In this game, Zverev's performance was very active and proactive, which was obviously different from his usual playing style.
As mentioned before, Zverev is very similar to Djokovic after 2017. He is a balance of offense and defense, but he often prefers the bottom line fight type. He stands on the bottom line and continues to engage in long rounds of tug-of-war.
You have to grind hard until the opponent loses his temper, and there are not many active attacks.
but!
Zverev, who had a burning desire to win today, looked very strong and eager, and took the lead in Gawain's serve.
This ball, in fact, the quality of Gao Wen's return was good. The angle, speed, strength, and depth were all maintained well. It landed in the deep area of Zverev's backhand position. Although it did not hit the sideline, the diagonal angle
He also took control and suppressed little Zverev's imminent steps to enter the bottom line.
Faced with such a return ball, little Zverev took the lead——
Backhand!
I grabbed a linking rhythm. Although I didn't step forward, I swung the racket a little faster and relied on the backhand with both hands to increase the speed of the racket head.
boom!
From strength to speed, Zverev Jr. has improved to a whole new level. The tennis ball is like a cannonball sprinting along a diagonal direction, and the angle is slightly torn apart.
Because Zverev's shot was very sudden and took away a rhythm of time, so Gao Wen was a little embarrassed and his steps were slightly off.
But Gawain was not afraid at all. Without his steps being in place, he bravely stepped forward with a backhand with both hands, threw his body directly, hit the wall as if he was hitting the wall, fought back, and hit the tennis ball back hard again.
Return the way you came.
"Backhand VS Backhand", "Slash VS Slash".
At the same time, Gawain went a step further and moved his wrist outward, further opening up the angle based on Zverev's performance.
Press the line!
Gao Wen's return ball accurately hit the inside of Zverev's left sideline. There was a big step away from the baseline, and the angle was further opened.
rush!
change!
sink!
Gawain's two-handed backhand was no less impressive. The strong collision pushed back the pressure, which also pulled Zverev out of the singles line.
Zverev's eyes were sharp and unmoved, he set up a backhand with both hands early, and then——
Turn, wave.
"Tough vs tough".
Little Zverev collided again without giving an inch, and then superimposed the power, speed and angle on the basis of Gawain's hitting.
Getting faster, heavier, and more biased.
The entire angle has been completely torn apart. Zverev's return point has been near the bottom line of the service area, and the outside corner has been further torn apart.
The confrontation between the two players on the backhand position was incredible, and Zverev showed a firm desire to attack and severely suppressed Gawain.
Sharp!
Strong!
delicate!
Thick but thin, Zverev's two-handed backhand was truly outstanding, directly tearing Gawain's steps out of the doubles line.
The whole audience exclaimed in surprise.
The confrontation between the two players on the diagonal backhand position seems to be a repetitive line, but each shot is pushed to the edge of the cliff, becoming more and more extreme and dangerous.
Watching!
Zverev already had a huge advantage. This backhand shot not only forced Gao Wen to lose his position, but Gao Wen had no space to hit the ball.
However, Gawain is still moving and never gives up, so how will he choose to hit the ball?
A straight line? Or a further diagonal angle? Or a small ball?
Otherwise, is it a cutting transition?
These returns, either too difficult or slightly lacking in quality, will become an opportunity for Zverev to score winning points. The situation is not optimistic.
But saw——
Gawain took long strides and threw his body completely. His body felt the rhythm and rhythm of running, and his eyes were fixed on the flying light and shadow.
Left leg, one kick.
Apply the emergency brake and support your body.
The calf can feel the powerful impact rushing upwards. However, the left thigh firmly supports it, and all the reaction forces are transmitted up continuously. One kick and one turn, like an electric current, rush from the soles of the feet to the top of the head.
My scalp felt numb and trembling.
Following the turning movement, the backhand with both hands quickly rotated forward, the body was straddling the doubles line, and the head-on impact was made with a single swing.
When the racket crosses the axis of the body, the wrist speeds up, the speed of the racket head instantly increases to the extreme, and it is thrown out quickly and firmly.
boom!
The tennis ball shot out like an arrow from the string, pulling the attention of thousands of people in the audience to move together, and their heads started to rotate along with it.
From one side to the other.
straight line.
Strictly speaking, it should be a diagonal line. From outside the doubles line back to the singles line, this line must be a diagonal line. The tennis ball draws a boomerang curve; however, the landing point is right in front of Zverev.
Within the big triangle on the bottom line of the hand position, aim at the blind spot and start hammering.
The iconic "outside-in" shot was groundbreaking.
On the other side of the court, little Zverev's footsteps were waiting in place. He was still waiting for Gawain to continue hitting his backhand, and then he was ready to attack in a straight line and hit the ball with the goal of winning the ball.
However……
fraud!
That guy is a liar!
Why did Gawain change lanes first?
What about being conservative? What about being passive? What about being restrained in tactics?
fraud!
Zverev's center of gravity could no longer be adjusted, and he couldn't even make a second start. He took a big step forward, and his body no longer had the motivation to move forward. He looked helplessly at Gawain's return curve and
When it comes to landing, there is only one thought in my mind:
Out of bounds out of bounds.
The tennis ball, light and nimble, like an elf, crossed the ball post, bypassed the net, and circled back into the court from outside the court. The vertical height was already lower than the net. It detoured back in a low-altitude flying attitude and found an incredible path.
Road, fight back to the field, and then fall, landing.
burst.
Dead spot!
In bounds!
Gawain fought with a two-handed backhand, aiming for a blind corner, and ended up hitting a dead corner, blossoming proudly, and pocketing the winning point.
boom!
Boom boom boom!
In an instant, the entire audience's scalp was numb. They could not believe that the two players Gao Wen and Zverev had a strong duel on the backhand position, and finally delivered such a wonderful and ultimate round.
From the route to the landing point to the technique, both players have shown their best. In the end, they are superior in literary skills, bolder, more active and more proactive.
From impossible to possible, Gawain is still the leader of the new generation who amazes the world.
Little Zverev couldn't believe his eyes, so he subconsciously turned his head and looked at Gawain on the other side of the court.
Gawain, still did not celebrate.
After finishing the ball, he just stood up straight, raised his chin slightly, followed the flight path of the tennis ball, looking for the landing point, and then gently chinned his head, showing a little satisfaction in his eyes, and the shallow arc of the corner of his mouth showed a calm and calm attitude.
, a confident smile bloomed like this.
Even though his chest was heaving violently, and even though his sweat was shining in the sun, his bright smile revealed a touch of relaxation——
Pick it up at your fingertips and take a leisurely stroll.
Little Zverev: Damn! What are you pretending to be?