Chapter 2018: Walking on the Edge

"Grass!"

After a lot of rambling, Murray couldn't control himself and swore, expressing his dissatisfaction with his performance.

Having missed the break point in the previous game, you should stay focused in this game. If you keep thinking about that break point, you will only get yourself into trouble in the end.

Murray has been on tour for many years and he should be aware of this. Such a simple and low-level mistake should not happen.

However, "0:30".

In a blink of an eye, Murray was in trouble in his own serve game and didn't even have time to catch his breath.

The emotions were eventually vented, and Murray quickly regained his composure. At this moment, what he needed most was concentration, and he focused on this point without any distractions.

He won't bow his head.

Indeed, including the Australian Open and Wimbledon, Murray has suffered four consecutive defeats against Gawain this year. This is not news. Professionals generally believe that Gawain is more adaptable to the playing styles of Djokovic and Murray, and he can always find the opportunity to break the deadlock.

However, Murray has not forgotten that he suffered seven consecutive defeats against Djokovic until he won in straight sets in Toronto to end this losing streak. Whether it is Djokovic or Galvin, Murray will not bow his head easily. He has his stubbornness and pride, and he has his fight.

What's more, the score in the first set has not widened yet, and Gao Wen hasn't even got a break point. Why should he scare himself?

Focus!

He needs to focus.

Murray took a deep breath, controlled himself, and regained his zombie face. His brain worked quickly: How to play this point? The O2 Stadium did not feel the change in the atmosphere of the game. After all, the previous game was not so intense. Gawain only saved a break point, and the two sides did not see each other back and forth. In this game, Gawain scored two points first, and Murray was a little bit in danger, but there was no break point yet.

The situation was slightly tense, but there was no obvious change.

Not only the audience, but even the commentators could only see a few clues. For the time being, they had no way of feeling the aura contest between the two players. The invisible and intangible rivalry was pulling, and between calculation and game, their mentality had also changed a little bit.

The turning point is coming.

Murray felt the pressure from Gawain, so his thoughts were surging and his eyes became sharp.

Zone 1.

Although the O2 Arena was not too tense and there was still some restlessness in the air due to trivial sounds, Murray's attention was fully focused.

——Close range forehand strike, flat strike, speed of 200 kilometers per hour.

Serving is the only active weapon in Murray's hands, and it is also the only shot that he can arrange at will.

This time, Murray decided to make good use of this weapon.

Murray relied on his speed and strength to not give Gawain much time to react. He barely turned sideways and pushed the ball down the middle with a forehand swing of his forearm.

It was just barely, very barely. From the squeeze on his body to the space for swinging the racket, he was impacted from all sides. Gao Wen could only return the ball hastily, and the quality was really poor.

Middle road, this was the only thought in Gao Wen's mind. He tried to push the tennis ball to Murray's middle road and limit the possibility of Murray's sudden attack as much as possible.

However...the quality is average.

If it was the normal Murray, he would definitely hit the ball back from the deep middle and fight with Gawain.

But today's Murray, Gao Wen is unpredictable.

really!

Murray stepped aside to get out of the way. Although he had just resumed his serve and his steps and center of gravity were still adjusting, Murray still forced a forehand with his sideways movement.

Swing, swing, skateboard——

This is Murray's unique skill. He relies on the whip of the racket head to increase the speed of the ball. Whether it is a straight line or a diagonal line, the energy released instantly can create a strong flat hit effect.

Standing in the middle position, he forced himself to turn sideways and hit a diagonal shot, aiming at the shallow sideline area of ​​Gao Wen's forehand position and launching an attack without warning.

It happened very, very suddenly, and the entire balance of the confrontation was overturned in an instant.

Wow! The O2 Stadium opened their eyes wide. They did not expect Murray's sudden attack, but more because Murray's shot unexpectedly hit the sideline. From the point of landing, it was between out of bounds and on the line. The audience who were close at hand could not see clearly at all. Everyone had their own judgment:

Some people think it is within the boundary, while others think it is outside the boundary.

But no matter what the opinion is, everyone was shocked when they saw where Murray's shot landed, and they couldn't help but widen their eyes.

However.

"Within the boundaries."

The linesman's eyes were firm, and he made an in-bounds gesture, signaling the game to continue amid the astonishment of the entire audience.

This also means that Murray has made full use of the court. This time the shot was not only sudden but also accurate and, most importantly, sharp.

After receiving the serve, Gao Wen was in a passive position for the second consecutive shot. He had no time to think. He took a big step sideways, but he didn't have time to take the second step. The tennis ball penetrated the entire court like a feather arrow and shot towards him. In a hurry, Gao Wen had to swing his racket and try to hit the ball.

The upper body is extended and thrown out completely. The arms are stretched to the extreme and the racket becomes an extension of the arms.

With a push of his feet, he rushed out like a fish leaping to the top of the mountain.

Forehand, there is no way to swing the racket, so the only option is passive cutting.

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One cut, everything.

There is no need to swing the racket or the arms. It all depends on the control of the forearm and wrist. Cut down hard and use the cutting method to hit the tennis ball back before it breaks through your defensive coverage.

Well.

A muffled groan.

His center of gravity was completely thrown away and he was almost out of control. His right leg stepped forward again, supporting his body like a brake, and he had no time to adjust. He pushed with his calf strength and started again. With his left leg as support, his right leg was lifted up by the fierce reaction force.

Move sideways, cross, run, sprint.

Tap, tap, tap!

There was a jolt and a shake, and all the internal organs were squeezed together.

but.

One step, then another.

His footsteps became more and more powerful and solid, his speed increased completely, and in a flash he had crossed the court and rushed to the backhand position.

His eyes were fixed on Murray on the other side of the net.

Just now, Gao Wen's cut was pushed towards the middle, basically chasing Murray's position and pushing it over, without the need for Murray to move; but the key point is the landing point, pushing deep, deep enough, basically the cut hit Murray's feet.

Moreover, it is a downward spin.

Huh! For the second time in a row, the O2 Stadium gasped. Following Murray, Gawain's cut also teetered on the wire rope, seemingly out of bounds but not out of bounds. Even the cut could be so exciting, like a juggling act, instantly raising the intensity of the game to a higher level.

"Inside the boundary!"

The linesman also made an in-bounds gesture with a firm look, indicating that the game should continue.

And what about Murray?

Murray was closest to the tennis ball, and the ball landed right under his feet, almost hitting his shoe. Naturally, he could see it most clearly.

This is indeed within the boundaries.

So, Murray had no time to hesitate and just raised his hand to hit the rebound ball.

Still in the forehand position, still with the forearm whipping, still with the forced sideways force, but this time, it was a backhand diagonal, launching the attack resolutely.

(End of this chapter)