Chapter 2048: Overflowing Tension
On the other side, Nadal backhanded the ball with topspin, pushed deep into the baseline, slowed down the rhythm and created tension.
Here, Gao Wen cut the straight line with his backhand, and his precise control further slowed down the rhythm.
At this point, the game can be clearly seen. Every shot is planned, and all kinds of skills are mobilized to try to contain the opponent. The tug of war between calculation and counterattack makes the entire O2 stadium tense to the extreme.
From fast to slow and then back to fast, both players were trying to take control.
Then--
Nadal started, without warning.
To be precise, he started the process the moment he saw Gawain change his grip, moving all the way to the right. His dazzling footwork immediately crossed the vertical axis of Gawain's return and completed the transition.
sideways.
Nadal chooses to turn sideways!
This movement trend instantly sounded the alarm. Gawain reacted immediately to the crisis approaching. He quickly adjusted his steps and rushed to the right.
Tap tap.
Push off the ground and run.
Tap, tap, tap! Full speed, sprint!
His eyes were fixed on Nadal's movements. Although Gawain started immediately, Nadal was not affected at all. He did not hesitate or panic because of Gawain's movement. His whole move was very determined.
Ugh. Ah. Ah!
Exert force and roar.
A sideways forehand and a diagonal "inside-out". Nadal's signature sideways forehand attack passed over the O2 stadium like a sword unsheathed. There was a buzzing sound in the air and the tennis ball was almost blown up.
Nadal, with a determined look in his eyes, unleashed all his strength, speed and spin, and completed the swing with his head, with the super topspin stretched to the extreme.
Bang.
The sound of the ball hitting the ground stirs up a huge wave of air.
However! Gao Wen's figure quickly crossed the court, stepping on the wind and fire wheels and rushing over, making full use of the inertia of the run-up to transform into a sprint, and the forehand led the racket early, stretching, extending, and coherent, and the racket was pushed out along with the forward force.
Critical hit!
No retreat, no mercy, face it head on!
Not only that!
He attacked with all his might, swinging his racket with the determination to burn his boats, and hit Nadal's return ball hard. The overwhelming force instantly swallowed up the super topspin, and then his wrist was swung out.
ah.
Drink loudly!
Ahhh! Roar!
The sound erupting from deep within the Dantian released all the power in the body without reservation, launching an attack with energy comparable to Thor's hammer.
Defense?
No.
Gawain refused to defend and instead went on the offensive, confronting Nadal's sideways forehand attack head-on.
"Forehand VS Forehand".
"Power vs. Power".
The momentum is rolling.
The entire audience was suppressed and unable to move, unable to even move a finger. Everyone held their breath, their eyes wide open in astonishment. At this moment, they were just spectators, watching the scene before them.
straight line.
Gao Wen's forehand shot in an incredible straight line, blowing up the entire court.
Huh! In the midst of the turbulence, just when people were amazed at Gawain's courage and determination, just when people thought that Gawain's shot would win the winning point, a figure appeared on the other side of the net.
Nadal.
Push off the ground, take a step, and sprint.
Nadal's second reaction was no less impressive, and he crossed the entire court in the first possible moment. Although Gawain had made full use of the court space and had skillfully controlled the collision of strength and power, Nadal still demonstrated his unparalleled mobility.
Rush here in a hurry.
Difficult, very, very difficult. Even though Nadal's speed had reached its limit, Gawain still had the upper hand and Nadal still had no space to hit the ball.
Then, Nadal's entire upper body stretched out, and he slid forward like he was surfing. Just before the tennis ball was about to hit the ground, just before the tennis ball was about to bounce twice, his forehand sliced into the space between the tennis ball and the ground.
One knock. One scoop.
Wow! Unbelievable! Absolutely unbelievable! Nadal actually saved the forehand main line that Gao Wen was determined to win. Not only did he save it, but he also used a strong topspin on his forehand again, and drilled into the bottom line triangle of Gao Wen's backhand position along the diagonal line.
It's spinning and heavy.
Both biased and deep.
This defensive ability is unparalleled in the world, and the defense is still sharp, and even in desperate situations, it still looks for any opportunity to counterattack.
Stumbling and stumbling, Nadal's steps and center of gravity were completely messed up, but he still didn't relax. He quickly adjusted and returned to his position, continuing to prepare for the next shot because he noticed Gawain's figure.
That afterimage swept across the entire court. Gawain also increased his speed to the limit, leaving a series of afterimages like Sonic the Hedgehog. After hitting the ball, he did not relax at all. He rushed from one end of the court to the other in the first possible moment, with his attention highly focused.
Then, at this moment——
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Not good!
Nadal sounded the alarm.
Because Nadal saw Gawain's movement, he quickly reached the hitting position with dazzling steps, braked with his left leg, but his upper body was still extended. Just this movement made Nadal's muscles tense.
Backhand straight line.
This was the only thought in Nadal's mind. He was familiar with Gawain and understood him. He could see the big picture from the small details. He kicked off again without leaving any room to breathe, running at full speed across the court.
Tap, tap, tap.
Nadal's speed had already reached its limit, and then he watched Gawain swing his racket cleanly and firmly, throwing his body completely out, and the speed of his two-handed backhand swing increased instantly.
straight line!
It was a straight line indeed! Nadal made the right judgment. Gawain showed no mercy and accelerated further in the continuous collisions. He completed the continuous attacks with decisiveness and courage. The whole connection and force were perfect. He threw his body out without reservation. The superposition of strength and power was released instantly.
Bang! Nadal, running.
Tennis ball in flight.
For a moment, Nadal believed that he could complete the touch again, defend and find a counterattack opportunity; but then he saw the tennis ball flying straight along the sideline, with extreme speed and power, no rotation, just a pure flat hit.
Crisp and clear.
Nadal knew that he couldn't catch up.
The tennis ball went into the blind spot at the baseline, and Nadal's footsteps had just crossed the midfield, but it was too late, ultimately too late.
This point belongs to Gao Wen.
Break!
In the deciding set, Gao Wen was the first to break serve, but -
"Out of bounds!"
The linesman raised his right hand, indicating that Gao Wen's shot went out of bounds.
call.
The O2 Stadium was filled with exclamations, and even their brains were unable to work. They were in shock: Out of bounds, was it actually out of bounds? I can't believe it!
Across the net, Gawain was breathing heavily, staring at his own stroke. His brain was a little confused as he tried to find where the return ball would land.
This, out of bounds? Unexpectedly, Nadal slowed down, raised his racket, and shouted to the referee, "In bounds."
The referee didn't understand.
Nadal walked directly to the sideline and confirmed the landing point with his eyes.
Although this is not red clay and there are no ball marks, the brain still has an impression of the landing point, and the ball will leave a shallow mark on the ground.
Then, Nadal was very sure, "This is a good shot."
(End of this chapter)