It can be clearly seen that the position of receiving the serve is slightly moved back to increase the distance.
This also means that Nadal is going to receive the serve first, and then the two sides will enter the round. This is also the most common and common way for Nadal to win on clay.
At the same time, judging from the position details, Nadal slightly protected his backhand position. Although Gao Wen had just continuously suppressed Nadal's forehand to score, it did not directly change Nadal's tactical choice.
It can be seen from these details that Nadal was not affected by the previous point at all, he was still focused and high-spirited.
a district.
Gawain, serve.
Outside corner, backhand——
Obviously Nadal's position was more backhand, but Gao Wen still hit the ball head-on. This was obviously a well-thought-out choice of serve.
The tennis ball rushed over quickly, and then you could see that the swing space of Nadal's backhand with both hands was suppressed, and there was no room to turn, so Nadal could only rely on the pulling action of his arms to complete the push.
In the previous point, Gawain continuously suppressed Nadal's forehand.
Once it's turned, it's like playing guns blazing.
A little slower.
In fact, Gao Wen's forehand ball was of good quality, not perfect but very effective. The strong backspin caused the tennis ball to be pulled towards the ground again by gravity without much follow-up force after it hit the ground.
It was as if at this moment, with just one wrist control, he hit the ball in a straight line before the tennis ball was about to jump twice, tearing a hole out of the desperate situation.
run.
In front of the net, Nadal has a variety of hitting techniques. Although he does not often go to the net, his scoring rate in front of the net is very, very amazing, which can be called a hidden weapon.
At the same time, on the opposite side of the court, Gao Wen did not stand on the baseline in a disciplined manner, wasting the advantage he had established through his bold tactical choices, and immediately followed his bat into the court.
Sprint.
This time I chose Nadal's backhand for the serve, not to suppress it, but to contain it. Considering Nadal's position, it should be a high probability to choose a diagonal shot, and the speed and spin will not be too fast.
Gawain's muscles all over his body tensed up, and he concentrated on observing Nadal's every move. Subconsciously, his steps were ready to move towards his backhand.
Kick the ground.
However, at the moment when the shot was about to be released, the forehand grip changed from whipping to undercut——
Danger!
Although Nadal's movement accuracy has fluctuated slightly this season, Nadal's footsteps are still unparalleled in the world when standing on clay.
Compared with the forehand, Nadal's backhand is more daring to hit flat shots, that is, using turning movements to quickly apply pressure. The overall ball speed and rhythm are faster than the forehand, but the disadvantage is that the tail power and ball quality are not enough.
Deep - at least as deep as possible.
Kick off the ground and control your steps.
Gawain is observing Nadal.
One gift.
small ball.
There is no other way. At this time, the court on Nadal's right side and Gao Wen's left side is basically clear. The two players are basically facing each other in a straight vertical line across the net. The gap cannot be more clear.
Observe while rushing forward, while keeping your center of gravity light on your feet.
It's like two planets about to complete their historical meeting.
At this time, the ball came very quickly, but Gao Wen's forehand was already ready to hit the ball.
Not only because the backhand position is open, but also because Nadal does not have much space to hit the ball, it should be the wisest way to choose a diagonal return from the lowest position of the net.
Nadal is also watching Gawain.
At this point, Gao Wen attacked the ball and once again broke through Nadal's forehand:
Gawain's pupils shrank slightly: It's coming.
People generally have a misunderstanding that Nadal is a powerful player just like his nickname "The Bull", so his skills are inevitably not delicate enough; but this is completely wrong. Nadal's skills in front of the net are comparable to Federer's.
, far stronger than the other two giants.
Cover backhand.
Nadal realized that something was wrong, started a second time, and flew back again with sudden stops and turns.
Just like a volleyball block, the moment the tennis ball crosses the net, you pounce forward without waiting for the tennis ball to fall.
At the Philippe-Chatier Stadium, there was silence, and even the wind stopped. The audience watched two figures sprinting towards the net.
As soon as his footsteps crossed the midfield, and before he entered the bottom line of the service area, he already rushed out with his sliding steps, leaving a white wave on the clay.
The racket was rushing, but it was still...a little slow.
Nadal ran at full speed, with only a slight surprise, but Nadal's secondary reaction was very fast, starting immediately and then accelerating.
Immediately afterwards——
It’s actually a small ball!
It can be seen from Gawain's position and movements that everything is planned by Gawain and everything is under control.
Fighting in front of the net relies entirely on on-the-spot reactions. If both parties are familiar with each other, there are some routines to follow. Otherwise, it all depends on intuition and conditioned reflexes.
This is also one of Nadal's customary routes for receiving serve.
slash.
Gawain not only chose a small ball, but also a small ball with a forehand cut in a straight line, which also forced Nadal to run from the right side of the baseline toward the left side of the net, completing the diagonal line with the longest physical distance on the tennis court.
Sure enough, Gawain's guidance and settings worked.
However, Gao Wen did not have any fluctuations in concentration due to joy. He continuously adjusted his steps and moved a small half-step diagonally backward. Then he could already see Nadal's shot coming towards him.
One push.
Time and space, briefly stationary——
The tennis ball had already passed Nadal's position and landed in the gap behind him.
However, Nadal's ultra-long slide still reached the net accurately. As soon as he reached out, the tennis ball was already within his control.
Straight line. Forehand.
At this time, the body is no longer able to exert force, and it relies entirely on the waving of the wrist and forearm.
Stretch, the roc spreads its wings.
The speed was 195 kilometers per hour. Gawain increased the speed. The important thing is that the engine went ahead.
shock!
Gawain's heart contracted slightly, but then he regained his composure, because his second reaction was correct and he intercepted it with a horizontal step.
He glanced at Nadal's position from the corner of his eyes. Just after finishing his long-distance sliding, Nadal immediately completed the adjustment and moved to the right——
The figure flickered, leaving an afterimage, and then moved laterally to the right.
In fact, it was just an action. There was no time to observe and judge carefully, but Gawain reflexively stopped the action and then started it again.
The moment Nadal hits the ball, he also shows his delicate touch in front of the net.
Gawain, his body moved sideways, but his racket moved forward lightly and nimbly——
The tennis ball has returned along the straight line.
However!
Gao Wen's footsteps jumped slightly on the spot, and he was about to move laterally to the left, preparing to charge and intercept, but in the flash of lightning, he noticed the change in Nadal's hitting method.
He is as graceful as a dragon and wins by chance. Although there is no powerful collision, it vividly interprets another charm of tennis.
Fighting in front of the net, Gao Wensheng——
"AD:40".
After saving four break points and taking stock points, Gao Wen's serve point appeared for the second time.
