Chapter 426: Walking into a Trap
He.
The whole audience gasped, and even the media center could feel the tension in the air. They couldn't believe that Gao Wen was so soft-handed in the face of the high-pressure ball at such a crucial moment.
But before anyone could even exclaim in surprise, Gawain could be seen taking two large steps sideways, with his arms spread out as he pushed off the ground, and with a movement of a white crane spreading its wings, he covered the entire half of the court.
Push off the ground! Charge forward! Dive!
The conditioned reflex action burst out immediately, and he was not panicked at all in the face of extreme difficulties. Instead, his brain entered a clear state without any distractions. The only thing left in the world was himself and the tennis ball. Gawain flew out, holding the racket high in his right hand, and intercepted the flying path of the tennis ball.
Almost! Almost!
Gawain rushed out directly, leaping recklessly. The howling winds and heat waves from all directions rushed in all at once. The power trembled from the depths of the earth all the way to his forehead. The muscles in his body were tensed to the extreme and burned to boiling point, thus making up for the last little bit of gap.
Blocked shot!
smash!
"trap!"
"Gao Wen made a prediction and moved ahead of time, waiting for the gap on his forehand! Gao Wen saw through Kei Nishikori's return line in advance!"
"Block the Internet!"
Ah! Ah! All the commentators went crazy in an instant, because Gawain's extremely stretched movements were like an elegant eagle, completing an incredible block of the net, directly dunking the tennis ball in Kei Nishikori's half of the court, winning this point in an incredible way.
Ahhh! Ahhh! Arthur Ashe Stadium went crazy. Even though they witnessed it with their own eyes, they still couldn't help but doubt their own eyes:
How did he score this point? Bold but careful! Walking into a trap! On the contrary, it was Gawain who was standing in front of the net who was the calmest. He clenched his fists, looked firmly at Kei Nishikori who was in a moment of shock, and declared his belief forcefully:
A feint, a sneak attack, when it comes to calculations and layouts, never give up easily until the last moment, because no one can know whether the opponent has a backup plan.
Just a reminder, the Art of War originated from China, okay? Gao Wen knew very well the defensive ability of Kei Nishikori. If he wanted to directly win points through high pressure, he had to take risks. In the first and second sets, there was no problem, but at the end of the fourth set, the power of pushing off the ground was not sufficient, and excessive pursuit of power was prone to mistakes.
Therefore, the correct approach, which also has a higher success rate, is to create a trap, making Kei Nishikori think that he has found a ray of hope, but everything develops according to Gawain's expectations, and then Gawain will end this point -
But what if Kei Nishikori had not been fooled? This is the charm of competitive sports. The game of calculation and counter-calculation depends on who is bolder and more determined in a split second. Any hesitation or delay may lead to a completely different situation and outcome. This requires the perfect cooperation of the heart and the brain.
Conservativeness has never been Gao Wen's orientation.
Make bold assumptions, execute carefully, and then wait for the results of your adventure.
This time, he succeeded! Gao Wen did not celebrate or vent, but clenched his fists tightly, because he knew that he absolutely could not ignore Kei Nishikori. Any complacency could be fatal. He needed to focus on the game, forget the score and the situation, and focus on the next point wholeheartedly.
The burning and determination in his eyes burst out with incredible energy, even eclipsing the sunset glow in the sky and on the ground.
Kei Nishikori looked at Gao Wen, who was panting heavily but full of energy in front of the net. He stood there gasping for breath, with a look of unwillingness in his eyes.
Did he miscalculate this point? Strictly speaking, no, he had already done his best within his ability, but Gawain's calculations were still one step ahead of him. The pervasive and omnipresent sense of oppression made Kei Nishikori feel a little depressed. He looked at Gawain, and the determination in his eyes was gone in an instant, and then he lowered his head, as if he had fallen into the rut of despair again.
However, the brilliant rays of light filled the entire Arthur Ashe Stadium, and the sight was filled with a colorful halo, making it impossible to see the truth in Kei Nishikori's eyes.
“Ouch!”
"Ahhhhhhhhhhh!"
The wolf howls again, echoing throughout the venue!
Gu Xiao couldn't help but stand up and join Wang Dalei, watching the five-star red flags surging with enthusiasm throughout the stadium, forming a magnificent glow, brilliant and colorful. Even the volcanic clouds all over the sky and the ground became the background, as if they could touch the violently beating heart of Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Scalding, hot, intense.
Today, the Arthur Ashe Stadium, which had seen a decline in attendance due to the "dark horse showdown", still had over 70% of its attendance. Those neutral fans who truly loved tennis and did not come to watch the game for the players, could no longer control their excitement and were roaring and screaming, applauding this wonderful game.
They believe that those fans who missed this game because of stereotypes will regret it. Who could have thought that this game would be no less exciting than the powerful collision between "Wawrinka VS Raonic", and now this incredible game is about to enter a new climax.
The thunderous roar spread from the North American continent across the Pacific Ocean, lingering in the sky above the Chinese continent for a long time.
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At this time, the land had just dawned and the city was waking up from its sleep. Some people got up sleepily and prepared to go to work, but there was still a small group of viewers who were clenching their fists with excitement and continuously sending out barrages to vent their inner tension and excitement. There was no trace of the hardship and suffering of staying up all night. The full wolf howls gathered into an unparalleled force.
Soar into the sky!
“Ouch!”
Gu Xiao also howled along, and the red heat wave that swept across the entire stadium greeted the most crucial point of the game with the most crazy and turbulent attitude: match point!
The first match point of the game has appeared!
However, the next point was from Kei Nishikori's serve. According to common sense, the receiving side is not at an advantage. However, the lesson taught to the audience by today's fierce battle is: never judge the situation on the court easily until the tennis ball lands to score.
Kei Nishikori also faced countless crises today. From break points to set points, both players proved that they still have the ability to turn the situation around at critical moments. One match point may not be enough to end this arduous battle. Now it depends on how he will deal with the next point.
Match point is actually just an ordinary point. It can put an end to the game, but it may also be the beginning of a counterattack.
Kei Nishikori was ready. Judging from his expression, he was sweating profusely, his face was red, and his brows were furrowed. He seemed to be in great pain and could not continue. But was this another smoke bomb? Gurgling, the air was burning.
(End of this chapter)