Chapter 790 Extra Competition
Bang!
Nadal hits a forehand.
After a strong confrontation of forty shots, Nadal used a forehand super topspin attack diagonally across the entire court. Krajinovic tried to intercept the ball at the net, but found that the arc of Nadal's return was higher than expected, so he was forced to retreat, and the return ball rushed towards Djokovic.
Djokovic, who was about to return to the net, took small steps back and was forced to return to the baseline, and his hitting position was squeezed.
But it was Djokovic standing on the court.
While quickly retreating, Djokovic made a very awkward backhand movement with both hands. His body was stretched in the air like a twist, and it seemed that he was not at the correct hitting point at all. However, he still completed an incredible shot with his body flexibility.
and!
straight line!
It was not the usual diagonal line, but an unexpected straight line! "Ah!"
With a roar of power, Djokovic completed a brilliant backhand shot.
The tennis ball flew towards Gao Wen's forehand gap.
Oops!
The alarm bells sounded.
Gawain was moving sideways to his left because he predicted that Djokovic would cross diagonally. He was ready to block the ball at the net, but he saw the tennis ball rushing towards the open space on his right.
Push off the ground and brake.
Explode, start.
He reflexively started again and his whole body flew out.
But it was too late.
Travel through time!
Boom! The whole audience cheered!
In the 41-shot round, Djokovic, despite losing his body position and center of gravity, won the winning point in an incredible manner to save the break point.
incredible!
It’s still hard to believe even if you see it with your own eyes!
The applause was thunderous.
When the points were scored, all four players were exhausted. In the hot weather in Doha, the long and multi-shot tug-of-war was definitely a test.
Only Djokovic stared at the other side of the court with bright eyes, roared loudly, and vented his emotions to his heart's content, like a lion awakening.
One! Another! And with the boiling applause from the audience, the huge energy burst out from the depths of the soul.
"roar!"
Djokovic was like a lion awakening, with his hands clenched into fists, his cheeks flushed, veins bulging, and his bloody mouth open and roaring fiercely.
Forty-one beats, it was indeed extremely difficult! Both sides had already exerted themselves to the extreme, truly pushing themselves into a desperate situation.
Moreover, the partner combination on the opposite side of the court is also one of the important reasons that inspire Djokovic's high morale:
Needless to say, the duel between Djokovic and Nadal has replaced the old rivalry between Federer and Nadal in recent years and has become the most noteworthy focus of today's men's professional tennis.
As for Gawain...
“Ahhhh!”
It was not certain whether Djokovic did it intentionally or unintentionally, but his roar was directed at Gawain, and his eyes burst with murderous intent like a hunter. The overwhelming pressure rushed towards Gawain like a rage, over and over again, layer after layer, and was released in a rising manner.
Maybe it was because Djokovic finally broke through from Gao Wen's side, so he naturally roared here.
Perhaps because of the difficulty and tension of the game, the pressure from Gawain and Nadal was far more than one plus one equals two.
Perhaps it was because they broke the serve first but then fell into the dilemma of losing points continuously and saw the first set slipping through their fingers.
Maybe it's because of something else...
Even if it is just a doubles match, Djokovic will do his best to win, or to put it another way, he definitely does not want to lose to the two opponents on the other side of the net.
The extra-challenge match also created sparks that were sweeping the entire venue.
The mighty and ferocious momentum spread throughout the venue, unreservedly displaying the world's number one arrogance and igniting the enthusiasm of the audience.
Clap, clap, clap! Compared with shouting and screaming, Doha still continued its usual characteristics, applause first, and the clapping sound filled the whole venue pushed the atmosphere of the game to a new peak.
Gawain, did not back down.
His eyes were clear and upright as he met Djokovic's gaze, unmoved. His bright and determined eyes were like a pine tree in a storm, always standing proudly. Then he walked backwards step by step, staring at Djokovic with burning eyes, as if one could see two flames.
Not only did he not retreat, but one could also see a faint smile on Gawain's lips. He seemed to be enjoying the match, but also seemed to be facing up to Djokovic's pressure. The ease and high morale revealed behind his subtle expression sparkled under the scorching sun.
You come and I go.
Not giving an inch.
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Both Krajinovic and Nadal could feel the subtle changes in the atmosphere on the court. The air became tense and a murderous aura was spreading.
He stepped back all the way to the baseline, and the line of sight was cut off because of the distance. Then, it could be noticed that Nadal looked at Gawain inquiringly.
Gao Wen nodded slightly to indicate that he was fine, and walked to Nadal to discuss the tactics for the next point.
However--
Djokovic still showed his championship qualities. After saving the break point and chasing the score to "40:40", he served very well in the next two points and established an advantage through sharp serves. Krajinovic alertly made up a shot in front of the net and scored two points in a row.
Hold serve!
In the final stages of the first set, the competition became noticeably fierce, but Djokovic still managed to stand firm and take the lead again.
"5:4".
However, the combination of Nadal and Gao Wen was also unwilling to be outdone. They continued to hold their serve steadily and did not face any crisis.
Anyone with a discerning eye could feel that the atmosphere of the match had risen to a new level, and the competition between the two sides became increasingly fierce, but in the end, no break occurred.
A tie-break, such an exciting and close game, should have been decided in the form of a tie-break.
In the tie-break, the Djokovic pair served first.
This time, it was the combination of Nadal and Gao Wen who first completed the mini break and exchanged venues with a "4:2" lead.
But the Djokovic pair broke back immediately and, after holding their two service points, took the lead at 4:5.
At the critical moment, Nadal and Gawain withstood the pressure and successfully held both serve points. Not only did they avoid giving away the set point, but they also reversed the score again.
"6:5".
The set point, it appeared, belonged to Nadal and Gawain; but then came two points on Krajinovic's serve.
To be honest, among the four players on the court at this moment, Krajinovic is the best serveer.
When he was young, he was called "Little Agassi" by the Serbian media. Although his shots were not powerful, he was very talented in the overall offensive connection and hand control. He was a rising star who showed his tennis talent at a young age.
But now, the rising star is no longer young, as time goes by, he needs to grow up. The key at this moment is whether Krajinovic can withstand the pressure?
Krajinovic prepares to serve and Nadal prepares to receive.
One shot! It went in!
(End of this chapter)