Qiao Wangsheng held his breath and stared intently at Gawain who was running wildly on the court, his heart beating like a drum.
After "4:4", in Simon's serve game, Gao Wen did not give up easily, and still held on to the situation point by point, even catching up to a tie at one point.
Unfortunately, Simon, who was rock solid at the critical moment, still performed better, winning two points in a row without giving up a break point, and once again held serve.
Then, there was a break between rounds, and after a brief check by medical staff to confirm that there were no other conditions, the game continued.
In the service game with no way out, Gao Wen was obviously exhausted and fell behind again at 15:40, giving up two consecutive match points.
Anyone with a discerning eye can see that there is still not much fuel left in Gawain's tank. The back-and-forth rounds of tug-of-war are exactly Simon's favorite and best way to compete. In the case of Gawain's lack of physical fitness, Gawain's competition It is indeed very difficult.
Some people may say that this is already a game with slim hope, why should we fight to the end?
Perhaps, giving up strategically is a wiser choice. After all, this is just a Masters semi-final. There should be many, many opportunities for Gao Wen in the future. There is no need to get a bloody head. Be smart and rational, and it will be easier. Keep it simple.
But the problem is that life is like this. There is only a difference between once and countless times. If you choose to "take it easy" this time, then next time you need to be more nervous and tough, you may not be able to do it again. Because there is no longer that persistence and passion deep in my bones.
Giving up will form a habit.
Gawain refuses to do so.
Therefore, Gawain is still running.
There was another tug-of-war. At this time, the round had accumulated eighteen shots, and it was about to break through twenty. Gawain seemed to be running out of time, but Simon on the other side of the court seemed to be able to continue running for ten more. After ten rounds, the fierce battle had truly become a literal torture.
However, Gawain still fights.
Kick the ground! brake! Turn around!
work hard!
There is no transitional shot in the two-handed backhand. Instead, when the steps are not in place, it relies entirely on the rotation power of the upper body to hit the ball forward.
Push! break out! freed!
Along with a roar that erupted from the depths of his dantian, hot sweat exploded directly, and it was obvious that Gawain's entire body was thrown outward.
boom!
Very sudden and very determined.
Backhand straight line!
The long sword was unsheathed and appeared out of the air. A thrilling straight line penetrated the sideline of the court and forcibly pinned Simon's second defensive step in place.
"Inside."
The linesman's gesture was very firm and he pressed the line for a good shot.
"30:40".
In the fifth, Gao Wen has saved the fifth match point. If the three consecutive break points in the previous service game are also counted, as well as Simon's two serves to win the game in the second set, then this It's far from the fifth match point.
Qiao Wangsheng was filled with excitement.
But at this moment, Qiao Wangsheng could no longer shout "come on", and just stared at the stubborn and unyielding figure on the court quietly:
Gawain, no longer has the energy to celebrate.
He supported the ground with the racket, folded his hands on the racket handle, and then placed his forehead on the back of his hands. His tall body bent like a cooked prawn, breathing heavily, and beads of sweat the size of peas fell one by one. The ball fell down, landed on the court, and bloomed into a flower.
Qiao Wangsheng could even see that Gao Wen's knees were shaking uncontrollably, and he tried his best to keep his body standing.
Before the voice rushed out of his throat, Qiao Wangsheng's eyes were already filled with tears. He couldn't bear to continue watching. The scene in front of him was really too cruel. However, he forced himself to continue watching because Gawain did not give up the fight. Neither can he, this battle isn't over yet.
The entire center court was silent.
Huchihuchi.
Gawain felt that his chest was like a bellows. Every time it rose and fell, he could feel the burning heat waves, which were getting stronger and stronger.
It was almost impossible to straighten the knees, and the calves continued to tremble slightly, like a steel cable that was constantly swaying in the strong wind. Every time I moved, I could clearly feel the slight tingling sensation of the dense embroidery needles drilling into the pores, which was overwhelming. Even his body started to shake.
Plop, plop, plop.
Gawain listened carefully to the sound of his heart hitting his chest, strong and powerful.
Then, taking a deep breath, Gawain stood up straight again, straightened his back, and walked to the baseline again, ready to continue fighting.
Qiao Wangsheng didn't realize it himself. He clenched his fists and his heart surged uncontrollably.
Match point.
Gawain serves, second zone, outside corner.
Simon accurately predicted the route, and Gao Wen obviously no longer had the strength to push off the ground, so his serving speed dropped all the way to 158 kilometers per hour. However, Simon still did not attack, and continued his usual style, hitting back in an orderly manner, and forming a baseline Press in the deep zone and the round ball will take shape again.
first. Go.
first. Go.
The tennis ball flying back and forth on the court captured the attention of the audience. In the blink of an eye, it had exceeded twenty beats, and it was still going on.
A chip.
On the twenty-third shot, Simon's transitional cut was slightly insufficient and the landing point was shallow. Gao Wen immediately seized the opportunity and entered the court with one step forward, preparing to grab a rising point to launch an attack.
However, the lack of force on the ground caused Gao Wen to step forward a little slower, which affected the control of the hitting point. This also made Gao Wen more careful with his shots. He used his two-hand backhand very solidly and actively used force to grab the ball. When you reach the ascending point, strike in the diagonal direction with all your strength. At the same time, lift your wrist slightly upward to prevent the parabola from not pulling up and causing the net to fall.
Whoosh!
The tennis ball flew out, but at the same time, the sudden burst of power broke the body's balance. The knees softened, and you could clearly feel that the muscles in the left calf were tightening again, as if they were cramping again.
However, Gawain could no longer care about it. He was concentrating on the tennis ball. He tapped his left foot slightly and relied on his right leg to support his body, still maintaining a defensive posture.
The mustard-yellow streamline broke Simon's prediction. It was obvious that Simon was sprinting towards his right side, guarding his forehand position, worried that Gawain's backhand straight line would succeed again; in the end, Simon could only watch. He looked at the tennis ball jumping out in the opposite direction to him.
Time slowed down.
The entire audience held their breath and watched the tennis ball leap out.
"Out of bounds!"
The linesman raised his left hand and firmly stated that Gao Wen's backhand diagonal line deviated from the boundary. It was half a ball and it was very obvious that it was out of bounds.
competition is over.
Gawain saved five match points and fought tenaciously until the last minute, but in the end he still couldn't get past Simon. The last twenty-four rounds of tug-of-war was another Simon's iconic long shot round. With Gawain's The diagonal line ended up going out of bounds, and he lost to his opponent in three hard-fought games, ending his first journey in the Magic City.
It's over, it's all over.
