Generally speaking, it takes courage to choose the outside corner in the first zone, and often suppress the backhand through the inside corner. This tactical strategy is more reasonable and more common.
What's more, Dimitrov was in charge of receiving the ball on the other side of the court at this time. The instability of the one-handed backhand was also very obvious in the return of serve.
In terms of tactical combination, the inside corner is obviously a better choice, but this is a fixed routine, which is too natural and can easily be seen through by opponents.
On the contrary, a sneak attack on the outside corner can often create surprises.
The key is that in the last point, in the second area, Ferrer sneak attacked an inside corner in an attempt to suppress Gawain's forehand, but was caught off guard by Gawain's delicate forehand; then changing positions, Ferrer will continue to sneak attack
? Continue to break the routine?
Games and calculations.
This is the charm of tennis!
Dimitrov was completely focused on the game, and his brain started to work again——
Maybe it’s because there is no baggage in a doubles match, maybe it’s because we share the pressure by fighting side by side, maybe it’s because Gawain’s attitude has infected his emotions.
Maybe it's all of them, but no matter what, it seems to be back on track.
Forehand? Backhand?
Backhand!
Dimitrov moved.
The reason is very simple. Ferrer's character is strict and step-by-step, without any small thoughts or calculations. Conservatism and stability are the key.
The more critical the situation is, the easier it is to fall back into the mode that you are most accustomed to and comfortable with. This is the weakness of human nature:
For example, match point.
With one push and thrust of the left leg, the body has been pushed out.
Inside corner!
You've got it.
really!
At the critical moment, Ferrer chose the inside corner to suppress Dimitrov's backhand; moreover, the angle was not completely separated, it was between the center and the inside corner. It was obvious at a glance that Ferrer wanted to ensure the success rate of the first serve and increase the success rate of the first serve.
The threat of the first serve avoids getting into trouble with the second serve and is more conservative.
Kick the ground!
Swing!
Dimitrov's one-handed backhand is smooth and elegant, different from Wawrinka's fierceness, and closer to Federer's agility, like a swordsman.
From swing movements to hitting effects, Dimitrov and Federer have too many similarities. The only deviation may be inspiration.
A little inspiration can give tennis a completely different character.
The long sword is unsheathed!
Dimitrov's entire shot was smooth and smooth.
However, a shot is a shot after all.
Ferrer's first serve is not sharp enough but stable enough. As long as it can be sent forward, it has a deterrent effect. If you want to steal the first serve, you need explosive power.
Dimitrov's backhand does not have the ability to shoot this shot. During the strong collision, you can still feel the instability of the one-handed backhand.
Dimitrov did not change the line rashly or forcefully exert force. Following his own force trajectory, the entire chest was completely opened and his arms stretched out——
Use force to fight.
The tennis ball, along the reverse slash direction, which is the direction of the racket opening, was pushed back directly, pushing back all the power of Ferrer's serve.
boom!
Light, agile, agile and fast.
The whole connection is very neat. Although it is not fully exerted, the rhythm increases, and then the tennis ball returns quickly like a missile.
Verdasco still tried to grab the net, but immediately realized that the ball was coming too fast and he might make a mistake in grabbing the net, so he stepped back again.
Now, it's up to Ferrell.
Ferrell is a little embarrassed.
Before the serving movement was fully restored, Dimitrov's return ball had already come over. His messy steps had no time to adjust his center of gravity, and he moved sideways with long strides.
It's a mess.
The only good thing is that this was Ferrer's forehand position. He moved with light steps, kicked off his left leg, and jumped out in a movement similar to a split.
At this point, you can see Ferrell’s famous stunt——
Not a split.
The footsteps continue to move. When the body is not in place, the upper body breaks its own balance and extends out, pulling the footsteps to move continuously in cross steps.
It seems that he can't reach the ball, but the switching of steps is dazzling, and he switches to the right position abruptly. It looks like an illusion of doing the splits, but in fact the steps are still continuing to move, and he can still continue to move after finishing the ball, and the second time
Start and complete subsequent defense.
Although it's not a good description, but... like a flea, no one knows how Ferrell's footsteps complete the connection.
Forehand, continuous hitting and curling.
Ferrer was very experienced and did not choose to cut. Instead, he tried to move his feet in place and hit a quick roll with his forehand. It seemed like a light transition ball, but in fact, the roll made a sharp drop across the net——
Just now Gawain used the shot against Verdasco, and now Ferrer used it against Gawain.
Obviously, Ferrer had noticed Gawain waiting for an opportunity in front of the net, and deliberately drew a straight line and launched an attack towards the gap on Gawain's left side.
"Stable Man" mainly refers to Ferrer who is balanced and stable in all aspects. He has no strong points but no shortcomings. The same is true in terms of batting line layout.
In the blink of an eye, Ferrer's batting was nothing new but smart enough, and he still found a potential breakthrough in a difficult situation.
Originally, Gao Wen was about to move to the right to seal the net, but he paused, started a second time, and moved to the left again.
Verdasco failed to handle the last ball well, so how will Gawain handle this ball?
Don't be impatient or impatient.
Gawain adjusted his position with small steps, his knees were completely bent, and his center of gravity was lowered——
Ferrer's sudden fall over the net was very light, and the entire fall was fast and urgent. The tactical intention was clear and clear. It was clearly to bully Gao Wen's height of 193 centimeters:
Standing in front of the net, if you hit a high-pressure ball or volley ball, Gao Wen's height and arm length are an advantage, the coverage is very wide, and the high pressure is very heavy.
However, when faced with a sharp drop over the net, the center of gravity cannot be lowered, which in turn affects the feel of touching the ball, and the entire position and space feel may be deviated.
Early on, before the tennis ball flew over, Gawain's center of gravity had already begun to drop, bending his knees and keeping his body's horizontal line as stable as possible.
Backhand with both hands, facing the tennis ball attentively and delicately, not in a hurry, but waiting for the tennis ball to pass over the net and start to fall, and then rub it gently.
twist.
The moment the racket touched the ball, Gao Wen released his left hand and did not choose to pick, hit, hit, touch, hit or other hitting actions, but held the card with one hand.
Rub and rub.
Following the inertial force of the body's continuous forward motion, the tennis ball is fully rubbed and contacted on the string of the racket, creating strong rotation, and then the wrist is lightly touched.
Very delicate and very agile hand skills, pure feel, from wrapping to handling, just one touch reveals so much.
Whoosh!
The tennis ball drew an arc and flew back lightly.
Crossing the net belt and rising high——
straight line.
Scimitar.
maneuver.
Barb.
incredible!
Faced with the sharp fall across the net, Gawain hit a hook with unparalleled delicate touch. That is, after the tennis ball landed, it reversed back toward the net and Gawain like a boomerang.
So amazing!
"oh!"
The entire audience exclaimed, dumbfounded and couldn't believe their eyes.