Chapter 1133 Provocation Skills
Aggressive!
Strong pressure!
In this game, Zverev's performance was very positive and proactive, which was obviously different from his usual playing style.
As mentioned before, Zverev is very similar to Djokovic after 2017. He is the type who has a balanced offense and defense, but often prefers to fight at the baseline. He stands at the baseline and continuously engages in long rounds of tug-of-war, grinding his opponent until he loses his temper, and he does not take the initiative to attack much.
but!
Zverev, who was burning with desire to win today, looked very strong and eager, and took the lead in Gawain's serve.
In this ball, Gao Wen's return was actually of good quality. The angle, speed, power and depth were all well maintained. It landed in the deep area of Zverev's backhand. Although it did not hit the sideline, the diagonal angle was also controlled, suppressing Zverev's steps that were ready to enter the baseline.
Facing such a return, Zverev took the lead -
Backhand!
He seized the connecting rhythm, and although his steps did not move forward, his racket swing was slightly faster, relying on a two-handed backhand to increase the racket head speed.
Bang! From strength to speed, Zverev has improved all aspects. The tennis ball sprints along the diagonal direction like a cannonball, and the angle is slightly torn.
Because Zverev's attack was very sudden, he took advantage of the time difference in rhythm, so that Gawain was a little embarrassed and his steps were slightly out of place.
But Gao Wen was not afraid at all. Without getting his feet in place, he bravely faced forward with a two-handed backhand, threw his body out directly, hit the ball head-on like he was hitting the wall, and hit the tennis ball back hard again.
Return along the same route.
"Backhand vs. backhand", "diagonal vs. diagonal".
At the same time, Gao Wen went a step further and flicked his wrist outward, further opening up the angle based on Zverev's move.
Pressing the line!
Gao Wen's return ball accurately pressed on the inside of Zverev's left sideline, with a large step of space from the baseline, and the angle was further opened.
Rush! Turn! Sink! Gawain's two-handed backhand was no less impressive, pushing back the pressure in the strong collision, which also pulled Zverev's footsteps out of the singles line.
Zverev looked sharp, unmoved, and set up his backhand with both hands early, and then -
Turn and swing.
"Tough vs tough".
Zverev collided with Gawain again without giving in, and then added strength, speed and angle to Gawain's shot.
Getting faster, heavier, and more biased.
The entire angle has been completely torn apart. Zverev's return ball has landed near the baseline of the serving area, and the outer corner has been further torn apart.
The confrontation between the two players on the backhand was incredible, and Zverev showed a firm desire to attack and severely suppressed Gawain.
Sharp! Strong!
delicate!
Zverev's two-handed backhand is indeed excellent, rough but delicate, and it directly tore Gawain's footsteps out of the doubles line.
The whole audience exclaimed.
The two players' confrontation on the backhand diagonal line seemed to be repeating the same route, but each shot was pushing them to the edge of the cliff, becoming more and more extreme and dangerous.
Watch it!
Zverev already had a huge advantage. This backhand shot not only forced Gao Wen to lose his position, but also left Gao Wen with no space to hit the ball.
However, Gao Wen is still moving and not giving up. So, how will he choose to hit the ball? Straight? Or further tear the diagonal angle? Or a small ball?
Otherwise, is it cutting transition?
These returns are either too difficult or slightly lacking in quality, which will become opportunities for Zverev to score winning points. The situation is not optimistic.
But see——
Gawain took a series of big strides and threw his body completely out, feeling the rhythm and tempo of running, his eyes fixed on the flying light and shadow.
Left leg, kick.
Apply emergency brake and hold on.
The calf could feel the powerful impact force surging up like a tidal wave, but the left thigh supported it firmly, and all the reaction force was transmitted upward continuously. With a push off the ground and a turn of the body, it rushed up from the soles of the feet to the top of the head like an electric current, making the scalp numb and tremble.
Following the turning movement, both hands quickly rotate forward for the backhand, the body straddles the doubles line, and a swing of the racket impacts head-on.
When the racket crosses the axis of the body, the wrist speeds up, the racket head speed instantly increases to the extreme, and it is swung out quickly, solidly and powerfully.
Bang! The tennis ball flew out like an arrow, attracting the attention of thousands of people in the audience, and their heads began to turn.
From one side, to the other.
straight line.
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Strictly speaking, it should be a diagonal line, from outside the doubles line back to inside the singles line. This line must be a diagonal line, and the tennis ball draws a boomerang curve; however, the landing point is within the large triangle of Zverev's forehand baseline, aiming at the blind spot and hammering.
The iconic "outside-in" shot was earth-shattering.
On the other side of the court, Zverev was waiting in his tracks, still waiting for Gawain to continue hitting his backhand, and then he would prepare to attack in a straight line, aiming for the winning point.
However……
fraud!
That guy is a liar! Why did Gawain change his mind first?
What happened to the conservative approach? What happened to the passive approach? What happened to the tactical restraint?
fraud!
Zverev couldn't adjust his center of gravity, and he couldn't even start a second time. After taking a big step forward, his body no longer had the motivation to move forward. He looked helplessly at the curve and landing point of Gawain's return ball. There was only one thought in his mind: out of bounds, out of bounds, out of bounds.
The tennis ball was light and agile, like an elf. It flew over the posts, around the net, and back into the court from outside the court. Its vertical height was already lower than the net. It flew back at a low altitude, found an incredible path, returned to the court, and then fell and landed.
Explosion.
Blind spot!
Within the boundaries!
Gao Wen fought with a two-handed backhand, aiming at the blind spot, and ended up hitting a blind spot, landing on the ground and blooming proudly, pocketing the winning point.
Boom! Boom boom boom! Instantly, the audience's scalps tingled. They could not believe that Gawain and Zverev had a strong duel in the backhand position, and finally presented such a wonderful and extreme round.
From the route to the landing point to the technique, both players have shown their best. In the end, Gao Wen was more skilled, bolder, more positive and more proactive.
From the impossible to the possible, Gao Wen is still the new generation leader who amazes the whole world.
Zverev couldn't believe his eyes and subconsciously turned his head to look at Gawain on the other side of the court.
Gawain, still didn't celebrate.
After completing the shot, he just stood up straight, raised his chin slightly, followed the flight trajectory of the tennis ball, looked for the landing point, then nodded slightly, with a hint of satisfaction in his eyes. The slight curve at the corner of his mouth was filled with calmness and composure, and a confident smile bloomed.
Although his chest was heaving violently, and his sweat was shining in the sun, his bright smile revealed a sense of ease.
Pick it up at will and stroll in the garden leisurely.
Zverev: Damn! Why are you pretending?
(End of this chapter)