Chapter 1931 Pushed to the Edge
- "Backhand vs. Backhand".
After two consecutive rounds of confrontation, in the stalemate and collision, without warning, Djokovic quickly changed his steps and shot a forehand diagonal shot sideways.
This was a very sudden and unexpected shot. Not to mention the stalemate after thirty shots, even in the first three shots, Djokovic did not often use this shot because he was confident in his backhand.
Its sudden appearance at this time breaks expectations.
Djokovic showed his faith and determination, and after a long period of stalemate and planning, he finally found his most comfortable and confident position.
Then, take action.
The angle was torn apart in an instant.
Gao Wen was a little surprised but not embarrassed. He adjusted quickly with two big strides.
Although the footwork was in place, the awkwardness of this shot was that the tail force of the tennis ball continued to break through diagonally above his left shoulder. If the racket head was not retracted fast enough, it would not be able to hold the tennis ball.
Moreover, this was already the second half of a long tug of war. Both players entered an anaerobic state, and the burning lungs and bursting muscles made control more difficult.
The golden sunlight all over the sky looks like a sea of fire.
So, how does Gawain return the ball?
Slash.
Gao Wen did not force a straight line because he knew that Djokovic had the upper hand this time and his racket head speed might not be able to sweep the tennis ball into the straight line, so a diagonal line was a better choice.
But Gawain was not prepared to step into Djokovic's layout so easily.
The diagonal line was indeed a diagonal line, just as Djokovic wanted; at the same time, Gawain chose to hit it lightly, relying on the control of his wrist and racket face to further tear the tennis line.
Shallow area.
Outside corner.
The angle of the diagonal line is further expanded.
Both players must step into the baseline and leave the doubles line to complete the shot, and they can finally explore every corner of the court that is not usually used.
Huh! The whole audience exclaimed.
The wind was blowing hard, and the golden sunlight filled the field, wrapping the two players around like golden gods of war.
Djokovic adjusted his steps quickly, and Gawain's return was expected but also exceeded expectations. He guessed that Gawain might not take the risk of choosing a straight line, but should pull the diagonal angle back and aim at the midfield to launch an attack.
However, Gawain did not.
Diagonal lines, tearing open angles, continuously utilizing the field space, pushing each other to the extreme.
Djokovic paused for a moment, quickly pulled his center of gravity back, and his feet on the wind and fire wheels flew up. His body stretched out completely, and a roar erupted from deep in his dantian.
He used both hands to backhand forward without hesitation, pushing and sending.
straight line!
He cut a path through the narrow space between the referee's chair and the net, penetrating the court along the gap like a sniper pulling the trigger.
Amidst the chaos and collision, Djokovic chose a route boldly, riskily but logically, aiming at Gawain's completely open gap to launch an attack.
Of course, risk-taking is required.
whoosh.
The tennis ball disappeared from everyone's sight, not because of the increase in speed, but because of the physical obstruction of the referee's chair and the net, which made it difficult to see clearly.
Involuntarily, I opened my eyes wide, trying my best to see clearly——
A flash of mustard yellow light pierced through the dense cover and rushed out.
Amid the exclamations and astonishment, the arrow aimed at Gao Wen's forehand position fell rapidly in the blind spot, like a meteor, and the uproar was surging.
So, in or out of bounds? Tap, tap, tap! Gawain was running wildly across the field, his footsteps turning into a ball of light and shadow, as if a mighty gust of wind could be seen sweeping up along the way.
Be it Gawain or Djokovic, they all made full use of the space on the court, which also meant that the space on the other side of their court was completely open and could become a breakthrough point for the opponent at any time, so it naturally needed to be protected.
Therefore, it can be seen from the movement trend that the focus of both players is on protecting their forehands.
Now, Gawain broke the routine and chose to hit the ball back, and Djokovic took advantage of the situation and hit the straight line gap. Gawain started and moved quickly, and his acceleration soared.
The speed has been increased to the extreme.
Whoosh.
The strong wind was roaring on my eardrums, and the entire stadium was in full view.
Getting closer.
Closer.
Approaching at full speed.
Then, he pushed his left leg, rushed forward, split his legs and slid, and Gawain was already gliding on the sapphire blue court like surfing.
He drew the racket with his forehand, pulled and tugged, and quickly glanced across the court with the corner of his eye. Without any hesitation, he swung the racket and shot.
Hit?
No, cutting.
straight line.
Again! Another straight line again!
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Unlike Djokovic, Gawain continuously suppressed his backhand. In this long round, from suppressing his forehand to resisting his backhand, Gawain's strategy change was very firm, which restricted Djokovic's backhand.
Huh! The audience was shocked.
Djokovic was shocked.
Totally unexpectedly, Gawain's tactics and execution broke the rules and carved out a path in the tit-for-tat collision of powerful opponents.
As always, it was true at Melbourne Park and it was no different tonight.
Djokovic's footsteps were moving toward his forehand, and he took it for granted that Gawain would choose to attack his forehand diagonally. His body moved up along the diagonal line, preparing to volley at the net, continuing the pressure and cashing in the winning points.
result!
With one cut, the confrontation was reversed as if by divine help.
Uh ah.
Djokovic's right leg stopped and turned suddenly, and the surging force backfired on him, making him groan. He took consecutive big strides to pull his body back, and although the distance was not far and he could barely get into the position, the confusion of his center of gravity made his hitting space thrown into a dryer.
Ah! The ball bounces back from the bottom of my foot.
Gao Wen's cut was very smart. He did not widen the angle or aim at a blind spot. Instead, he slightly pulled back the angle, approached the direction of Djokovic's movement, and relied on strong backspin to cut a shot over the net and fall sharply.
Finally, the tennis ball fell at Djokovic's feet. Djokovic's body was completely pinned together and unable to stretch. Relying on his body flexibility, Djokovic twisted himself like a twist and used both hands to backhand a rebound ball at his feet to complete the emergency response.
However, there is no control.
The tennis ball, rising high, was high and shallow.
Oops!
Djokovic immediately sounded the alarm, stopped and turned sharply for the second time in a row and started again. His center of gravity rushed left and right like a bouncy ball and fell into chaos. He took small steps to adjust himself back to the center of the court and quickly returned to defense.
But, passive, very, very passive.
Djokovic watched Gawain's footsteps make a dizzying adjustment. He cut into the baseline and stepped forward quickly. In the blink of an eye, he was in the midfield and close to the tennis ball. He even had time to adjust and observe.
Backhand, lead the racket, and set it up directly.
So, what line and what direction? Djokovic saw that Gawain's stroke paused before hitting the ball, and the two people's eyes crossed and collided in the air.
Suspicious of each other, calculating against each other, and restricting each other.
The atmosphere was deadlocked.
Although it was a long description, in fact it was only a split second, and then Gawain took the first step.
He had to strike out, otherwise he would miss the ball.
straight line?
Slash?
Chase?
Or...something else? (End of this chapter)