Rafael Nadal, King of Clay, King of Roland Garros.
From the one-handed backhand shot of the high ball in the previous shot, to the long-distance slide and forehand whip to save the ball in this shot, Nadal fully demonstrated his talent and ability.
Especially his keen touch on the defensive end.
If anyone is curious, why Nadal’s performance in the first four games in Paris was still so strong even though he was in poor condition and fell to the lowest point in ten years, and why he was able to firmly suppress Gawain in the first two sets today, this is
reason--
Never underestimate Nadal's fighting spirit, ever!
In this point, Nadal has been forced to the extreme. Gawain has perfectly realized the advantage of his serve. However, in the precarious predicament, Nadal once again showed his familiarity and familiarity with the clay court and Philippe Chatier.
Understanding, he relied on his sliding step and forehand to successfully touch the high-pressure ball that Gawain was determined to win.
and!
Not only does he defend and save the ball, Nadal also shows the ability to switch from defense to offense with one shot of the ball on the defensive end. With the swing of his wrist and the release of the strength of his upper body, the racket hits a shot like a whip.
Diagonal line, flying at a full speed along the diagonal direction at a large angle.
Sharp, agile, light and fierce.
The long sword is unsheathed.
It can be seen from the hitting line that even in a desperate situation, Nadal's strong topspin still perfectly controls the line and angle of the parabola, finding a narrow line of sky near the net, trying to tear through Gawain's blockade
, finally completed the breakthrough and entered the bounds.
Stopped.
When we meet on a narrow road, the brave will win.
"Ahhh!"
However, the final score was "10:8", and the Spaniard reversed and won the first set.
Gently.
Wonderful!
Seeing that the tennis ball was about to form a breakthrough, Gao Wen stretched his body to the extreme, turned around with his back, and his two-handed backhand also evolved into a one-handed shot——
Nadal has reached the extreme, showing off all his eighteen martial arts skills, forcing him to perform at the highest level in his current state.
And opposite the stadium——
The next second, the fierce reaction force pushed the tennis ball back.
Roar, roar, release.
Gawain never let down his guard because he knew Nadal's ability and even more so his fighting spirit. Even if he had the upper hand, as long as the ball was not over, everything was possible.
Now, it's Gawain's turn to experience it himself.
This point belongs to Gawain.
Toes. Broken steps.
On one side of the court, Gawain Dapeng spreads his wings, stretches his body, and is completely suspended in the air. Although his back is to the court, his head is still staring at the flying direction of the tennis ball and turning back.
Gawain, without reservation——
Gao Wen's return ball flew over the net lightly, with almost no force or rotation. It fell vertically and landed close to the net. It was perfect.
High and high.
Nadal started, and the Spanish bull once again showed his unparalleled foot control on clay. He started incredibly three times and charged forward with all his strength, but...
leap.
Gawain also performed to the extreme, not only exhausting all options but also adapting to circumstances. He was tense and focused throughout the whole process, showing his strength without reservation.
move.
"Ahhh!"
However, Gawain held his breath, and in the flash of lightning, he gently turned his wrist, and his soft hand wrapped around the tennis ball.
One stretch, one block.
The thrilling big slash made the whole audience hold their breath.
Although it was not Gawain's original intention, this conditioned reflex shot still showed excellent touch and hit a perfect ball.
What's more, Gawain is the one lagging behind now. He is facing a long and protracted tug-of-war in his own service game, and he has no right to take it lightly.
The body breaks away from the shackles of gravity and stretches completely in mid-air. There is no skill or calculation. It just relies on instinct to respond, showing off the ability of one's physical fitness without reservation, and then praying silently deep in the heart,
Concentration has reached its extreme.
With the sound of wind and hunting, you can even hear the sound of muscles bursting, blood boiling, and large swaths of flames jumping up.
On the other side, Gawain flipped over and almost fell to the ground, but he cleverly controlled his body and knelt down on one knee. It was like the Terminator had arrived. At a glance, he saw the tennis ball jump twice to score. In an instant, his whole body was stunned.
He stood up abruptly with his hands clenched into fists, upright and releasing all his emotions.
Then.
The whole audience stared with bated breath——
He watched helplessly as the tennis ball fell against the net, and then after one jump, two jumps, and three jumps, there was no movement. After a whole beat, Nadal's figure actually appeared in the service area and continued to advance, almost
Just a little bit, just a little bit closer, but still missed it.
Step forward, move sideways, your mind sinks, and your eyes narrow slightly.
Jump. Adjust.
There were four break points and a count, and the game lasted ten minutes, but he still held serve after all.
boom!
The brain was detonated directly and fell into blankness. In the end, there was only a buzzing sound ringing in the ears.
Tiptoe.
In the "Fena Show" at his peak, Nadal's forehand crossing under extreme passivity broke Federer's net blockade. It has always been one of the most classic scenes. As an audience, Gao Wen has witnessed this in front of the TV countless times.
screen, and clenched his fists to cheer for Nadal.
In 2022, in the French Open semi-finals, Nadal played against Zverev Jr., and the first set entered a tiebreaker. Zverev Jr. performed very well, winning four consecutive set points "6:2". Almost everyone thought this
The victory in the set should belong to the German; and, in almost every point of the duel, Zverev had the absolute upper hand, pushing Nadal into the abyss step by step.
Gawain, on high alert, all tense.
But this time, the two brave men met, and with a little bit of luck, Gawain escaped from death. He went from advantage to disadvantage and finally ended the round, winning this point in the collision of powerful forces——
Gawain's steps have been adjusting. From the moment he hit the ground with high pressure, he has always stood on tiptoes, with his center of gravity completely light and agile.
Everything is possible.
slash.
Time, stop.
Because standing in front of the Internet, the speed is accelerated, the rhythm is accelerated, and everything becomes faster when the fast forward button is pressed. Naturally, the reaction time is also severely compressed, and it is too late to move, so a leap must be made.
On the other side of the court, Nadal lost control of his body and continued to rush forward. He staggered and waited for the inertia of the sliding sprint to weaken. He struggled to prepare for a second start. He stared at the tennis ball intently and struck again.
Nadal can no longer catch up.
tread.
Bang - The impact of power and rotation can be deeply felt on the wrist, like a stormy sea, rushing towards my face in an instant, so that I have to hold my breath to barely stand firm, but the whole world still spins, and all the light turns into a ball.
Blurred halo.
Too late.
Then--
Tread.
Soar into the air.
The body rises into the air.
Breathtaking!
extend.
Escape from death.
The game is not over, this game is not over yet, the outcome is still a suspense, standing on the edge of the cliff, Gawain is still trying his best.