Speed ​​up, assault——

After losing three consecutive match points, Djokovic's concentration and state reached a whole new level, and his shots were obviously much more decisive.

In the first shot after serving, the attack was connected, and the two-handed backhand directly swept across, which immediately put Gao Wen in a passive position and into defense.

Bang! The sound of the ball hitting the ground was solid and crisp.

Although Gao Wen moved his feet quickly, he had little space for a two-handed backhand shot, so he could only use the force of the ball to push it in a straight line.

Similar to the strategy of receiving serves, Gao Wen tried to limit Djokovic by controlling the line and the landing point, dragging him back to the inertia of the ball.

Buy yourself some time to catch your breath and adjust, waiting for an opportunity to counterattack.

This time, Djokovic was not fooled. Although his feet were still about half a meter behind the baseline and he did not move forward, his attack was very closely connected. He moved in small steps continuously. His forehand completed the connection in the first time and swept across again, taking a diagonal "inside-out" line.

Like ocean waves.

Wave after wave, layer after layer.

Perhaps, the power of each wave is not so turbulent and strong, but they are continuous and interconnected, with momentum and pressure stacked layer by layer.

Gao Wen was like a small boat caught in a storm. The time and space for hitting the ball were compressed again and again. He tried to change and contain the opponent with every shot, but Djokovic had a firm control over him from the disadvantage of receiving the serve, leaving him unable to breathe. At this moment, the world number one's control and pressure could be seen, and his solid and excellent baseline skills were fully demonstrated.

First there was a collision between a diagonal attack and a straight-line counterattack.

Then there is the confrontation between straight line suppression and straight line turning back.

Then there is the tug of war between a straight collision and a diagonal attack.

The entire audience held their breath and watched the tennis ball fly back and forth on both sides of the court. The line, landing point, speed, rotation, rhythm, etc. were always changing.

Struggle, stalemate.

Gawain was trying to launch a counterattack, but Djokovic's control and pressure were so good that he could adjust every shot in the first time, maintaining the advantage, restraining Gawain step by step, suppressing Gawain's counterattack, and taking the lead in launching an attack again.

Two-handed backhand diagonal shot.

The shot was like one drawn with a protractor, aimed at the blind corner of Gao Wen's backhand baseline. The speed and power were moderate. It did not explode completely, but was controlled by the feel of the hand. The goal was the landing point, and it accurately drilled into the blind corner. Djokovic once again had the upper hand.

--Danger.

Gao Wen's alarm bells rang, and he immediately realized his predicament. While crossing the court, he glanced at Djokovic out of the corner of his eye.

Djokovic strolled leisurely, confident and calm, in full control of the overall situation, adjusting his steps in an orderly manner and preparing to defend the straight line.

It is clear at first glance that Djokovic is prepared for Gawain's straight backhand shot, which means that even if Gawain fights for the straight line, it may not be effective; but if he chooses the straight line, Djokovic's two-handed backhand shot can be easily defended, and the opponent does not leave Gawain much space.

However, tennis is like Go: don't expect to end the battle with just one move, but focus on the layout.

Now that Djokovic is ready, Gawain can also set a trap -

Calculate, plan, layout, and gamble.

That's about it.

In a split second, Gawain had calculated everything, kicked off with his left leg, and pushed out with both hands in a solid and steady manner.

A diagonal shot.

Steady, solid, and powerful, Gao Wen's backhand shot completely caught the ball. There was no risk or trial, just the simplest diagonal line.

First of all, the quality of the ball is improved to a higher level.

Secondly, Gao Wen adjusted his focus to fit into his own rhythm.

With small steps, continuous small steps, Gawain had already completed the adjustment, and stepped across the field on his Hot Wheels, sprinting forward without hesitation and determination.

His eyes were fixed firmly on Djokovic, watching his opponent get into position, watching his opponent attack, and watching his opponent launch an attack with a two-handed backhand.

--straight line.

Gao Wen: Got it.

Trap, success.

It was precisely because Gawain's two-handed backhand diagonal shot was solid and powerful enough, that the pressure and impact of the ball brought a substantial threat to Djokovic. Djokovic was also able to feel the pressure and tried to launch a counterattack under pressure. A straight line is actually easier than a diagonal line because a straight line can leverage force.

So Djokovic pushed the ball straight.

Gao Wen was already prepared. He arrived at the scene at lightning speed, seized a rising point with his forehand, and used the force to hit a diagonal shot.

--Bang.

--Bang.

Tennis, head-on against the wall.

Slash!

Gao Wen, speed up the beat, compress the rhythm, and play fast.

Sacrificing control of the line and angle, he fully utilized the fast and hard court characteristics of the Arthur Ashe Stadium and pushed the tennis ball back at the first opportunity.

Fight back?

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Fight back!

On the other side, Djokovic took the lead in launching an attack.

On the other hand, Gao Wen took advantage of Djokovic's offensive to launch a counterattack.

Then, Djokovic was a little embarrassed——

finally!

Djokovic staggered across the court quickly, and before he reached his position he could feel the blast of the tennis ball approaching quickly.

Not heavy or aggressive, but fast enough.

Djokovic had no time to hesitate. He led the racket with his forehand early and made the hitting action before his feet were in place.

Even so, the space for swinging the racket is still very limited, with one block and one wrap with the forehand.

The iconic ball appears again.

And this is exactly Djokovic's specialty.

Whether it is Federer or Nadal, they use layout and game strategy to create enough advantages, and then launch a heavy hammer attack. When the advantage is already very obvious, as long as Djokovic's footsteps are in place, he can find ways to get the tennis ball back and continue the round.

It is precisely because of this that Djokovic is always able to continue one more shot, and then another shot, during the transition between offense and defense, and finally win the opportunity to counterattack.

The same is true when facing Gawain.

A bag.

Djokovic wrapped the tennis ball and used the force to push it back, but this shot was perfect.

He hit a diagonal shot that flew quickly towards the blind spot at Gao Wen's forehand baseline.

After Gao Wen grabbed the rising point with his forehand, he immediately returned to the center of the court to defend and prepare for the next attack. Then he saw Djokovic's return ball fly back to his forehand diagonally.

Emergency stop, emergency turn, and secondary start.

Gao Wen returned to his forehand and then realized that the real problem was: the placement.

After aiming at the blind corner of Gawain's backhand in the previous shot, he aimed at the blind corner of Gawain's forehand in this shot. Djokovic's shots always aim at the edges and corners, and in this game, he repeatedly hit the line and was repeatedly within bounds, which was like dancing on a tightrope, but he was always able to maximize his advantage.

Before he could even blink, Gawain was already in a passive position. Not to mention the chances of continuous attack, he even had to defend against this shot.

His steps were not in place, and the tennis ball was about to break through his position and continue flying. If he did not make a move, he would have to try to hit the ball from behind. So Gao Wen could only extend his upper body, block and try to wrap it with his wrist and get the tennis ball back.

——Gawain, also played the ball.