Chapter 1622 Perfect Layout
Boom, boom, boom, boom——
The whole stadium was in a frenzy, as if a bomber was flying low over the stadium. Stadium No. 1 was enveloped in a surging roar, and no one was exempt.
The two points from "7:8" to "9:8" were so wonderful and shocking, showing the charm of grass tennis to the fullest, and my head exploded.
Outside the stadium, it was no exception. More and more fans gathered at the stadium entrance. Everyone's face was filled with excitement and excitement that could not be accurately described. Even if they could not enter the stadium, it had no impact at all. They could still enjoy the carnival feast of the game up close.
Even those fans who were expecting it never expected that the match between Gawain and Dimitrov would be so exciting.
If you turn on the TV live broadcast or watch the live score at this time, the audience may be confused. Isn't it just that Gao Wen is leading? What's so surprising? And those who watch the live broadcast will shake their heads again and again, "No, no, no, don't look at the score. The ups and downs of the game can't be simply summarized." But fortunately, it is not too late to turn on the live broadcast now. They can still join the party and witness the final outcome of the second set with their own eyes.
First, Dimitrov saved the game, and then Gawain saved the game, and so on, like a pirate ship, swaying back and forth.
Next, it was Dimitrov's turn again——
"9:8".
Gawain serves.
District 2.
Snap. Snap.
Gao Wen was ready to serve, but sweat was running down the tip of his nose. He raised his hand to wipe it off. His attention was a little distracted, so he took a deep breath and adjusted himself.
Then, get ready to serve again.
Such an insignificant episode was able to deeply feel the tense atmosphere of the game at this moment. The soundless Court No. 1 seemed to have disappeared into the cracks of time. Everything came to a standstill. The solemnity pressed down layer by layer, and the heartbeat also slowed down.
Push off the ground, bend your knees, and throw the ball.
Swing!
One shot, it goes in!
Finally, at the most critical and urgent moment, Gawain found a serve, a serve at 123 miles per hour (198 kilometers per hour) flying toward the outside corner.
The classic routine of suppressing the backhand in the outer corner of the second zone was performed again. Although the angle was not completely torn apart, the speed and power were guaranteed.
Bang! However, Dimitrov took a sideways step. Although he did not move in advance, his reflexes were very sharp. It can be seen that he was ready. He was not surprised that Gao Wen chose the outside corner, so his whole body remained light and agile, and he reacted in time and rushed out.
One-handed backhand, the long sword is unsheathed——
This serve was not fast but it created pressure, causing Dimitrov's footwork to be slightly lacking in position, and the space for swinging the racket was affected.
At the moment of backhand shot, because the swing action is not completed, it is obviously slightly rolled. Try to use the wrapping and racket head to roll the landing point into the boundary as much as possible.
Despite this, the quality of the return was still excellent. The graceful backhand successfully withstood the impact and sent the tennis ball diagonally to the deep baseline.
Not fast, but deep and heavy enough.
"Gawain VS Dimitrov", from the serve and receive link, one can feel the strong collision of the two strong opponents. Dimitrov, who was at a disadvantage, showed his calmness and toughness, and withstood this serve. His performance is commendable.
But Dimitrov was not satisfied with this.
With a step on the emergency brake, Dimitrov started again, running towards the open space on the right side, his eyes locked on Gawain's movements.
Because he knew Gao Wen's planning ability and adaptability.
really!
Gao Wen's footwork was very timely, and it was obvious at a glance that he was not surprised that Dimitrov chose to go diagonally, but the depth of the return serve was a little unexpected.
Gao Wen led the racket early with his two-handed backhand, and his body center of gravity dropped as he bent his knees, preparing for a head-on collision one beat in advance.
In an instant, Dimitrov's alarm bells rang. In this position, Gawain could hit the ball in a straight line or in a diagonal line. Maybe choosing a straight line would require some risks, but Gawain had such ability. This also caused Dimitrov's defense to become passive, and he needed to stay focused.
With light steps, he jumped and stayed in the midfield, waiting for his chance to strike.
Then.
straight line!
Dimitrov caught Gawain's swing and paused before rushing to the right.
A little bit late, Dimitrov realized something was wrong.
It was a straight line, indeed a straight line, but Gao Wen did not choose to hit it flatly. Instead, he slightly flipped the racket face at the moment of hitting the ball, and pulled the parabola directly up.
As you can imagine, the entire flight speed slowed down, giving Dimitrov time to return to defense. Wouldn't this ruin his advantage? Of course, the advantage of hitting the ball this way is that it increases insurance. The straight shot, which originally had a certain risk, now controls the landing point with rotation, greatly reducing the risk and ensuring the success rate.
However, Dimitrov did not think that Gawain would choose to be conservative at the critical moment, which was totally inconsistent with Gawain's style.
Trap, there must be a trap hidden here.
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Everything happened in a flash. Before Dimitrov could continue thinking, the situation on the field changed suddenly.
Gao Wen, go online.
Tap, tap, tap, the whole body pressed forward with a very determined posture. With just a few short steps, he had entered the serving area in the blink of an eye.
——Layout! Everything is a layout!
The next second, the mystery was revealed.
When Dimitrov was about to get into position, he immediately realized that Gao Wen's deep shot had a strong topspin, which was released completely after it bounced off the ground, rising rapidly towards the shoulder position; when Dimitrov was ready to hit the ball, the tennis ball had risen above the shoulder, completely blocking the body's swing and force.
This is the trap.
Generally speaking, in such a situation, the player's ability to control the ball will be limited, so the difficulty of hitting a straight line will increase exponentially. Naturally, choosing a diagonal line is a high probability event.
At the same time, Gao Wen came to the net, and his tall and strong figure covered the front of the net, forming a physical blockade, further exerting pressure and interfering with the players' shot selection.
If there was any hesitation in the shot, the point would easily fall into Gao Wen's pocket.
From serving to connecting the ball to going to the net, Gao Wen laid out the entire game, setting one trap after another, one problem after another, and finally besieged Dimitrov.
Damn it!
So, how should Dimitrov respond? Time, time, time.
On the ever-changing tennis court, there is no time to be afraid or to hesitate. Even a moment's hesitation may lead to a complete loss.
Dimitrov was the same. He judged the situation and made a choice in a split second.
A diagonal step back during lateral movement is simply a small step back of the right leg along the diagonal line to make room on the right side of the upper body.
Then, he swings the racket with his forehand and hits the ball high. He does not rely on turning his body to generate force, but only on the strength of his upper limbs, sweeping horizontally from top to bottom. The moment he touches the ball, his wrist lightly flicks outward. It seems light and simple, but it is actually powerful.
Then the tennis ball flew out.
Straight line! Break the net! (End of this chapter)