Chapter 668 The Invincible Hero
Tap! Tap!
The force of the calves pushing the ground pushes the body forward through the reaction force. The muscles continue to explode and burn, and the explosive feeling is being released continuously. There is only the high-speed flying tennis ball in the eyes and brain, and even breathing has been forgotten.
Anaerobic state.
He felt the blood boiling and his brain working at high speed did not forget to glance at Berdych's position out of the corner of his eye: returning to defense.
As soon as Berdych controlled his footsteps, his body center of gravity had already begun to move back to defense, which also meant that Berdych was ready early and waiting for Gawain's next shot.
Break the situation, break the situation, break the situation...
There was only one thought in Gawain's mind, and the energy bursting out from the depths of his soul pushed his body to continue running wildly.
Bite the bullet!
Run as fast as you can!
One step, still a big step away!
It has to be said that Berdych's straight-line attack did put Gawain in a very awkward position, pushing him to the edge of passive defense. But it was also because of this that his determination and courage to fight to the bitter end suddenly erupted.
The upper body is fully extended, and the racket-leading action begins early, with the racket becoming an extension of the wrist, revealing the body's softness and toughness.
His feet were still running wildly, unable to exert force, unable to sprint, and even unable to turn around. He could only rely on the strength of his upper limbs, swinging his forearms quickly, and the speed of his racket head increased instantly.
Wrist, push forward.
Ah! Power, burst.
Ahhh! Swing! Push! Charge forward!
Along with the roar released from deep in the Dantian, all the weight, strength and energy were added up, changing the line in an unreasonable way, and wrapping it with the tenacity of the wrist, a flat push, and then the tennis ball flew out while rubbing against the racket strings.
Huh! The whole audience was stunned.
straight line!
It was a straight line! "Straight line vs. straight line", who would have thought that Gawain, like Berdych, would both choose to fight for a straight line when their bodies lost their center of gravity.
Moreover, compared with Berdych's straight line, Gawain's shot was more difficult and dangerous, so much so that the audience all widened their eyes and held their breath.
Time seems to have stopped.
Gawain's inertia could not stop him from charging forward, and he continued to rush forward.
Berdych was stopping and turning suddenly, trying to start again, but because he was too eager and hasty, his left leg did not push the ground and he almost slipped.
But all eyes were fixed on the mustard yellow tennis ball, which seemed like the most thrilling arc in the world.
flight.
soar.
Falling.
Then……
"Within the boundaries."
Wow! The audience roared and cheered with ecstasy, unable to believe their eyes. Surprise and amazement, praise and madness were intertwined together.
Ah! Gawain could no longer suppress his emotions. He clenched his fists, roared passionately, and smashed his fists hard into his chest.
The thumping sounds echoed in my chest like a huge bell, and lasted for a long time.
The whole audience was boiling.
Because of this point, and more because of this game.
The last point was incredible. Both Berdych and Gawain showed unparalleled courage. They both fought hard and showed their boldness and courage in the close combat.
Every shot is a one-shot effort.
However, it was the tougher, bolder and more determined Gao Wen who had the last laugh. "The brave wins when two meet in a narrow road". He not only broke the serve for the first time in the first set, but also took the victory of the first set.
It’s been a long time, really, really long time. The vigorous, courageous and passionate Gao Wen who stood on the court appeared again after a long absence.
Since the end of the US Open, his condition has not been at its best. Although Gawain has the tenacity and willpower to perform well regardless of winning or losing, he is still a little depressed and seems to be lacking a little burst and release, including last week in Valencia.
Until today.
Facing Berdych, a direct competitor for a spot in the year-end finals, Gawain showed his best form in nearly two months, and his dominance returned.
"ah!"
Gawain's eyes were so bright and shining, the belief in victory and the fighting spirit once again burned brightly in the depths of his pupils.
Across the net, Berdych was panting heavily, with his hands on his hips, standing there, as if he needed some time to recover. It could be seen that there was irritability, depression and dissatisfaction in his eyes.
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In this point, Berdych played very, very well. From the serve to the last shot, his performance was impeccable.
However, this point was still lost.
All the confusion in his eyes was intertwined, but unfortunately, there was no murderous intent.
Boom boom boom! Boom boom boom! The whole stadium was boiling, and it lasted for a long time, not only for Gawain, but also for Berdych. The excitement of the first set already had the flavor of the year-end finals.
"7:5".
Gao Wen took the first set by breaking the serve at the last moment.
But will Berdych collapse?
Objectively speaking, this is possible.
Berdych's abilities are indeed well-rounded, but his psychological quality is not top-notch. He has been beaten by the Big Four.
Among them, the most famous one is the 2015 Australian Open in the previous life. When facing Murray, Berdych won the first set in a tiebreak, but ended up losing the second set, and then lost three sets in a row and collapsed out.
In this life, there are still about three months to the 2015 Australian Open. I don’t know if the tragedy will happen again, but what is certain is that psychological quality is indeed not Berdych’s strong point. If faced with the aggressive and continuous pressure from his opponent, Berdych himself may collapse, and the game may be out of control.
Of course, Berdych is no hothouse flower.
In last year's Rome Masters quarterfinals, facing Djokovic, after losing the first set with a score of "2:6", Berdych launched a desperate fightback and won in three sets.
What's more, in this match, Berdych is facing Gawain, who is younger and does not yet have the aura of a strong player. There is no way he will surrender.
Therefore, Gawain still needs to go all out. Before the match point ends, everything is possible, and all he needs to do is to kill other possibilities with his own hands.
So, how did Gao Wen win the first set?
Suppression from deep in the baseline.
From the perspective of winning points, the most important thing is that Gawain dared to shoot and take action at the critical moment, and dared to break Berdych's conventional judgment, and won a chance to upgrade at the last moment.
But from a tactical perspective, the last two points were all based on suppression from deep in the baseline, even by pressing the ball along the line, which limited Berdych's return line. It was not just about squeezing the swing action, but more about the conservatism of Berdych's shot selection - relatively conservative.
When facing deep pressure, Berdych often chooses to push and block the transition, so he lacks threatening return balls, and the return ball line is easier to predict, which also creates conditions for Gao Wen's continuous attack; even the opportunity to turn defense into offense is also created by deep pressure from the baseline.
Facing Berdych, it is not simply a matter of breaking through with the forehand or backhand, nor is it a simple matter of moving between the front and back courts and changing the rhythm. Because Berdych has no obvious weaknesses, it is necessary to suppress him in the round and eliminate Berdych's offensive opportunities. This is the key to victory or defeat.
(End of this chapter)