Roll, roll, roll.
Tennis, like a snowball, gets bigger and bigger. From Nadal to Gawain and then back to Nadal, the layers of strength and speed are continuously superimposed. The tennis ball is almost impossible to catch with the naked eye. There is only a blurry light and shadow, and in the end it can only be captured by intuition.
Fast, heavy, and strong, a feeling of crushing, dull and heavy, yet sharp and powerful, came at the face, instantly making the players on both sides of the net seem small. The pervasive aura almost burst the entire O2 Arena, and the extremely tense air was completely silent.
Wheel, wheel——
Return the ball and run it straight towards Nadal.
Although Nadal's steps were in place and he had completed the adjustments in a flash, he realized his passivity at the first moment.
Not only does he have strength and speed, but Gao Wen's control over the return line and landing point also once again demonstrates his ability.
Press line.
Gawain's return ball was firmly pressed near the sideline at the baseline, cutting into the blind spot of the large triangle at the baseline, making full use of the pressure of the court space, so that Nadal had almost no space to return the ball.
Press. Bump. Pound.
This return kick is equivalent to boxing.
Nadal is not panicking.
In a hurry, in panic, and in embarrassment, Nadal braked with his right leg to control his body, but continued to move his left leg half a step forward to turn his body sideways to face the net, and then he hit the ball hard from top to bottom with a two-handed backhand.
Cutting.
But the cut was not a simple cut. Nadal used the power of his body to completely block the impact and tail force of the return ball. He cut a strong backspin return ball, and then the tennis ball started to spin at high speed, instantly improving by three levels.
From flat shots to spins, Nadal's forte once again overturned the situation.
At this time, you can see that the tennis ball is lifted high, and the surging force still pulls the tennis ball to form a full parabola, crossing the net and continuing to go deeper. It is about to fly out of the baseline, but it falls incredibly fast near the baseline, falling off a cliff.
The parabola, which is hard to believe even if you see it with your own eyes, is performed right before our eyes, once again demonstrating Nadal's unparalleled understanding of spin.
So, Gawain was faced with a dilemma.
Originally, while moving, I was preparing to deal with the ball above the shoulder level; but after getting closer, I found that the oncoming ball was a rebounding backspin ball next to my feet. From the hitting position to the hitting technique and even the angle of the racket face, everything was different, and I had to make adjustments in just a moment.
Difficult. Extremely difficult.
However, Gawain was not distracted at all, nor did he have any fluke mentality. He led the racket early with his two-handed backhand and prepared for a forced attack. This action mobilized Nadal to the left, but he changed the way he gripped the racket at the moment of the shot, took a small half step back, and cut a backspin with his two-handed backhand to change the direction of flight.
straight line.
Gawain even slowed down the pace of the round, used cutting to handle the ball, and continuously pushed the tennis ball towards Nadal's backhand position.
Does this tactic look familiar?
Backhand again?
Moreover, the key point is that, like Nadal, Gawain constantly changes his hitting techniques and hitting rhythm. Every shot is sharp and the back-and-forth contest fully increases the tense atmosphere of confrontation.
O2 Arena: ??? The audience’s thoughts could no longer keep up with the rhythm. They were drawn into the game and relied on instinct to find the mustard yellow light and shadow. Their hearts and breathing also rose and fell with the rhythm of the ball, and their brains completely froze.
squeak.
Nadal stopped and turned suddenly, and the friction between the soles of his shoes and the court made a harsh sound. This time Nadal was indeed shaken by Gawain, and his center of gravity control was obviously half a beat slower. However, the more passive he was, the more determined he became.
Nadal took a big step to shorten the space and forcefully completed the swing. He grabbed a rising point with a two-handed backhand and exerted force again without warning.
Bang!
Backhand, diagonal, forceful.
It has been said before that Nadal's backhand has more leverage and is more resistant to blows. Under pressure, his backhand can hit, resist, change line, and cut; but if he relies on his own strength, he often chooses diagonal lines.
In the tug of war and confrontation, Nadal and Gawain were trying to seize the initiative. Then Nadal seized a gap and launched an attack on the backhand again. The "inside-out" diagonal shot rushed out.
By the way, Nadal’s backhand diagonal shot is a flat shot in 90% of cases, without any rotation, which is also a change of rhythm.
Then……
Gao Wen was once again in a passive position. With a push of his right leg, his body was completely pushed out. However, this time, his center of gravity was not completely thrown out. Instead, before his foot was in place, he braked and his right leg controlled his body.
The force poured down on the right leg layer by layer, and the knee was under incredible pressure.
Ah! Gawain roared from deep within his dantian, and his knees suddenly straightened.
The power is transmitted up layer by layer, and a smooth turn completes the swing and push.
Ah! Gao Wen also exerted his strength, following the control of the turning movement to complete the confrontation, his wrist swung out instantly, the speed of the racket head increased to a higher level, his mind and spirit were united, and his will and courage were perfectly matched at this moment.
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Bang.
--straight line.
Passive, indeed passive, but Gawain was prepared for Nadal's sudden attack, both physically and mentally. Then, relying on the combination of speed and strength, he launched a bold but powerful counterattack.
To be precise, launch a counterattack.
The air suddenly became tense.
From fast to slow to fast, from attack to defense to attack, the entire rhythm switches in an instant, and one shot of the ball can easily overturn the entire situation.
More importantly, both players were not prepared to stay in the same rhythm for too long. They were always looking for opportunities, always trying to control, and always waiting for chances to counterattack. Such a game was completely different from the clash between the Big Four, and was showing a new color exclusive to Gawain.
There was no sound at the O2 Arena, but the surging heat waves above the eardrums continued to heat up, exploding with wave after wave of crazy excitement.
I couldn't help but feel my blood boiling.
Tap, tap, tap, tap, Nadal's footsteps moved across the court in a dazzling manner. In the blink of an eye, he appeared on Gawain's return line, and he seemed quite calm.
Predict, accurately.
Gawain was prepared for Nadal's ball path, and Nadal was also prepared for Gawain's ball path. The sudden attack did not break the routine, so both players were able to get to the position in time despite being passive.
Then, Nadal's forehand launched a violent attack without hesitation.
Bang! The third consecutive shot was a powerful one, the third consecutive shot was a critical hit, the third consecutive shot was a strong collision, and the collision between attacks once again raised the rolling heat wave to a higher level.
This time, it was Nadal's signature forehand super topspin.
Attack is attack, but the rhythm and method of each attack are completely different, and the strategy and layout of each attack are also slightly different. The technical and tactical collision of offense and defense transitions shows another face of tennis.
It's so exciting that it takes your breath away.
The perfect combination of power and spin swept across the entire court, and after landing, it continued to sweep out beyond the singles line with a gleam of light.