Without warning, very suddenly, Gao Wen's footsteps entered the baseline. Facing Nadal's diagonal forehand return shot at an angle, Gao Wen had obviously been prepared early, and his connection to the net was very smooth.
It is very light and it has entered the midfield area in just three steps.
Not only did he not avoid it, but he also took the initiative to move forward——
Finally got the chance.
When Nadal is in good form, his opponents are often pushed to the baseline with no breathing room, because his forehand deep shots are very impactful and oppressive, making it difficult for opponents to parry.
Naturally, when Nadal occasionally hits the ball in a shallow area, his opponents do not dare to rush to the net. Firstly, they need to worry about Nadal's next forehand hitting the deep area, which can easily "overturn" the opponent;
You need to worry about Nadal creating a trap to lure his opponent to attack the net, and then Nadal will break the net.
Federer has suffered such a frustrating loss more than once.
but.
When Nadal is in bad condition, his forehand deep shots do not have enough suppression and impact, so he cannot "suppress" his opponents; he often tends to use shallow super topspin to control the route layout. After all, now
Most players stick to the bottom line and rarely take the initiative to go online. He can still buy more time and space for himself.
From the moment he served, Gao Wen took the initiative to take the initiative, apply pressure and attack.
Just like this time——
Fight until the last drop of blood and energy is consumed.
Land, score.
Especially on the forehand position.
It is precisely because Nadal's forehand is unmatched in the world that he was able to suppress Federer, Djokovic was able to suppress him, and later Federer was able to counter him, all of which stem from the group "Nadal's forehand VS opponent's backhand"
Counterpoint.
Across the court, Nadal was a little disappointed and shook his head slightly.
However, Gawain did not.
Originally, Gao Wen thought this was a detailed adjustment of Nadal's clay court tactics, a rearrangement of landing points and routes, but slowly, he realized:
Maybe, this is an opportunity.
With the help of the inertia of the approach and the weight of his body, Gawain grabbed an ascending point.
The fighting spirit is high and the blood is boiling.
Roaring and venting is not only to celebrate saving the fourth set point, but also to cheer for yourself and believe that your strategy is correct.
Following the release of force, Gawain continued to rush forward, then jumped high into the air, clenching his right hand into a fist and raising it high.
In fact, Gawain anticipated this possibility. Maybe Nadal's forehand is not in the best condition now, but don't forget that when he was young, Nadal was famous for his desperate counterattacks. The more passive he is, the more difficult and the more extreme he is.
On the contrary, Nadal is more able to hit fairy balls.
"ah!"
"ah!"
Although Sampras has been cultivating Gao Wen's net awareness since last offseason, some habits, skills and tactics still require more time to adapt and adjust. What's more, clay courts are not designed to be used on the net.
The change of optimal venues and tactical routines does not happen overnight.
In the first two sets, Gao Wen's tactics revolved around his backhand, relying on his own backhand to withstand the attack, and then seeking a breakthrough from Nadal's backhand.
The tactics were effective. The back-and-forth stalemate between the two sides was never able to widen the gap. The suspense of victory was still not clear. However, Nadal relied on his clay court experience and understanding of Philippe-Chatier.
, faintly seizing some advantages.
Suppressing the forehand with two consecutive shots, the final winning point was broken through from the backhand.
pedal.
Two-handed backhand, lead the shot early.
extrusion.
Now at the end of the second set, Gao Wen believes that his tactics need to be slightly adjusted. He should try to suppress Nadal's forehand and seek a breakthrough.
rush.
Dead corner.
The fourth break point also served as a checkpoint, and another strong recovery was achieved.
It was obvious at a glance that he was dissatisfied with the quality of his forehand. Obviously, compared to Gawain, he knew his own state better than anyone else, and also knew how he should adjust to such changes.
ah!
In an instant, the power is released. Following the direction of the rotation of the tennis ball, the force presses down and the body rushes forward. At the same time, the wrist moves outward flexibly and lightly.
Because he thought that Gawain might continue to hit his forehand, he was already ready to counterattack.
Without waiting for the rotation to be released further or for the rotation to slow down and relax, it hit the high point head-on.
Taking the initiative to move forward, Gawain's backhand with both hands was already facing the rotation of the tennis ball. At this time, you can clearly see that the rotation of the tennis ball was completely released after it bounced off the ground. It turned faster and higher, and the entire speed and power were instantaneous.
Reaching the peak, the squeezing and impact sensations hit your face.
Gawain is no exception.
straight line.
Of course, he needs to take risks, but Gawain is not a reckless person. He will use his own layout to increase the chance of victory in his adventures.
--boom!
However, after experiencing the match in Madrid and the first and second sets of today's match, Gao Wen has been interpreting and analyzing the game. He also noticed Nadal's habit of hitting forehands this season, which is obviously lacking.
Confidence, at least compared with last year's Imperial City and this year's Melbourne, the proportion of shallow areas has increased.
Fight, fight, fight again.
With a crispy hit, tennis flew out.
This is the fourth time in Gao Wen's career against Nadal. The previous three experiences can summarize a core key:
Backhand, backhand, backhand.
Swing the racket.
Therefore, Gawain was the first to change——
This game is no exception, Nadal's positive hand is still the key--
boom.
He succeeded.
This is not to say that Nadal's forehand has become a weakness. Obviously, the ability to hold the forehand is still the key to Nadal's success in this game; but Gao Wen believes that Nadal's forehand is not stable enough and strong enough, maybe he can
Become a breakthrough in breaking the faith of Nadal.
"Ah! Ahhh!"
Step up.
When Nadal is persecuted to the extreme, everything depends on instincts and experience, and often can show his talent and potential.
At least, there is no winner yet in this round.
In the end, Nadal's footsteps were nailed to the right position, and did not have time to move--
The game between the two players is still going on——
The whole place was boiling.
Following the trend, speed, strength, weight, all superimposed together, the timing of the upper step and the determination of startup is just right.
He needs to believe his judgment, and he also needs to believe his backhand.
Go forward, push.
"ah!"
It can be clearly seen that Gao Wen did not choose to use his strength to force him. Instead, he took the initiative to form a comprehensive suppression and forcibly complete the change line.
In other words, in the face of Nadal, first of all, your backhand must be able to carry a continuous attack from the positive hand of Nadal, otherwise it will be very passive.
"40:40".
This round has been going on for a full eight minutes, and is about to break through nine minutes, but it is still a tie, and the next point is still a critical point.
Nadal, still calm and focused, has adjusted after a brief disappointment and continues to focus on the next point.
Gawain also quickly regained his composure, his overheated brain cooled down again, and he began to plan for the next distribution.