Match Point: Chapter 1956 Biting to the bone
【match point】【】
Calm, cool, steady, restrained, repressed—
The more frenetic Arthur Ashe Stadium becomes, the calmer Djokovic and Gawain become. Even their hearts and breathing slowly slow down and cool down.
Murderous intent spreads.
Earlier, it was Gawain who saved the match point, and now it is Djokovic who saves the match point. Moreover, this is the tie-break, and the show has obviously just begun.
"6:6".
Each subsequent point could be a match point, but it could also be a game-ending moment, with both players teetering on the tightrope.
The tip of the knife dances wildly!
Now, it depends on who can fight to the end at the critical moment.
For now?
It's hard to tell, but Djokovic has a slight advantage, because the next point is still Djokovic's serve.
In the previous point, Djokovic's entire layout and execution were crisp and straightforward, a state he did not even show in the first set.
So, what about this point?
call.
Arthur Ashe Stadium is very, very quiet. Different from the noise just now, it is now too quiet. Even the wind has stopped.
a district.
Djokovic started hitting the ball again, endlessly, endlessly, and the sound of the tennis ball hitting the ground made the air gradually tighten.
All is still -
Then.
Outside corner!
This time, Djokovic also knew that the same tactic could not be used twice, so he changed the tactic again and served with strong topspin from the outside corner.
After landing, he jumped high and pulled out with a strong side spin.
Obviously, this is a conspiracy.
Even if Gawain predicts accurately, Djokovic's serve can still contain Gawain. From the beginning of the serve, the world's No. 1 starts his layout.
This time, Gao Wen's mentality and state were slightly different. It was no longer the match point, but back to the same starting line, and all the distracting thoughts that had briefly arisen disappeared.
Palm, grip, adjust, grip again, hold the racket tightly.
The impact of the crazy wave collides with the sharpness of concentration. Both the mind and state are at their best, and the conditioned reflex is activated.
With one kick of his feet, he stepped forward.
A big step forward.
His body rose into the air, and even though he was already passive, he still stepped forward to grab a shot, not to grab the serve, but to smooth out the disadvantage.
Forehand, quick throw, push and sweep.
There are no tricks or tricks, just follow the swing trajectory and direction of movement, and push the tennis ball back solidly and steadily.
Return the way you came.
Where you come from, where you go back.
As a result, the tennis ball returned to Djokovic's feet, and he returned the ball like a wall. Maybe the landing point was still a little bit wrong, not deep enough, but the effect was achieved. Djokovic turned his body sideways in panic, but did not Before he could regain his footing, he had to hit the forehand.
Paddle ball?
No.
For the second consecutive point, Djokovic broke his usual tactical routine and hit a forehand shot while being squeezed on his feet.
Not only did he use the force to hit, but he also released the force quickly. It was actually a flat blow, and he hit him head-on with a hard bridge and a hard horse -
This is not at all like the match between Djokovic and Gauvin, not even in the first set, but more like the semi-final between Federer and Gauvin.
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【match point】【】
There is a strong collision at the level of rhythm, power and speed, and the layout of the first three beats can often widen the gap.
Now, too.
Djokovic not only changes the way he hits the ball, but also changes the line of the shot.
This shot is a slash.
Repeated return kicks.
Once again, Gao Wen was caught off guard. Because of the outside corner serving, Gao Wen's footsteps were pulled out of the singles line. Naturally, his first reaction was to return to defend his backhand and open up. As a result, Djokovic chose to repeat the line with a quick strike. Gawain stopped and turned suddenly and then started again and pulled back.
Passivity, after all, is still passive. The passivity of the receiving side has not been changed.
So, cutting?
At this year's US Open, Gawain's forehand chipping really played an important role, often changing the situation of the battle.
However!
nor.
Like Djokovic, Gao Wen also took risks with his return. He hit a straight forehand, collided head-on, and launched an attack with the second consecutive shot.
"Strength vs. Strength."
Although Gao Wen's center of gravity was unstable during the movement and his power was not so solid, this shot was resolute and decisive enough. With a sweeping forehand, the tennis ball drilled into Djokovic's backhand along a straight line. Bit.
Unfortunately, in pursuit of speed and connection, the line control was slightly poor, and the angle was not completely broken, falling into the middle of the court on the side of Djokovic's backhand.
Djokovic arrived with two long strides, and without hesitation, he attacked for the third time in a row, using his two-handed backhand to sweep the "inside-out" slash.
bullet! Pierce!
pretty!
Djokovic's backhand shot, you can tell at a glance that it is waiting here. He is decisive and daring to fight. It is not only solid but also violent.
The scene was filled with exclamations—
I almost started clapping and cheering.
But the voice got stuck in his throat, because the audience noticed that Djokovic was waiting in the backhand position early to return the ball, so why not Gawain?
Gawain had also anticipated Djokovic's backhand slash, and he didn't even need to speed up deliberately, he had already arrived in an orderly manner.
"Backhand vs backhand".
"Strength vs. Strength."
Gawain didn't show any signs of weakness. He faced forward with a solid and powerful backhand with both hands. He hit the ball with a heavy hammer. The clean and crisp sound of the ball seemed to be ready to explode the tennis ball. The power that exploded in an instant was like a mushroom cloud. It rushed towards my face and directly cut off the trivial sounds in the audience.
Breathe, pause, as if that heavy punch hit the chest firmly.
This round, it's different.
The first is strength, the second is concentration, and the third is calculation.
Whether Djokovic or Gawain, they are all exerting their strength and breaking the game, but at the same time, they have predicted the opponent's means of breaking the game, prepared in advance, and launched a counterattack on the spot~www.mtlnovel. com~ The collision of strength and strength will burst out more sparks, and every beat is so solid and violent.
Don't give in an inch!
Tit for tat!
Now, all layouts and traps are no longer counted. Both players must recalculate and re-lay out the ball during the round, and the game enters a new stage.
Djokovic braked his steps, raised his backhand with both hands, and without hesitation hit him head-on. With a flick of his wrist, the speed of his racket increased.
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Seeing this scene, Gao Wen immediately realized Djokovic's purpose, stepped on hot wheels across the court, and sprinted towards the forehand position.
Then-
Backhand, straight line.
Gawain once again prepared to predict, but the quality of Djokovic's shot was really excellent. It was not only heavy but also accurate, and it accurately landed on the baseline triangle of Gawain's forehand position.
blind spot.
Straight and deep, heavy and tricky.
This is the real killing point. Like a sniper, Djokovic aims at this landing point to complete a ten-ring blow.
Conspiracy!
Even if Gawain predicts accurately, the impact of the ball is still powerful enough, which also forces Gawain to improve his condition.
panic?
No, not at all, not only not, but the adrenaline was pumping.
calm. Calm. Biting to the bone. Trembling.
He inhaled once, but before he could exhale, Gawain had already arrived on horseback. His forehand was like a long sword unsheathed, and he faced him head-on not to be outdone.
In the storm, it stood tall and strong, filled with murderous intent.