Istomin chose to give it a try and tried to break the net in a straight line.
"Ahhh!"
Istomin watched helplessly as the tennis ball broke free from its restraints and deviated from the track. His swing speed was still not fast enough. Before his forehand had time to completely close the racket, the tennis ball had already rebounded and escaped from the control of the racket surface. Finally, the racket head had not had time to retract.
The tennis ball had already flown out.
If the closing movement is incomplete, there will be no way for the straight line to be brought back into bounds.
The principle is that simple.
Disappointment, frustration, depression, frustration and anger.
Istomin could no longer control himself and let out a roar.
Along with the sound, the tennis ball went out of bounds, and not just a little bit, but a whole forearm's distance out of bounds, even closer to the doubles sideline.
"40:30".
Gawain, got the game point——
The whole place was in turmoil!
At this point, Istomin was aggressive, playing very vigorously from the moment he returned the serve, and firmly taking the initiative, but Gawain not only formed a head-on confrontation, but also found gaps to break the balance and outwit the game.
For outsiders watching the excitement, Tong Kexin was amazed, "Gaowen relied on following the ball to the net to create pressure, forcing Istomin to make a mistake and score a point."
An expert knows the ropes, but Xu Yang captures the key, "Gaowen's tactical layout is getting smoother and smoother. It can be seen that he has adapted a lot."
On the other side, Istomin was a little irritable, but his fighting spirit was still burning brightly.
Here, Gawain stood firm, fully alert, and prepared to continue serving.
Second District.
Gawain tried to attack the inside corner, but this time he hit the net and failed.
The anxiety and tension at the critical moment can be seen. The serve in the previous point was hit by Istomin head-on. Gao Wen also felt the pressure. This point he hoped to increase the power of his first serve, but in the end he pressed too hard and hit the net. You
The back-and-forth battle was filled with invisible lights and shadows of swords.
Second serve.
Close.
Now Istomin is like a fighting fish. He will attack violently at any slightest sign of trouble. He is a little blind and a little paranoid but cannot be underestimated. He is trying to find a state of full firepower and break the balance again.
Therefore, choosing close range for the second shot is a limitation.
However, Istomin still found a way, relying on his upper body to lean back, slapped the skateboard with his forehand, and started to attack without mercy.
Power, not much.
Speed, average.
But the victory lies in the close connection and suddenness. A small diagonal shot goes towards the small triangular area of the bottom line of the service area on the left side of Gao Wen. After landing, the angle is directly torn apart. It is amazing how hot the hand feels.
Gawain is indeed a little embarrassed——
His steps staggered, his center of gravity was bumpy, and he barely managed to get it in place, but found that the bounce was so low that he had completely bent his knees to lower his center of gravity, but it was still not enough.
Istomin used clever force, so he had little power after landing, and the rebound height was limited; coupled with the shallow landing point, Gao Wen did not have enough time to take a step forward. When the tennis ball flew to the bottom line, the height continued to decrease.
, almost right on the calf.
If you were any slower, you would have to land in two jumps.
Wherever Gawain had any space to hit the ball, he could only cut it back with a two-handed backhand.
For the second consecutive point, Istomin showed top-notch receiving touch, breaking Gawain's serving advantage and even creating opportunities for himself.
Istomin's follow-up step was very timely. His footsteps had already reached near the bottom line, and he kept adjusting in small steps, preparing to launch a continuous attack——
Sideways forehand.
Istomin also rarely uses sideways, because his backhand is solid enough and his own explosive power is insufficient, so the effect of sideways is very limited.
However, at this time, Istomin chose to go sideways, not so much for tactics, but for momentum. He needed to show his aggressive offensive, start a confrontation on a psychological level, and then reverse the passive situation.
Land, bounce, hit.
Istomin's attack was smooth and smooth. Although it lacked explosive power, the connection of this shot was tight and smooth, which was pleasing to the eye.
The tennis ball flew along the backslash like lightning, aiming for the backhand.
Gawain had just finished adjusting his steps when the tennis ball rushed over again. If Istomin chose a straight line, he might not be able to catch up; but this was also the foreshadowing of his last shot, through side spin and backspin.
Control the landing point to create a difficult effect that is difficult to control after landing and rebounding——
Only by hitting the ball in the direction where the body is stretched can the ball be smooth. In other words, if Istomin chooses to hit the backhand, it will be Gawain's forehand straight line; if he chooses a sideways forehand, it will be Gawain's backhand backslash.
Prejudgment relies not only on experience, observation, and intuition, but also on traps, layouts, and calculations. This is the real charm of tennis games.
Step, kick, control.
Then, Gawain's two-handed backhand was already facing forward.
Because he did not have enough space to hit the ball, Gao Wen did not rush to counterattack, but used his strength to hit the ball with a backhand impact with both hands to complete the ball.
The key point is to control the landing point.
Diagonal lines, shallow areas, small angles.
To put it simply, it is to serve the ball and aim at the wide outside corner to return the ball.
There is no need to exert force, focusing on control. Gao Wen's hitting seems to be an understatement. There is no effort at all, and the tennis ball has already flown back.
From backhand to backhand, but it is completely different from the strong forehand duel in the previous point.
Istomin suddenly fell into an embarrassing situation——
When he saw his sideways forehand directly hit Gawain's hand, he realized that something was wrong. As expected, people should not choose things they are not familiar with, and reflexively guarded against the forehand position, which was a big gap.
.
The center of gravity immediately shifts towards the forehand.
However, before it had time to start, the tennis ball had already flown back.
The result is that Gao Wen's ball is on the backhand, and his stance is also on the backhand, but due to the offset of his center of gravity, his hitting position is very awkward.
The adjustment of the steps was a bit messy, but in the end it was adjusted in place.
The two-handed backhand was hastily pushed back——
A diagonal line is not a diagonal line; a straight line is not a straight line. The control is obviously loose. The final return line is ambiguous. It falls in the left area near the backhand in the center of the court on the Gowan side, but there is no angle at all. It is quite
It was very embarrassing for a transition ball with unknown purpose.
Grass!
Istomin had no time to curse. After hitting the ball, he realized something was wrong and immediately ran towards the right forehand gap.
Tread! Tread, tap, tap!
Kick, run, sprint.
This time, Istomin's judgment was correct and Gawain chose the straight line.
but--
That's too late.
On the court side, Gao Wen had a solid base, a steady center of gravity, and just the right adjustments in continuous small steps, completely getting out of trouble and taking full control of the initiative.
Bend your knees, draw the shot fully, and aim at the dead end in a straight line with a keen eye. The entire hitting movement is clean and neat, the shot is clear, and the knife is lifted and dropped in the hand.
A bump, a blow.
The crisp and clear sound of hitting the ball creates ripples.
The tennis ball entered the blind corner of Istomin's forehand baseline triangle with great precision and clarity, and you could clearly see the splash of white ash——
In bounds!
Istomin sprinted with all his strength, but in the end he still couldn't catch up.
Game point, cash in.
"5:3".
ah!
Gawain, released again.
Ahhh!
As he shouted, a smile crept up the corner of his mouth, and he finally launched a smooth counterattack and attack. This was the familiar Gawain, the familiar formula and the familiar taste.