Chapter 1621: Stunning Cut
In this point, Dimitrov adjusted a little and spent some time selecting the tennis ball, but the audience did not urge him at all.
After all, after just experiencing that point, the players really need to adjust their breathing.
When Dimitrov returned to the baseline, he was ready.
Hoo! Area 1.
Dimitrov took one look at Gawain's position and then threw the ball.
Inner corner!
The first round had a speed of 125 miles (201 kilometers) and entered the zone smoothly.
In the second half of the tie-break, Dimitrov's condition and concentration improved significantly. Not only did his first serve success rate increase, but the quality of his first serve was also guaranteed.
On the other side, Gawain was still passive—
Dimitrov dared to put pressure on Gao Wen's backhand with two consecutive serves, not only showing his excellent serving state, but also showing his confidence in his backhand. Instead, he took the initiative to provoke Gao Wen and launched an offensive on the backhand.
Obviously, Dimitrov also had his own ideas about this game. Without Rashad's help, he also demonstrated his wisdom as a top player.
Gao Wen barely managed to hit the ball with his backhand, which was somewhat similar to the previous point. The parabola was still too high, giving Dimitrov the opportunity to attack continuously.
The slight difference is that this time it is an inside corner, and it is difficult for Gao Wen to control the line in a passive state, so the return ball returns to the midpoint along the original route.
In other words, the angle was not pulled apart, it was a mid-range shot.
If Dimitrov wants to create an angle, he also needs to take certain risks.
However, Dimitrov was not panicked at all. He took small steps to adjust his position. It was obvious that he had rehearsed it in his mind in advance.
Slightly sideways, hitting the ball with his forehand, Dimitrov went straight and chose to press deep.
From the middle back to the middle -
Obviously, Dimitrov did not prepare to score the winning point in one shot, but instead disrupted the rhythm of Gao Wen's counterattack by hitting the ball deep in the middle, thereby winning himself the opportunity for continuous attack. The layout was very clear.
And, it worked.
Gao Wen adjusted his footwork quickly. Although he did not move to the forehand or backhand and remained in the middle, his body center of gravity had tilted toward the backhand position. He was able to capture Dimitrov's intention to deliberately launch a backhand duel.
As Dimitrov's shot came out, his feet began to move.
The next second, he realized that Dimitrov had broken the routine and chosen to hit the ball in the middle, which really caught Gao Wen off guard. His own movement instead created the effect of a car crash at a crossroads, squeezing the space for swinging the racket.
It's like delivering it to your door.
What to do? In the blink of an eye, it was too late to adjust his steps again; and Dimitrov's shot was fast, heavy, and deep, and the pressure piled up, and the space was further compressed.
tread.
Gao Wen used his left leg to brake urgently and control his body. At the same time, his upper body quickly leaned back to create space, trying to squeeze out some space for swinging the racket like squeezing toothpaste.
But it’s still not enough.
The best way at this time is to transition one shot.
But this was Dimitrov's plan, and his move completely fell into a trap. No matter which route Dimitrov attacked later, he would be able to push Gawain into a desperate situation.
In this case, it would be better for Gao Wen to take the initiative himself and break the routine. At least he can give it a try.
In an instant! Gawain didn't know where the bold and absurd inspiration in his mind came from, but he didn't hesitate and acted immediately.
The footsteps braked and stopped.
Lean your body back to create space.
However! He was ready to hit the ball with both hands, but he didn't hit the ball forward. Instead, he changed his grip when he was halfway through the turn.
Episiotomy.
Cutting, to be exact.
It was very sudden and unexpected, without any warning, and no one, including Gawain himself, had anticipated the way the ball would be hit, but Gawain remained calm.
Change from two hands to one hand, and draw a semicircle from the left side at shoulder level, close to the body, and cut everything at once. Make the most of the chance of collision between the tennis ball and the racket string in a narrow space. The swinging of the forearm to draw a circle is the basis, and the wrist is what really determines the feel of the hit.
Rub and wrap.
The tennis ball, like a hamster, spins along the rotation of the strings, rubbing from right to left, and the rotation speed becomes faster and faster.
Then, fly and attack.
But Gao Wen's batting action has not yet ended. The racket head continues to draw circles until it is swung to the right side at shoulder level. His body twists and jumps along the entire arc, showing his body's flexibility in a different way. The next second, you can hear the audience gasping in shock.
Huh! Shocked, stunned, stunned——
Truly stunned.
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Dimitrov was completely stunned. He was standing at the baseline, preparing to attack with a gravity shot. He was stunned for a moment, and then started to move forward and prepare to hit the ball. But just as he pushed off the ground to attack, an ominous premonition gripped his heart, and he fell freely from a high altitude.
Side spin, high side spin.
The tennis ball draws an outrageous parabola, rising high up, almost as high as two stories. For a cut, such a height is absolutely outrageous. The opponent has plenty of time to go to the net and complete the downward pressure from a high point, which is equivalent to handing over the advantage to the opponent. From any angle, it is a failed cut.
It is obvious at a glance that Dimitrov's shot in the deep zone affected Gao Wen's cutting. In order to relieve the force, the strong friction completely pulled up the parabola; this also means that Dimitrov's shot still achieved excellent results.
So what is Dimitrov shocked about?
distance.
Gao Wen's cutting distance is very short, very, very short.
The spectators at both ends of the court could not see anything at all, because the flight along the deep route was difficult to see with the naked eye.
But the spectators on both sides of the court could clearly see that the tennis ball could hardly fly out due to the intense friction. It wobbled over the net and fell rapidly, falling vertically like a stone sinking into the sea, while also spinning strongly.
Near the net.
Even posting the net.
Gawain's cut incredibly landed along the net to Dimitrov's side, creating a fatal little ball.
Land. Bounce.
And fell rapidly again.
Two jumps.
Dimitrov's feet were firmly nailed to the baseline, unable to move, staring in amazement at this shot choice that broke the balance and overturned the rules.
He doesn't have any chance.
But the question is, how did Gawain come up with this shot and how did he do it? It's incredible.
Light, agile and delicate, it shows Gao Wen's excellent touch and bold inspiration, and his clever use of force to achieve a great result. Different from the bold and powerful collision, it shows another charm of tennis to the fullest.
The sudden slowdown in the pace stunned the audience, who watched the tennis ball hit the ground and the points were scored, and then they could see the reactions of the two players.
Dimitrov stood up straight, looked at Gawain with his eyes wide open, and spread his hands: ??? Gawain smiled and shrugged slightly: Sorry, brother.
Boom! The audience finally reacted, cheering with their arms raised. Their faces were filled with shock and astonishment, joy and excitement. Stadium No. 1 was boiling.
(End of this chapter)