Chapter 1448: Full of confidence
- on the training ground.
Tap tap tap.
Gao Wen was running wildly, sprinting from the left end of the baseline to the right end of the court, his eyes fixed on the tennis ball that fell in the blind spot on the right baseline.
He pushed off the ground, slid, cut with his forehand, scooped and pocketed, cut a backspin ball, and saved the ball before it hit the ground, but his steps did not stop. He controlled an emergency stop and turn, and then his body continued to accelerate and sprint towards the left end of the baseline of the court like an arrow.
Across the net, Dimitrov has already reached the net.
In the previous shot, with a graceful one-handed backhand, Ditmirov hit a straight line like the Six Meridians Divine Sword, instantly reversing the disadvantage; immediately afterwards, Dimitrov had already seized the opportunity and rushed forward at full speed, entering the baseline and quickly reaching the net, firmly holding the advantage in front of the net.
However, Dimitrov did not expect that Gawain would actually cut a backspin; and it was in a straight line, giving up the forehand gap and aiming at the backhand position of the straight line again, catching Dimitrov off guard. His footwork reaction was a little slow, which was fatal in front of the net.
The hitting point was a little late.
However, in a passive situation, Dimitrov still tried to use his backhand to push out a long diagonal line from deep in the baseline, continuously squeezing Gao Wen's swing space. Even if Gao Wen's feet arrived smoothly, he could not win enough stretching space, using defense as offense and putting pressure on Gao Wen again.
...Unfortunately, Dimitrov pursued perfection and the ultimate, so the timing of his backhand shot was a little late, and the landing point was also very strict. As a result, the arc of the push could not be completely suppressed, and when it crossed half of the court and reached Gao Wen's backhand position, it was slightly too long from the baseline.
"Out!"
There were no linesmen in the practice match, but the fans at the scene couldn’t wait to shout out, and then a surge of cheers and whistles could be heard.
Meanwhile, Plan noticed that Gawain did not give up batting.
If it was a formal match, there would be no need to continue hitting the ball after scoring, but in a training match, their goal was not to win, but to continue training and polishing, so even if Dimitrov's return ball was out of bounds, Gawain still did not think that this round was over.
Tap tap tap.
Tap, tap, tap! From left to right, and then from right to left, running back and forth at a very fast speed, you can notice that Gao Wen's footwork on the clay is much smoother.
However, if you ask Gao Wen, he will say that the connection and transition are still not enough, and the gap can be felt obviously when compared with the hard ground.
Basic skills cannot be quickly established in one or two months.
Now he only relies on his own prediction and control to complete the adjustment; but it is far from forming an instinct. Once entering the real critical moment, the shortcomings and omissions will be exposed. The basic skills still need to be practiced. There is no shortcut. Day-to-day practice and competition are the only way.
Step, push! Gao Wen used his left leg to slide a short distance to brake.
This is an advanced move for controlling movement of feet on clay courts, a technique extended from sliding, which is equivalent to emergency braking on hard courts. However, on clay courts, "hard" braking cannot be performed, as it is easy to get injured and the hitting point is not easy to control. Instead, "soft" braking is required after buffering.
At this point, you can see that after the soft brake, Gawain has arrived at the batting position——
His footwork control was still lacking, so that the hitting point was a little far from his body, but Gao Wen's two-handed backhand was already launched quickly.
Push off the ground, swing the racket, and shoot.
Although the feet have braked, the body continues to rush forward due to inertia, which not only allows one to close the distance and find the hitting point, but also uses inertia to complete the swing of the racket. The body completes a clockwise rotation, and the whole person rotates. The swing action appears clean and neat, and it is all controlled by the wrist.
straight line.
Break the net.
Travel through time.
Falling.
Along this side of the court, it directly traces the trajectory of the sideline and finally lands accurately in the blind spot of the baseline.
The knife fell with a sudden movement.
"ah!"
“Ahhhh!”
Around the training ground, fans cheered and screamed, it was very lively.
In other words, even if Dimitrov's backhand push did not go out of bounds, Gawain could still easily complete a fatal blow with his sword unsheathed.
Ability, this is Gao Wen’s ability.
Focus, dedicate, immerse, burn——
Even in a training match, Gao Wen maintained 100% concentration, meticulous and dedicated, with a high morale burning in his body.
Plan couldn't help but cheer along with the crowd.
Watching the game on TV and watching it live are indeed two completely different experiences. It's not just about the speed and power of tennis, the intensity and tension of the confrontation; it's also about the cheers of the fans, the heat of the sun, and the humidity of the air.
The noise, the scorching heat, the burning sensation that can be clearly felt in every pore, makes my blood boil uncontrollably, and even my breathing can feel the heat of adrenaline.
Gawain, it's just around the corner.
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Without words, Plan could feel the flame of determination and will burning in those eyes.
The desire for victory, the focus on the game, the excitement for the challenge, all of them are condensed in the eyes and expression, full of confidence.
Just as Gawain said in the post-match press conference: It is true that clay is not Gawain's best surface; it is true that this is Gawain's first clay season in his career; it is true that from any perspective, Gawain's clay season can be called a success. He defeated Nadal and advanced to the semi-finals in his first appearance at Roland Garros. Just relying on such an achievement, Gawain can walk away with his head held high without having to worry about any complaints or attacks from the haters.
However, Gawain still longed for——
Eager to fight, eager to challenge, and eager to win.
Now that we have advanced to the semi-finals, why not go one step further?
He is not satisfied, he never stops, he can still feel the hunger, the hunger for more victories, more breakthroughs and more challenges.
Facing the upcoming semi-finals, Gao Wen was fully focused and the spark of fighting was shining deep in his pupils.
This is Gawain.
Quietly, Plan just looked at Gawain who was concentrating, they didn't even make eye contact, but she fell further.
More than ever before, the force and sound of the heart hitting the chest were so clear that Plan deeply felt the bursting of fresh vitality.
"Pah! Gawain!"
"Pah! Gawain!"
The crowd around him high-fived and cheered, and Plan couldn't help but join in and play the human wave in the practice match, with a big smile on his face.
Then, Gawain turned around and saw Plan standing in the corner surrounded by a crowd.
Their eyes met.
Gao Wen was slightly stunned, unable to believe his eyes, and still a little confused. He did not understand why Plan showed up, and even more so why he was among the fans, with a wire fence between them, making the whole meeting filled with an absurd sense of humor. His first reaction was to suspect that he had seen it wrong.
So, what's going on?
(End of this chapter)