Chapter 1418: Escape from Death

Rafael Nadal, the King of Clay, the King of Roland Garros.

From the one-handed backhand high ball in the previous shot, to the long-distance sliding forehand whip save in this shot, Nadal showed his talent and ability to the fullest.

Especially his keen touch on the defensive end.

If anyone is curious, why Nadal is in poor form and has fallen to his lowest point in the past decade, but his performance in the first four games in Paris is still so strong, and why he was able to firmly suppress Gao Wen in the first two sets today, this is the reason -

Never underestimate Nadal's fighting spirit, never! In this point, Nadal was pushed to the limit, and Gawain made full use of his advantage in serving. However, in the predicament of being on the verge of collapse, Nadal once again showed his familiarity and understanding of the clay and the Philippe Chatrier court, and successfully touched the high-pressure ball that Gawain was determined to win by sliding and forehand.

and!

Not only is Nadal good at defending and saving the ball, he also shows his ability to turn defense into offense with one shot. Relying on the flick of his wrist and the release of upper limb strength, the racket hits a diagonal line like a whip, flying at a full speed along the large angle of the diagonal.

Sharp, agile, light and fierce.

The long sword is unsheathed.

It can be seen from the trajectory of the ball that even in a desperate situation, Nadal's strong topspin still perfectly controls the trajectory and angle of the parabola, finding a narrow gap near the net, trying to tear through Gawain's blockade, and finally completing the breakthrough and entering the bounds.

The thrilling big diagonal line made the whole audience hold their breath.

On the other side of the court——

Gao Wen, on high alert, fully tense.

Tiptoe. Small steps.

Jump. Adjust.

Gawain never let his guard down, because he knew Nadal's ability and his fighting spirit. Even if he had completely gained the upper hand, as long as the ball was not over, everything was possible.

In 2022, in the French Open semi-finals, Nadal played against Zverev. The first set went into a tiebreak. Zverev performed very well and got four consecutive set points at "6:2". Almost everyone thought that the victory should belong to the German; moreover, in almost every point of the duel, Zverev had an absolute advantage, pushing Nadal into the abyss step by step.

However, the final score was "10:8", and the Spaniard reversed and won the first set.

Everything is possible.

What's more, Gao Wen was the one lagging behind now, and faced a long and protracted tug-of-war in his own serve game. He had no right to take it lightly.

Gao Wen's footsteps have been adjusted all the time. From the moment he landed on the ground with high pressure in the previous shot, he has always kept his toes on tiptoe, and his center of gravity is completely light and agile.

He took a step forward and moved sideways, with a downcast mind and a slightly focused gaze.

Then--

Slash.

The "Federer-Nadal Final" during their peak period, in which Nadal broke Federer's net blockade with a forehand pass in an extremely passive situation, has always been one of the most classic scenes. As a spectator, Gao Wen has witnessed such a scene countless times in front of the TV, and clenched his fists to cheer for Nadal.

Now, it was Gao Wen's turn to experience it for himself.

Tiptoe.

move.

leap.

Because you are standing in front of the net, the speed and rhythm are accelerated, and everything becomes very fast as if you press the fast-forward button. Naturally, the reaction time is also severely compressed. It is too late to move and you have to leap.

The body rises into the air.

High up.

Gently.

Just as the tennis ball was about to break through, Gao Wen stretched his body to the limit, turned his back, and his two-handed backhand shot turned into a one-handed one.

One stretch, one block.

Take off.

extend.

The body broke free from the constraints of gravity and stretched out completely in mid-air. There was no skill or calculation, just relying on instinct to respond, showing the ability of his physical fitness without reservation, and then praying silently in the depths of his heart. The concentration has reached the extreme.

There was the sound of wind and rustling, and one could even hear the sounds of muscles bursting and blood boiling, and large flames leaped up.

Then.

Stopped.

Bang—the wrist could deeply feel the impact of the force and rotation, like a raging wave, rushing towards him in an instant so that he had to hold his breath to barely stand firm, but the whole world still began to spin, and all the light turned into a blurry halo.

However, Gawain held his breath, and in the split second of lightning, he gently turned his wrist, and his soft hand strength wrapped around the tennis ball.

The next second, the fierce reaction force pushed the tennis ball back.

Time, stop.

On one side of the court, Gao Wen spread his wings and stretched his body, completely suspended in the air. Although his back was facing the court, his head was still staring at the direction of the tennis ball's flight and turning back.

On the other side of the court, Nadal lost control of his body and continued to rush forward, staggering and waiting for the inertia of the sliding step to weaken, struggling to prepare for the second start, his eyes fixed on the tennis ball, and attacking again.

tread.

Tap tap.

The latest novel is published first on Liu9shuba!

Nadal started, the Spanish bull once again demonstrated his unparalleled footwork control on clay, and started three times incredible, rushing forward with all his strength, but...

It's too late.

Gao Wen's return ball flew over the net lightly, with almost no power and rotation, falling vertically and landing close to the net, which was perfect.

Nadal couldn't catch up.

Although it was not Gao Wen's original intention, this reflexive shot still showed excellent touch and hit a perfect little ball.

The whole audience stared with bated breath——

I watched the tennis ball fall along the net, and then after one, two, and three jumps, there was no movement. It was a beat late. Nadal actually appeared in the serving area and continued to rush forward. He was almost there, just a little bit, but still missed it.

This point belongs to Gao Wen.

Boom! The brain exploded and went blank. In the end, only a buzzing sound was left in the ears.

Nadal has already played to his full potential, displaying all his skills and forcing himself to perform at the highest level possible in his current state.

Gao Wen also performed to the utmost, being able to plan everything out and respond flexibly. He was tense and focused throughout the whole process, showing his strength without reservation.

When two brave men meet on a narrow road, the brave one wins.

But this time, the two heroes met, and finally with a little bit of luck, Gawain escaped death, from advantage to disadvantage and finally ended the round, winning this point in the strong collision -

Absolutely wonderful!

Breathtaking!

Over there, Gawain flipped over and nearly fell to the ground, but he cleverly controlled his body and knelt on one knee, like a Terminator. He saw the tennis ball bounce twice to score, and in an instant, he stood up suddenly with clenched fists, releasing all his emotions.

“Ahhhh!”

“Ahhhh!”

Roar, roar, release.

Gawain, without reservation—

There were four break points and a set point in a game that lasted a full ten minutes, but he finally held his serve.

Escape from death.

The game is not over yet, the outcome is still a mystery. Standing on the edge of the cliff, Gawain is still trying his best.

Small universe, burning.

In an instant, the whole audience was boiling.

(End of this chapter)