Chapter 701: Tactical Breakthrough
Nine beats.
Nine consecutive forehands, and none of them were kills. They were mainly based on control. The powerful control covered the entire court. This is Djokovic's ability.
Why didn't Djokovic just attack and end the point?
In fact, this is not a tactic or ability, but a character. Just like when you are nervous, it is easy to hit the ball dozens of times, the same is true for Djokovic's baseline shots. The timing of the "kill board" becomes more and more delayed as he gets older, and he has been slow to take the initiative.
Of course, part of it is also strategic, using such tactics to completely cover the entire field and force the opponent to run around.
In fact, Djokovic didn't care about this point. If he could score, it would be the best; but if not, it didn't matter, because his opponent was running in an anaerobic state, and he would probably be out of breath for the next one, two, or three points, so Djokovic's layout would be much calmer.
After 2017, Djokovic's playing style has basically remained the same, becoming more and more similar to Murray in his peak period.
As for now in 2014.
Overall, Djokovic's matches under Becker's coaching are relatively neat and tidy, but the master and apprentice are still in the running-in period. Djokovic's thinking is not very clear about some tactics and layouts, so he occasionally drags on. Indecision is the main problem.
Just look at the US Open.
At this time, it is the same again.
Djokovic had some opportunities to attack, but he thought the opportunities were not good enough, so he was not in a hurry and still controlled the situation.
Therefore, the game situation is a bit delicate——
Djokovic was like a puppeteer, and Gawain was the puppet, moving according to Djokovic's instructions. Even if Gawain tried to resist, he still couldn't get rid of it.
What to do? Gawain, running with his feet and brain working, knew he needed a powerful blow to turn the situation around, or at least win an offensive opportunity, but Djokovic's control was too strong. At least with Gawain's current ability, he couldn't force a breakthrough through hard power.
Brake, turn, run.
Run, brake, turn.
Once again, Djokovic used a forehand skateboard to move the tennis ball into the large triangle area at the diagonal baseline. Gao Wen's running speed had reached the extreme. He made full use of the inertia of the sprint and swung the ball with a powerful forehand.
Top! In fact, Gawain's lungs were already burning, his calf muscles were trembling, and his power of pushing off the ground was a little shaky, but now he was trapped in a vicious circle that he couldn't stop even if he wanted to.
With a quick glance, I saw that this time the return ball was quite good, hitting the baseline directly, and the angle was adjusted back a little, landing in the middle area.
There is pressure, but it is still not enough.
Djokovic hit a rebound with his forehand, and with a slight twist of his wrist, the tennis ball flew towards Gao Wen's backhand again.
Gao Wen immediately stopped and turned, rushed to his backhand position, and then observed the flight and rotation of the tennis ball.
Chance?
Because this shot was a rebound, Djokovic's control time was compressed, so the control of the entire parabola was slightly lacking, so that the parabola was slightly higher.
Of course, if Gawain wanted to enter the field and play a midfield ball, it would be too late; but if Gawain wanted to get his feet in place and launch a counterattack, he would have a chance.
Push! Send! With a big step, Gao Wen's footsteps were in place smoothly, and he swept out with both hands in a powerful backhand, returning a diagonal line.
This time, the angle of the diagonal line was finally torn apart.
However, the arc still could not be suppressed - it was almost there, the footsteps were still a little off, the hitting point was a little slower, and the best opportunity to hit the ball flat was missed.
Gao Wen had no time to feel regretful, because his parabola was also not suppressed. Djokovic successfully ran to the position and relentlessly used his side forehand to hit the ball hard and repeated the landing point.
Back kick! Gao Wen habitually changed direction, but he took one step and started again, his feet slipped a little, looking very embarrassed.
However, it was finally a little better than the previous shot. The hitting point was just right, and he hit a diagonal line with a two-handed backhand.
This time, Djokovic finally did not continue to use his forehand - if he used his forehand for the eleventh consecutive shot, it would be a humiliating shot choice.
Djokovic used a two-handed backhand to quickly lead the ball, grabbing a rising point, deliberately disrupting the rhythm, increasing the rhythm of the return ball, and compressing Gao Wen's breathing space.
Slash.
Continue to repeat the landing point, this is the third consecutive shot that Gao Wen’s backhand position has been chosen.
Got it!
Gao Wen's eyes lit up. This time, he did not move sideways, but stayed where he was, catching Djokovic's return shot.
Tennis, delivered to your door!
Push off the ground! Stand firm! Curl your toes and grip the ground with all your strength.
Lead the racket! Turn the body! The whole lead-in action is advanced, stealing half a beat of the rhythm.
Djokovic is fast and Gao Wen is not satisfied.
Fight speed with speed!
The most important thing is that just as he was preparing to hit the ball, he took a step forward.
When Djokovic saw Gawain's move, alarm bells went off, because this was Gawain's signature backhand rising point shot.
Every time, Gao Wen would take a step forward to grab the hitting point, and rely on the stability of his two-handed backhand to change the line of the ball. During the US Open, this was Gao Wen's signature weapon.
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Djokovic immediately moved towards his forehand position.
Gao Wen was unmoved, and was not disturbed by Djokovic's movements at all. His hitting movements were very firm and smooth.
Break the situation! He must break the balance from a tactical perspective! Explode! Push! Straight line.
It is indeed a straight line.
The tennis ball was like a bullet, flying across the court like a whistling wind.
Sudden!
Djokovic was in complete control of the match. He always had the upper hand in the tug-of-war of more than twenty shots, while Gawain was completely embarrassed and had to defend passively.
Like a cat playing with mouse.
But Gawain seized a gap, made an accurate judgment of the back ball, and turned defense into offense without hesitation. His decisive temperament instantly broke the balance.
Djokovic was running at full speed , his speed had reached the limit, but it was too late.
Gawain's shot turned into a streak of light and a straight line shot out along the sideline, leaving only the crisp sound of the shot echoing in the air.
"7:6, Gao Wen is leading."
The referee's voice was heard, and even though Djokovic was still running, the tennis ball had already formed two jumps, and the point came to an end.
Overtaken! Inventory, appeared!
huff huff.
Gawain was panting.
huff huff.
Djokovic is also taking a breather.
After a tug-of-war that lasted for 24 beats, both players were exhausted. Gao Wen did not celebrate at this time, but just clenched his fists heavily to cheer himself up.
Djokovic turned his head and looked at Gao Wen, but he didn't look frustrated.
Djokovic did not aim to score in this point, so he was not angry about losing the point. Looking at Gawain who was panting heavily, he knew that the exhaustion was imaginable.
In fact, compared to Gawain, Djokovic, who always holds the initiative, seems to be strolling leisurely and does not seem to be greatly affected.
(End of this chapter)