Buzz buzz.
Buzz buzz.
The restlessness and noise of the Philippe-Chatier Stadium could not be calmed for a long time. The scorching sun covered the entire stadium, and the ground temperature was soaring toward 40 degrees. The surging heat wave filled every pore, so that even the burning sweat could not be drained smoothly. , the whole person was filled with rolling hot air.
It could explode at any time——
The audience who were finally able to enter the venue after taking a break seemed to have no end in sight, and they continued to pour in one after another, unable to stop.
As a result, the bustling restlessness continued to surge in the air, so much so that the referee announced that the inter-set break was over and the game could not start.
Wait, is this the extra rest time the audience got for the two players?
However……
The Parisian audience didn't buy it.
"Shh!"
"Porphyrin!"
The boos were everywhere, gradually gathering from all directions, and in an instant they filled the whole place——
Not for Gawain, nor for Tim, but for the audience who are still moving, still looking for seats, and still not seated.
This is Roland Garros. Any behavior that affects the progress of the game or spoils the excitement of the game may become the target of complaints from the audience, even the innocent audience. Rushing away with passers-by.
even!
The on-site director also followed suit, and the camera lens focused, focused, and focused again, locking in the audience who were still moving among the dense crowd——
The corpse was whipped in public.
"Shh!"
The boos became louder and more exaggerated. One or two of the audience lowered their heads and quickly took their seats. At this time, they no longer cared about etiquette.
Having just experienced the ups and downs of the third set and the exciting tie-break, the entire audience could not wait to enter the excitement of the fourth set. However, they were tricked by their "teammates" and were unable to continue the match. The two players on the court also showed helpless smiles.
At this point, you can see the difference in experience——
Although Gao Wen does not have much experience, he has obviously more experience in major championships. Especially after experiencing the "seven-point chaos" in Melbourne Park, he also has a better understanding of sudden accidents on the scene.
Instead of being too anxious, he came to the sidelines, wiped his sweat first, and then took deep breaths to adjust his rhythm. Not only did he make full use of the precious rest time, but he also concentrated on avoiding being accidentally disturbed by the scene.
Thiem, on the other hand, is not the case. This is the first time in his career that he has entered the center court. In the previous three sets, he was completely immersed in the competition and it was not obvious yet. At this time, an accident occurred on the scene, and he suddenly realized that the entire court was so huge and magnificent. , like a giant beast crawling in front of you.
The boos that filled the audience made Tim a little surprised and a little surprised, which immediately highlighted his youthfulness.
However, Tim's character has always been calm and reserved. After being distracted for a while, he lowered his head, tried his best to exclude those distractions, and carefully thought about how the next fourth set should unfold.
There is only one small detail——
Even though the game was never able to restart, Tim still stood on the baseline and was ready to serve, just like a primary school student who was being punished for standing. Tim stood on the baseline as long as the audience booed and made noise.
Anyone can tell at a glance that he is an honest man.
When the restlessness on the scene finally calmed down and the referee announced that the game would continue, a full four minutes and fifty seconds had passed since the wonderful set point in the third set.
In other words, the two players felt "cold" for nearly five minutes before restarting the game, but I don't know if this may have any impact——
The answer is, no.
In the fourth set, Tim served first.
Just like his character, Tim's nature is to be diligent and conscientious. Even if he is interrupted or disturbed, he can still maintain his concentration.
Tim also
Realizing the importance of the fourth set, for him, it was a set with no retreat, so he was particularly proactive in the opening stage.
"40:15".
Tim still maintained a high-intensity offensive firepower and scored two consecutive points without any visible impact of his extreme physical strength.
However!
Just when everyone thought Tim would secure serve and start the fourth set smoothly, fluctuations occurred——
In the final analysis, Tim is still too "immature". His experience in Grand Slams, center court experience, and even experience in facing big scenes are all slightly inferior.
First there was extreme physical strength, and then there was on-site interference. Although Tim had been trying hard to maintain concentration, he still relaxed a little after getting the game point.
To be precise, it's not about being relaxed, but about being eager——
Tim also believed that there was no problem in this game. He had already begun to think about how he should lay out and attack in the next game when Gao Wen served.
A little laxity in concentration, and then the situation becomes loose.
Double fault!
The third double fault of the game, Tim conceded the first point.
"40:30".
None of the on-site commentators noticed the abnormality. The occasional double fault is understandable. After all, the players are not robots; and this point is not a critical point. After a double fault, Tim also grasped a game point.
It doesn't matter.
However, people overlooked Thiem’s opponent:
Gawain.
His grasp of the context and atmosphere of the game is absolutely top-notch.
Perhaps, a double fault can’t explain anything, but it directly led to Gawain’s decision to change his tactics in the next point——
If you make a mistake and lose points, it doesn't matter. Anyway, Tim had the advantage in this game.
But what if a score is scored? really!
"40:40".
When receiving the serve, facing Tim's first serve, Gao Wen chose to fight for a shot and unexpectedly entered the area smoothly, which also caused Tim to become passive.
It can be clearly noticed that Tim did not expect Gao Wen's fight, and the defensive connection was slightly slower, which also directly affected the quality of defense.
Gao Wen did not miss it, and made two consecutive high-quality attacks. Finally, Tim had to choose a backhand to fight in a straight line to break the game, but the fight did not enter the zone and sent the point out of bounds, and then the game came to a tie.
The situation has undergone a subtle change.
Originally, Tim was already preparing to receive Gao Wen's serve, but in the blink of an eye he had to face the test of a draw. The importance of the next point is self-evident.
Tennis matches are like this. It seems calm, but in fact there are turbulent undercurrents. Those moments that don't look like opportunities at all often hide murderous intent. Although they are not changing rapidly, they are not far away. Therefore, the players' interpretation and grasp of the game also have to do with it. It becomes more and more important.
Gawain immediately realized that the opportunity had come.
Obviously, this is not Gawain's plan——
Tim's first serve game, not to mention whether Tim was tired or not, Gao Wen was tired anyway. The impact of the big tie-break did exist objectively; and the clay court game was more of a test of the body and will. It was tough. After experiencing the intense experience of three sets, my nerves were already tense to the extreme.
He needed a little breather.
However, the opportunity presented itself, and Gawain certainly had no reason to miss it.
