Chapter 1264 Dazzling
Diagonal blind spot, Dimitrov directly tore the angle apart.
In the diagonal shot, Sok used the force to further tear the angle, making full use of the width of the doubles court and fully mobilizing the angle.
Gap!
Like Dimitrov, Sock also aimed at an opening and exerted full force. It can be seen from his hitting action that he swung his racket with an aim for the winning point.
At this time, Dimitrov's position was a bit awkward: firstly, his feet were continuously moving vertically, and Sock's diagonal shot just missed his position.
Secondly, after completing a forehand volley attack, the center of gravity of the body continued to press forward, and when he started for the second time, his feet were nailed in place.
but!
Don't forget, this is a doubles match.
A gust of blue wind whizzed along the net and across the entire court.
Gao Wen.
After completing the previous shot, he dodged and observed Dimitrov's shot. During the brief break, Gawain noticed the running Sock.
The answer to Sock's hitting line is very simple, because in the straight line direction of Sock, there is Pospisil standing in front of the net like a high wall. Naturally, he only has one choice, which is a diagonal line.
make a prompt decision!
Gao Wen has already started.
The connection between the long strides was like a rushing river, mixed with roars and echoes, merging into the howling wind. In just a blink of an eye, the figure had already reached from one end of the net to the other, cutting off the sound of the audience preparing to cheer and celebrate, and intercepting Sok's attempt to score the winning point.
While running at full speed at high speed, my feet were skating quickly on the red clay, and the control of emergency braking was still not precise enough.
So Gao Wen simply went with the flow.
He did not choose emergency braking, nor did he give up controlling his steps. Instead, he continued to slide, following the inertia of the forward rush, and intercepted the flight trajectory of the tennis ball with a one-handed backhand, blocking it.
The racket is positioned above the net, pushing and pressing down from top to bottom. Although there is no force applied, the rhythm of the connection between the shots can still create impact.
Pop.
The sound of the ball hitting the ground is not solid, more like a light tap.
On the opposite side of the court, figures were intertwined.
In a short period of time, he also completed a defensive replacement -
Pospisil has returned to his position.
He walked to the center of the court, stood in front of the net, covered different lines in front of the net, and just hit Gao Wen's return.
Subconsciously, Pospisil made an interception.
Just like playing badminton, before the tennis ball hits the ground, he has already seized the opportunity in front of the net, blocking it with his forehand and sending the tennis ball straight back.
At this time, Gawain was adjusting his steps and trying to return to defense. He could see Dimitrov and Pospisil engaging in a head-on fight.
One comes, one goes.
Then, once again—
One comes, one goes.
In the blink of an eye, the two men had already fought two rounds in front of the net. There was no strategy at all, it was all based on conditioned reflexes, it was dazzling.
This time, Pospisil had the upper hand—
As the world's fifth-ranked doubles player, confrontations in front of the net are a daily part of the game, and those coping strategies are deeply imprinted in muscle memory.
Even if it is a conditioned reflex, his return line and hitting technique can still give him the upper hand.
In just two rounds, Pospisil used changes in wrist shots to continue to exert pressure, forcing Dimitrov's return ball to rise in a parabola.
A high ball means an opportunity to press down. Although it is not a high-pressure ball, it is also a downward-pressing ball, which is equivalent to a point kill in badminton.
Pospisil, definitely not to be missed.
Take small steps to adjust, jump slightly, and find the hitting point slightly above your head.
Swing the racket.
Press down.
Judging from the batting action, it should be a light hit, but at the moment of hitting the ball, the wrist makes a downward pressing motion, and the speed of the entire batting increases.
Moreover, the landing point is also very particular.
It was slightly deviated from Dimitrov's position, but not too far away. In simple terms, it destroyed Dimitrov's judgment of the hitting space. Even if he successfully intercepted the downward ball, it was difficult to control it accurately. Then, Pospisil was able to make another high-pressure ball.
The entire tactical intention is very clear and strong.
Snap!
Crisp, light, and deft.
After two rounds, Pospisil was the first to create an opportunity and break the deadlock, with a roar at the moment of hitting the ball.
It's about exerting force and also about control.
It can be seen that Pospisil is very eager for this point, and his attention and condition have been raised to the extreme.
Then--
A figure appeared.
It's Dimitrov, and at the same time, it's Gawain.
Pospisil's shot landed at the junction of the two opposing players. There was no time to discuss, so both players started and rushed towards the ball at the same time.
Gawain was in front and Dimitrov was behind, and the two figures overlapped. In the end, it was Gawain who intercepted the return ball in front.
The tennis ball is flying.
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Pospisil was delighted: Here it comes, a high-pressure opportunity.
The previous shot was a point kill without full force; this time it should be high pressure, hitting the ball with full force.
Pospisil adjusted his steps continuously, preparing for the high pressure, but——
etc.
etc!
Things don't seem to be right.
Pospisil was a little slow before he realized that Gawain's interception was very delicate and meticulous, with perfect arc control, and it actually went over the top.
Surprisingly! Over the top! Success!
Pospisil, 193cm, is as tall as Gao Wen and stands in front of the net like a wall, close to the net, ready to press high at any time.
As a result, Gao Wen's lightning-fast racket control allowed him to hit an overhead ball miraculously, cleverly defusing all attacks.
Pospisil: ???
Is this reasonable?
There was a cry of surprise from the entire stadium. Apparently, no one expected that Pospisil's aggressive combo at the net would end in such a meaningless way.
However, the ball is not over yet, so where will Gawain's shot land?
whoosh.
whoosh.
The tennis ball flew over Pospisil, then over Sock who was about to go to the net, and flew towards the baseline.
Wow! The whole audience was stunned.
Sock was also a little panicked. He was originally preparing to press forward and join Pospisil to block the ball in front of the net, but Gawain's shot reversed the situation.
Run wildly.
Sprint.
Sok ran all the way and returned to the baseline in a flash.
Pressing the line!
Gawain's lob was just on the line and landed accurately within bounds. Amid the exclamations of the audience, this huge problem was handed over to Sok.
The only thing to be thankful for is that Gawain's shots were already very difficult, so his control was slightly insufficient, with almost no rotation, and he went straight up and down after landing, which also left Sock with room to hit the ball.
Sock slammed on the brakes, turned 180 degrees clockwise, and swung his forehand in a circle, using the power of the rotation to hit the ball with full force.
Ah! He roared as he exerted force, and as the world spun around, he tried to increase the speed and power of the ball.
And Sok did it.
With this shot, Sock showed off his talent on the forehand.
McEnroe once said that Sock's forehand is in the top five of the ATP and has the strength to challenge Del Potro. This is not about pure strength, but comprehensive strength. Sock does have multiple hitting weapons in the forehand position and can continue to exert force even in difficult situations.
Like cracking a whip.
Boom! (End of this chapter)