Chapter 862: Comprehensive Upgrade
Step, step...step!
Kyrgios is running, as always, with his signature move -
In fact, Kyrgios' footwork was very bad, not just a little bit, but very, very bad.
Due to the lack of systematic training and relying entirely on one's own talent, the adjustment of his steps while moving was a complete mess, with no method at all.
But in the end, this young man is truly gifted. Even without systematic training and even though his footwork is crude, he can still complete the shot and often even hit some amazing shots.
This situation often occurs in Kyrgios's games. His movement and footwork are not in place, and some balls that can be easily caught up end up in weird hitting positions.
If it was a defensive ball, it would be fine, not every player is good at defense; but if it is also an offensive ball, then there is obviously a problem.
So what will Kyrgios do?
Take big steps, big steps, and then use the power of the sprint to jump directly, improve the hitting point on the physical level, and complete the hit from top to bottom.
It is precisely because of this that when watching Kyrgios' games, you can often see him jumping up and down like a jumping bean, and then staying in an awkward state for a long time to complete the shot, so that neither his forehand nor his backhand can exert their full power, but he can always complete the return.
The same is true at this time.
After two consecutive long strides, Kyrgios jumped directly and completed a sweeping shot with his forehand.
Diagonal large diagonal.
Boom! Although the action was awkward, it was clear from the speed and power that Kyrgios had exerted all his strength on this shot, and the entire shot was very complete.
Faintly, one could detect a hint of anger, and the whole person was filled with murderous intent.
The tennis ball was compressed into a bullet by a powerful force and flew out of the chamber.
So, what about Gawain?
He was running at full speed with his jersey fluttering in the wind. His light and agile steps were like walking on water, which was pleasing to the eye. Even as he was running at full speed, one could see the trajectory of his black hair flowing in the wind. His focused eyes did not show any panic at all.
Tap tap tap.
Tap tap tap.
Gao Wen adjusted from big strides to cross steps and then to small steps smoothly and in one go.
However, Kyrgios's return was indeed powerful, with extreme speed and power, fast and flat, and it seemed that the flight trajectory of the tennis ball might not be captured with a slight hesitation; the only flaw was that the landing point and angle were not completely separated, or because the footwork was not adjusted enough.
This is also Gao Wen's opportunity.
One step! One push! At the last moment when he reached the right sideline, he pushed the ground and adjusted his steps, and his forehand was already swung out like a whip.
It's not about cutting, but about... using the opponent's force to counter the opponent.
By cleverly utilizing the power of the forearm swinging and the toughness of the wrist wrapping, the speed of the racket head is instantly increased, and the power of the incoming ball is transformed into a reaction force to impact out.
whoosh.
Light and fast.
Use softness to overcome hardness.
Then, the line changed! Huh! There was a low exclamation at the scene, unbelievable!
Facing Kyrgios's all-out forehand attack, Gawain's forehand was not at all inferior, and he changed the line with a seemingly light but actually brilliant technique of using the opponent's force to hit the opponent's force. He stretched his arm completely straight to bear all the force, and hit the wall to counterattack and changed the line in a flash.
Zhang Sheng’s eyes lit up.
Gawain had been able to perform this move before, but never so easily.
Whether you like Kyrgios or not, the young man does have excellent physical conditions, and his powerful forehand is comparable to Del Potro's.
If his footsteps were not behind and he was not able to exert power with his forehand every time, Kyrgios's threat would be more than that. But even if his footsteps were not behind, Kyrgios's forehand could still produce very oppressive returns just by relying on the explosion of his upper body.
As for Gao Wen, his lack of strength is an objective fact, so when he hits the ball with his forehand, it is difficult for his straight forearm to keep it stable and motionless. The effect of using the opponent's force to hit the ball is bound to be discounted, and the line and landing point control of the return ball will also be affected.
So, when facing Kyrgios in Flushing Meath last year, Gao was able to return such a shot, but the line and landing point would be relatively conservative.
In order to ensure the success rate, Gao Wen often chooses a shallower landing point.
But at this time, look at where Gao Wen's return ball landed: the big triangle at the baseline.
Gawain was simply aiming at the blind spot at the baseline. In the "forehand vs. forehand" confrontation, Gawain showed courage that was no less than that of Kyrgios.
In this forehand shot, we can see Federer's style. He was understated and free and easy, but it was like a sword being unsheathed. In the confrontation at the power level, he was already not at a disadvantage.
From Doha to Melbourne, Gao Wen has never encountered a strong challenge, so his growth during the offseason has never been fully demonstrated. But today, facing the physically gifted Kyrgios, Gao Wen's comprehensive upgrade can be felt in the simple shots.
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Kyrgios immediately fell into a passive position, his steps obviously failed to keep up, and his hitting points were a bit forced.
In the past, Kyrgios might have chosen to use a backhand slice or a flick, deliberately slowing down the pace of the round and disrupting his opponent's layout by changing the rhythm and speed. His nonchalant appearance is really disgusting, but it has to be admitted that Kyrgios can indeed take the initiative.
But I don't know what happened today. In the opening stage, Kyrgios seemed to be angry. His backhand was obviously more aggressive, and he was unwilling to passively use his backhand. Even if there were no good opportunities for offense and defense, he just hit the ball blindly. As for the quality, it could not be guaranteed.
The same is true for this shot.
Even though his footwork was not fully in place, Kyrgios still forced his shot and, with his body having lost its center of gravity, he used both hands to hit a deep backhand.
The landing point is directly pressed near the baseline; at the same time, the parabola is fully pulled up, sacrificing speed and arc to ensure depth, and then a strong topspin rebound ball is used to form suppression.
It has to be said that under extremely difficult circumstances, Kyrgios's shot was of very good defensive quality and had both offensive and defensive qualities.
However, this batting technique did not work for Gawain.
When Gao Wen saw the parabola of the return ball, he not only did not step back to increase the distance to ensure the swing space, but also took advantage of the flight time of the parabola to take a step forward, almost stepping on the baseline, and hit a rebound ball.
The entire swinging action was very fast and fierce in the narrow space. The forearm swung quickly to form a curling belt. The entire arc was directly pressed down and returned a diagonal line with a sweeping action.
Bang! Bang! As soon as the tennis ball hit the ground, it was immediately hit back by Gawain, and the rhythm of the whole round was accelerated again. Before the audience had time to see clearly where Kyrgios's return ball landed, their eyes followed the tennis ball again and flew towards Kyrgios' backhand position.
Flat and fast.
Kyrgios felt a little frustrated.
In the previous shot, my feet had not yet adjusted and I finally completed the shot, but the tennis ball bounced back immediately.
And, again, backhand! Again and again! It never ends!
Fourth update.
(End of this chapter)