Chapter 56: Strong all the way

UCLA wants to win the game in one fell swoop, so they obviously need to ask the University of Georgia for advice.

Georgia is also undefeated this season and ranked fourth in the nation, and is in the running for the championship this season. How could they surrender without resistance? Maybe the Bruins thought so, but they were not ready to surrender.

The competition is getting fierce!

With two wins in the sixth singles and third singles, the University of Georgia once again overtook the score and was the first to reach the match point. They only needed to win one more game to continue their unbeaten streak this season.

Among them, the match in which Georgia University's No. 3 singles player Nathan-Pasha defeated McDonald was also a brilliant move by the University of Georgia.

Originally, Pasha was supposed to be the No. 2 singles player for the University of Georgia, but like the Bruins, they also used the Tian Ji horse racing strategy to change the layout, specifically letting Pasha play against the No. 3 singles player of the Bruins, Bremer. Unexpectedly, Martin also changed the lineup unexpectedly, and the situation evolved into:

"Pasha vs. McDonald".

Facing a stronger and more experienced opponent, McDonald played very tenaciously and fought hard until the end in both sets, but in terms of key points, Pasha was more experienced.

Both sets were decided in tie-breaks, and Pasha won both tie-breaks, winning three points in one set and two points in the other, defeating McDonald in a thrilling manner. The University of Georgia won this tough battle and completely reversed the situation.

In the blink of an eye, the Bruins were once again behind in the total score of "2:3", standing on the edge of the cliff, not far from their first loss of the season.

But in the difficult situation, the game between the two teams is still not over, and both head coaches are calculating their opponents. So, until the last game, the game is not over and no one can easily predict the outcome.

Bremer, who switched to the No. 4 singles position, performed well against the No. 4 singles player of the University of Georgia, defeating his opponent cleanly with scores of "6:2" and "6:3" without any twists and turns, winning the expected victory and tying the total score. The two sides are about to face the decisive battle.

Gillon, who was promoted from the second singles to the first singles, shoulders the heavy responsibility and bears the key to victory or defeat. Against the first singles Austin-Smith of the University of Georgia, the two players are similar in strength. They are currently ranked 11th and 12th in the United States, respectively, and can be said to be evenly matched.

Judging from the lineups of the two teams, both sides are very satisfied and both sides believe that things are going according to their plans. "Geelong VS Smith" is the duel that everyone is looking forward to. Both sides firmly believe that this victory will continue their unbeaten streak of the season. Who will have the last laugh? Only a competition will tell.

The two sides went to a tiebreak in the first set, and Jilong won with a score of "7:3"; the second set was still close, but Jilong still put off Smith's counterattack, and with the cheers of the home audience, he won another set with a score of "6:3". In the final singles decider, he lived up to the expectations of the coach and the team and won the victory.

"4:3".

UCLA narrowly defeated the University of Georgia and continued its undefeated streak! When Jillon scored the last point, the entire team was excited. For the first time since the start of the season, they felt the fierce and cruel competition. In the end, they successfully withstood the test, which also boosted the morale of the team. They cheered and jumped for joy! After the game, the school newspaper once again gave close coverage, but this time the focus was on Jillon——

The hero who made the final decision at the last moment.

In this fierce competition, Jilong showed good competitive level and excellent mental state, and he is worthy of being called the "Little Prince". In addition, his handsome face and introverted and low-key style have won him the favor and pursuit of countless girls.

During daily training, the number of girls “passing by by chance” gradually increased.

After defeating Georgia in a strong confrontation, the morale of the Bruins rose to a new level again. With this morale, they continued to fight. They easily defeated Stanford University, Pepperdine University, and Saint Mary's University with large scores, extending their winning streak to eight games this season.

With eight straight wins since the start of the spring season, the Bruins have firmly established themselves in the No. 2 spot in the nation, ahead of their city rival, the University of Southern California, which is ranked No. 3. The defending champion University of Virginia, which also maintains an undefeated record, is currently at the top of the list.

For the second consecutive year, the three favorites to win the championship have performed steadily and have shown strong competitiveness at the beginning of the season.

…

Huff, huff.

McDonald was adjusting his breathing quickly. With his body center of gravity already out of balance, he made a movement of spreading his wings with his back to the goal. His racket barely touched the tennis ball. With the delicate touch of his wrist, he hit a high ball, hoping to delay Gawain's next attack and buy himself some time to return.

There was no way. Gawain's route layout was too clever and brilliant. He took the lead step by step. However, he was able to accumulate enough advantages in just three or four shots. Then McDonald had lost his position. If he wanted to continue the confrontation, he could only run around for his life.

To the onlookers, Gawain's predictions were very accurate. He always seemed to be able to anticipate the line of McDonald's next return shot. The little time gained through prediction might be only one or two thousandths of a second, but starting early could give him the upper hand in the round-ball confrontation.

But MacDonald knew there was more to it than that.

Anticipation, which is one of Gawain's most outstanding hidden talents, undoubtedly plays an important role; in addition, Gawain's line layout also reflects tennis wisdom.

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Gao Wen often suppresses his opponent through his landing point, rotation, and line control, forcing the opponent into a trap. Most of the return lines are often classic routines in difficult situations, which reduces the difficulty of Gao Wen's prediction. Correspondingly, the success rate is naturally improved.

Simply put, this is a comprehensive layout.

In the past, Gao Wen would also hit the ball like this, but due to the limitations of his own strength and forehand, his line distribution often made it difficult to achieve the effect he was looking for. For example, he was unable to completely suppress the opponent's forehand. Even if the line was in place, the opponent could still complete the counterattack. Naturally, the wisdom of the entire layout of the line could not be reflected.

After winter training, in just two months, Gao Wen's power and forehand have been significantly improved, as have his footwork and serve. The rate and success rate of tactical execution have also increased accordingly.

MacDonald, who trains with Gawain almost every day, knows this all too well.

The forehand skateboard-style shot just now not only landed close to the sideline, but the strong outward rotation also put McDonald in a passive position. He had to receive the ball with his back turned, and his whole body was stretched to the extreme.

(End of this chapter)