The game was like a pirate ship, going back and forth between two extremes, switching between crises and advantages, ups and downs, and sending the whole audience into a frenzy.
In the previous shot, Gawain's lucky ball pushed Bob to the cliff.
In the next beat, Bob's baseline control pushed Gawain to the cliff again.
Who can win this point in the end is still in a tug-of-war, with accidents and luck acting as unknown factors, and my heart is almost about to burst.
Tap tap tap.
Tap tap tap.
Gawain, is moving quickly.
At this time, the center of gravity is jolting violently. After experiencing vertical sprints, falling and standing, jumping and moving, etc., the balance of the body has been disrupted. It feels like being thrown into a dryer to dry quickly, with the head on the soles of the feet.
The soles of the feet are the heart, and there is no way out even if you vomit.
However, Gawain's attention was very focused, even more concentrated than usual——
The more chaotic the situation, the more calm and focused it is. Only in this way can we grasp the context and make the right choice in the ever-changing situation.
Strong wind, hunting.
Gawain turned his back to the court and kept running, rushing towards his backhand position. He observed while running, looked up and down, and made a judgment on the landing point of the return ball.
Within the bounds, it should be within the bounds.
So, how should he approach the ball?
My mind is spinning rapidly.
Similar to Bob's situation just now, Gao Wen had his back to the court and could not see the positions of the other three players. Even the three-dimensional space of the court was disrupted.
It all depends on feeling.
Bob's shot has almost no spin at all, not even the lob. Naturally, after the tennis ball hits the ground, it should go straight up and down, and will not continue to rush forward or flip out. This also means that Gawain is still still there.
Given the chance, he just needs to finish the shot near the baseline.
The entire court, the singles line, the doubles line, the net, the referee's seat, the auditorium, and the opponent's positions all come to mind like a three-dimensional image.
The steps were pulled slightly outward, around the landing point of the tennis ball, and then turned counterclockwise from the outside to the inside——
One kick.
One turn.
The right leg, like a surf brake, stepped hard, the red soil set off a wave of air, and a powerful force rose along the calf and turned.
Forehand, circle, turn 180 degrees, and then hit forward.
ah!
A loud shout.
Ahhhh!
Instant power.
Gao Wen not only did not choose to transition conservatively, but also switched his steps, adjusted to the forehand position, and then launched an attack -
Turn.
Swing the racket.
Immediately afterwards, the speed of the racket head increased instantly, and you can see the clever processing of details in the hitting movements of the arms and wrists.
straight line.
Gawain, choose to hit the straight line.
In an instant, the whole place froze.
On this side of the court, Dimitrov quickly stepped forward, his steps already in front of the net, ready to attack, but he couldn't help but look sideways at Gawain's hitting line, showing a hint of surprise.
On the other side of the court, Bob finished the ball on the baseline, still adjusting his center of gravity and trying to return to the court; Mike stood in the center of the net, showing a defensive posture. Then, both Bryan brothers showed surprise and turned their heads to look.
Turn to your right and search for the flight path of the tennis ball.
straight line.
Empty.
Break the net.
It is astonishing as a rock, as graceful as a thunderbolt.
In the midst of the turbulent waves and the tense confrontation, Gawain actually keenly caught an opening and completed the shot boldly and resolutely.
The tennis ball drew an arc of light straight and straight, stunning the entire audience, without encountering any obstruction, and accurately found a no-man's land.
Score.
"40:AD".
Match point appeared.
boom!
The whole place was in an uproar, and figures raising their arms and shouting crowded the sight. The audience opened their mouths one by one, exchanging the astonishment and surprise deep in each other's eyes. They couldn't even make a sound, they just used their eyes to convey their emotions, in the air
It collided and burned, and the raging fire filled the whole place.
ha.
The smile on Gawain's lips rose, he was panting like a cow, and his knees were shaking, but his expression was as blooming as a sunflower, full of happiness.
Success!
It actually worked!
This is the charm of tennis.
Dimitrov's eyes widened with disbelief on his face. He ran all the way towards Gawain, shaking his head, and finally gave Gawain a hug. He couldn't say a word, he just smiled happily.
.
No words are needed, expressions and smiles are enough.
On the opposite side of the court, Mike once again glanced at the landing point of Gawain's return, then gave a thumbs up to Gawain and slapped the string with his left hand to express applause——
This shot is actually out of the scope of doubles. In addition to luck, it is more of a manifestation of tennis talent, reading and analyzing the entire space, and finally finding an opening.
It is completely a reflection of Gawain's personal abilities.
As a two-time Grand Slam singles champion, people have already had enough discussions about Gao Wen's talent and ability, but Mike believes that those discussions are still not enough. Only by truly facing Gao Wen can we feel the impact and oppression.
Obviously this young man has not yet explored his full potential.
Not far behind him, Bob was a living treasure. He slumped his shoulders and looked up to the sky with a sigh, not hiding his frustration at all. Then he put his hands on his hips and looked at Gawain on the opposite side of the court, mumbling nonchalantly.
Although you can't hear it from across the court, you can still imagine the general content, "How can I live if you play like this?", "Brother, please give me some face", "If you don't fight, isn't this bullying?", etc.
etc.
Gawain and Bob exchanged glances across the court, and then you could see Gawain mouthing, "Are you scared?"
Bob immediately widened his eyes and said, "You are the one who is afraid. Both you and Gregor are afraid."
While grumbling and complaining, Bob turned around and asked for the ball again——
The game is not over yet.
It's just a match point. It's not like the Bryan brothers don't have the energy to save the match point to win. What's there to be afraid of?
What's more, the Bryan brothers still have the initiative to serve.
Mike also turned back to the baseline to play with Bob, and the two brothers began to discuss the tactical layout for the next ball.
The key point is that they cannot think about what will happen to Gao Wen's combination, but should focus on themselves and establish an overall strategy starting from serving.
In the second area, Gawain is responsible for receiving the serve. So, how should Bob serve to maximize the advantageous situation?
The audience burst into applause and whistles. The audience was moved by the excitement of the second set. No one wanted the game to end. One or two people started booing——
They are eager for more exciting duels, and they are eager for the game to continue, so at this time they are all on the side of the Bryan brothers.
"Come on, man, we haven't seen enough."
"Brian! Blaine!"
The bustling heat wave blooms on the Mediterranean coast in early summer.
Mike and Bob completed the exchange, and then Bob was ready to serve. The cheers and applause of the audience could not distract the attention. It could be seen from his eyes that Bob entered fighting mode at this moment.