering for Gao Wen.
This is the most beautiful and moving moment of competitive sports:
It is related to victory but has nothing to do with victory or defeat. It is not a winner or loser, but an upright decisive battle. In addition to victory or defeat, there is also respect, admiration, fighting spirit, and indomitable spirit. The spirit and the will to fight to the end, as well as the competitive attitude of challenging oneself to challenge the limit.
Plop, plop, plop.
The heart hit the chest hard.
Pu Lan never knew that competitive sports still had such a side, and that the atmosphere of watching games on the spot could be so different.
So, Pu Lan also stood up, joined the ranks of the audience, raised his hands high, and looked at the figure in the center of the court with tears.
"Ho Ho Ho, Gawain!"
Shouting and shouting, the smile bloomed in the hot tears, and the blood couldn't help but boil.
She was ready to fight side by side with Gao Wen, with her head held high, facing the match point together.
(end of this chapter)