Chapter 1613 Rising Momentum
The air was boiling and burning, and the whole place was silent——
Dimitrov's fans prayed that he could save break points in succession to reverse the disadvantage, Gawain's supporters did not dare to take it lightly and hoped that he could cash in on the break points as soon as possible, and the neutral fans were looking forward to the wonderful duel with their blood boiling and paying close attention to the ups and downs of the strong duel in front of them.
The entire audience, without exception, stared with bated breath.
The subtle sound of breeze blowing can be clearly heard in the live broadcast signal.
Tightened to the extreme.
On the contrary, the two parties involved were not affected at all. They were completely focused on the game and had no time to think about anything else.
For Dimitrov, having been on the tour for many years and being very experienced, he was not too flustered; short-term fluctuations in mentality were an objective reality, but now that he was facing danger, all his attention was drawn back.
Crisis awareness quickly helps you regain focus and calm down.
On the surface, Dimitrov did not have any special expression or movement, and did not even take a deep breath to adjust his rhythm. He was ready to continue the game.
In competitive sports, crisis is like pressure. It can be an outright stress, the last straw that breaks the camel's back; but at the same time, it can also be a turning point, completely changing the state of the game.
The only key?
A brave heart, a brave heart that never gives up, always fights, and always strives.
Dimitrov is eager to prove himself again at the All England Club, to prove that last year's semi-final performance was not a flash in the pan, to prove that he fully deserves the top ten position in the world, and to prove that he still desires the championship.
Fighting spirit, high.
——ACE!
Dimitrov responded in the simplest, most efficient and toughest way, with a clean and neat ace at the T-spot in the inner corner, leaving Gao Wen no chance at all.
Ah! Dimitrov shouted in a low voice, clenched his fists and encouraged himself.
In the past four games, he was indeed not resolute enough. Victory seemed within reach yet just out of reach, and then he fell into trouble.
He needs to cheer up.
Immediately afterwards, the first serve went into the net, but on the second serve, Dimitrov chose a risky tactic, a close serve with reduced force and speed, which was absolutely bold.
Gao Wen, very unexpected.
Because this was the first time in the entire game that Dimitrov chose to serve with reduced power, there was no pattern to follow, not only was it unexpected, but it also fully utilized the unfamiliarity of the two players meeting for the first time -
Daily training is one thing, and official matches are something else entirely. After all, this was Gawain's first official match against Dimitrov.
It can be seen that Dimitrov did have a trump card strategy, and he showed it when facing consecutive break points on the brink of life and death, breaking the balance.
Gawain, was not expected.
Actually, Gao Wen was preparing to grab the second serve, but the speed of the incoming ball was too slow, so Gao Wen controlled it again and again, but the hitting point was still a little early.
The rotation is not fully depressed.
The return ball was flying shakily and was about to go out of bounds, so Dimitrov served straight and saved the second break point without any effort.
However! Gao Wen also showed an excellent touch. The tennis ball seemed to be out of bounds, but in the end it swayed and fell on the baseline, smashing a piece of lime.
Wow! The whole audience was stunned. They couldn't believe how thrilling this point was.
On the court, Dimitrov had no time to be shocked. He was highly focused and took a step back to make room. His body clearly felt the pressure of the ball on the line, but now there was no time to retreat any further.
With a push and a flick, the forehand attack is already launched.
But, that’s not all.
In a flash, Dimitrov glanced at Gawain's position, and at the last moment of his move, he used an advanced technique, paused his wrist slightly, deliberately delayed for half a beat, and then did not choose a flat shot, but instead pulled it all up and down, relying on his wrist to control the parabola.
By the way, this is Federer's legendary technique on the grass court. Delaying the shot and choosing high pressure and deep shots not only disrupts the rhythm and disturbs the opponent's prediction; at the same time, it changes the offensive and defensive situation through hand control. Even if the opponent can catch up, the advantage will tend to Federer, and then the Swiss king's iconic attack will follow.
At present, Dimitrov also uses this advanced technology.
When you hit the ball, it does not seem to be moving fast to the naked eye, it seems slow and floating. However, when it reaches the apex and enters the falling range, the speed suddenly increases.
Pop.
The tennis ball landed on the big triangle at the baseline of Gao Wen's backhand position, pressing the dead corner, which was tricky and accurate. He could get the winning point without speeding up the flat hit.
Gao Wen made a complete misjudgment and was directly dribbled past by Dimitrov's advanced delayed shot technique. His footsteps stayed at the forehand position and he had no time to react.
"30:40".
In just the blink of an eye, two break points slipped away from my fingertips, and all within three shots, typical lawn tennis.
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A true professional could see that Dimitrov’s performance in these two points was outstanding. From layout to tactics to execution, he completely suppressed Gao Wen.
At the critical moment, Dimitrov also improved his condition and took out his best and most skilled weapons. He was not ready to surrender.
Court No. 1 is becoming increasingly tense.
Gao Wen tilted his head slightly, and a smile rose slightly on the corner of his mouth. Although he was indeed frustrated by missing two break points, he was not angry or regretful, because Dimitrov did perform well; however, this did not mean that he still had a chance for the next point or even this game.
As the saying goes, the closer you are to the end, the easier it is to make mistakes.
The same is true in tennis. If faced with three consecutive break points, the third break point is often the most difficult. The entire atmosphere and mentality may undergo subtle changes, and the difficulty of saving the third break point may be far greater than the first two.
District 2.
Dimitrov's hands were tight, and although he slowed down his first serve in an attempt to increase his success rate, it still went into the net in the end.
The most important thing is that the hitting point is not found accurately. From this we can see the impact of subtle changes in heartbeat, breathing and other body details.
This is an instinct, an instinct that cannot be controlled.
However, Dimitrov also easily won the previous point with his second serve, so Dimitrov did not slow down the pace in his second serve for this point.
After the first serve went into the net, Dimitrov waited for the ball boy to pick up the tennis ball and put it back in place before he could directly serve the second serve.
Outside corner, press backhand.
At the first moment, Gawain realized that Dimitrov was still holding his hands tightly. Maybe Dimitrov himself didn't notice it, but his body's reaction would not lie.
The serve speed was 103 miles (167 kilometers) per hour, which was significantly slower despite being a second serve.
The serve lands at the outside corner, but the angle is not completely torn apart, leaving space for the ball to be hit.
It was not a bad shot but it was a bit mediocre, lacking threat and impact. Perhaps, Dimitrov did not think clearly before serving; perhaps, Dimitrov thought clearly but the tension of his body affected the effect of the ball; perhaps, Dimitrov himself was surprised by the effect of his last second serve.
No matter what, this is Gao Wen's chance.
(End of this chapter)