"……pretty!"
"Gawain did not expect this hitting line. On the fourth set point, Wawrinka finally used a violent backhand slash to form the winning point, successfully realizing the victory in the first set."
"Faced with Gauvin, the biggest dark horse in this tournament, Wawrinka won the first set with a score of '6:1'. This was also the set with the biggest disparity between Gauvin and Gauvin at this year's US Open..."
Thirty-three minutes after the start of the game, the winner of the first set was already decided. Wawrinka, who served first, broke Gawain's serve in two games in one breath and won the victory with a huge score advantage, winning the first victory.
The whole game process was really too fast!
Such a situation is probably something that most viewers do not want to see; at the same time, it is also something that most people did not expect——
In the first three rounds of competition, Gao Wen showed superb layout ability in his serve game. From the selection of serve to the connection of attack and the handling of accidents, he was not only solid but also smart and tenacious. The total of the three games was only Only five service games were lost.
However, facing Wawrinka, he lost two serve games in the first set and almost swallowed a donut. He lost the first set in a frustrating way. This was really unexpected. Is it possible that in front of a truly top player? Will the beauty of the dark horse gradually fade?
If you think about it seriously, it doesn't seem that surprising——
Isner has an ankle injury, Borrelli's US Open record has not been good, and Kyrgios is still a newcomer whose performance is still lacking stability.
In other words, the three victories in the upset promotion lacked convincingness, and in the face of Bo Leili, Gao Wen still narrowly defeated him in five sets.
Now facing the third seed Wawrinka, the true level is revealed. I am afraid that this game may disappoint the audience again.
Buzz buzz.
There was some commotion at the Louis Armstrong Stadium. A small number of spectators began to lose focus, and a small number of spectators simply left the stadium. Bouchard's previous match was not satisfactory, including Djokovic's match. This was an easy victory without any confrontation, which is very disappointing for the spectators who bought tickets for today's game at this stadium.
I am afraid that representatives of Nike, Adidas and other brands are also congratulating themselves on their decision——
In fact, the outcome of the game will not affect their intention to sign Gao Wen. The reason why they chose this game to watch the game is because they are not optimistic that Gao Wen can pass Wawrinka. Being eliminated should be a big deal. It's a probability event, so this is probably their last chance to watch Gao Wen's spirit in the game up close.
So, they all arrived at the scene at the same time.
Judging from the progress of the first set, Gawain's lack of experience and immaturity were fully exposed. The entire score gap was instantly widened, and Wawrinka had an obvious advantage.
However, Wawrinka has been in mediocre form throughout the North American season, and there will definitely be ups and downs in his form in the future. Such drastic fluctuations have occurred many times in the first two rounds, so we should see if Gawain can seize the opportunity to launch a counterattack.
The brand representatives remained calm, but their attention was inevitably slightly distracted, and it would be difficult for their tense nerves to break down in a short time.
Louis Armstrong Stadium seemed a bit... noisy, like a traditional seafood market. The sounds of hawking and discussion mixed with the smell of fish hit your face. For a moment, all vision, hearing, smell, and even touch were disrupted, and it was dizzy. I don't even know where the focus should be.
So, what do the professionals think?
"Don't worry, I believe the second set will be different." Agassi politely comforted Jiang Yanyun, because he could deeply feel the worry and frustration radiating from Jiang Yanyun——
In fact, after the game started, Jiang Yanyun's attention gradually shifted to the field. Compared with idols, Gao Wen's game was still slightly better.
Jiang Yanyun's heart was still curled up nervously, and he was a little out of breath, but he still tried his best to stay calm, "Are you serious?"
Agassi nodded lightly and said, "Gavin is very smart. He has been adjusting and testing. He should have never encountered a one-handed backhand player like Stan, but it is not surprising. There are few even in the entire tour. SLR players can come and go like Stan and attack with ease."
"The most powerful thing about Stan's one-handed backhand is the tearing shot. It is not only sudden, but also has solid power. The most important thing is that it has great control and explosive power. Even Rafa and Roger are very injured. Brain, this beat is almost unpredictable and can only be suppressed and controlled.”
"This is also the tactic Gao Wen has been implementing in the first set."
Throughout the tour, there are very few players with one-handed backhands, and even fewer of them can occupy a place in the top twenty in the world. Federer, Dimitrov, Thiem, Wawrinka, Tsitsipas... …The weakness of strength and the instability of support are both obvious.
Wawrinka is the only player who uses his strength unreasonably and directly.
In fact, Tim could do it later, but Tim's swing movements are relatively large, and power movements require more support from footwork adjustments to complete, so he often encounters a situation where his physical strength is reduced and his footwork adjustments are not in place. As for the backhand being unable to exert force, he was forced to cut the ball back.
Facing other players, there is no problem with cutting, but facing Nadal, especially Nadal on clay, it is almost like a meat bun beating a dog.
Wawrinka has no such problem. He can even forcefully exert force in a very awkward state, and his backhand attack is, to a certain extent, more powerful than his forehand.
It’s not that Wawrinka’s backhand is better than his forehand, but because the biggest advantage of the one-handed backhand is the concealment of the shot. The one-handed shot can completely hide his hitting method and intention, which also makes the backhand shot more precise. It is sudden, and this characteristic is vividly displayed in Wawrinka's backhand attack -
Unpredictable!
Moreover, it is more impactful than Kyrgios's forehand. Wawrinka's one-handed backhand can tear out some unimaginable lines and angles. Even if the player predicts accurately, he cannot catch up at all. The strength, speed, angle, landing, etc. All the points are present, which means that if Wawrinka plays God mode, he will indeed sweep through the army.
With impact and suddenness, the one-handed backhand does play an important role in Wawrinka's game. It can even be said that he is one of the few players whose backhand is stronger than his forehand.
It is almost impossible to find players of the same type as Wawrinka on the tour. For Gao Wen, who lacks game experience, it is even more of a headache. He needs to spend a lot of time adapting to Wawrinka's offensive routine.
Agassi's tone of voice was very polite, but his in-depth analysis was not polite at all, but maintained his professionalism. He pried into the first set of the game with a real knife and a unique perspective, and he could clearly see Gao Wen's tactics at a glance. intention--
The first set was obviously not that simple.
