So far in today's game, Dimitrov's batting quality has remained excellent, and his return shots can always be controlled in the deep zone. Although Gao Wen has not read the game statistics for the time being, he can confirm that more than 50% of them are at the baseline.
Nearby, the effect of deep zone suppression is more obvious on grass.
From hitting the ball to cutting, no matter how he changes his hitting methods and techniques, Dimitrov always strives to push the return ball into the deep zone and restrict Gawain's return ball.
Gao Wen's response has always been to hit the rising point, compress the connection time, improve the rhythm, and limit Dimitrov's offensive quality through speed and rhythm; but relatively speaking, the control of the return point is often shallower.
More in the area near the baseline of the tee box.
This choice will also work.
Gao Wen and Dimitrov chose two methods. The two of them also won and lost each other. There was no problem in continuing to stick to this strategy. Therefore, Gao Wen successfully maintained the next three service games and clung to the score.
The gap was widened and continued to put pressure on Dimitrov.
But now, as the lagging side, it is not enough for Gao Wen to just continue to maintain service.
He needs to break the balance, he needs to reverse the situation, he needs to try in Dimitrov's serve, and tactical adjustments are imperative.
Just suppressing the backhand is no longer enough; similarly, switching to suppressing the forehand is not enough. Tactics need to be flexible and constantly adjusted.
Therefore, in an extremely passive situation, Gao Wen changed the combination of his hitting line and broke through Dimitrov's forehand. However, this was just a smoke bomb on the surface. The real tactic hidden behind it was to improve the depth of return through changes in hitting techniques.
, relying on changes in ball quality to change the rhythm of the game——
The rhythm of a tennis match is not just about speed and power, nor just about rising points and delayed shots, but also many details.
really!
In a hurry, Dimitrov was caught up in Gawain's rhythm, playing fast and fast.
The so-called "hit quickly" means that on top of connection and rhythm, in order to compress the rhythm of the round, hit as soon as you get started, creating suppression through speed and rhythm.
As you can imagine, when pursuing extreme speed, other details are often rough.
For example, if there is no room for changing lines, the same line is often repeated over and over again. If it is a diagonal line, it will always be diagonal, and if it is a straight line, it will be a straight line.
For example, if the route and landing point are simple, speed already plays the leading role, and it is difficult to pursue the perfect landing point. It is often necessary to increase insurance and avoid corners.
Of course, except for the occasional fight.
At this time, Dimitrov was involved in a fast-paced rhythm, and his ball quality also declined. The control of landing point and line was obviously not in place——
Out shallow.
Dimitrov's return ball basically landed near the bottom line of the service area.
Generally speaking, if Gawain has no calculation or layout, but is just involved in the round and hits the ball subconsciously, then the threat of Dimitrov's return is clear, then Gawain can often only choose to hit the ball quickly.
, continue to hit the tennis ball back along the diagonal line at a faster speed.
Next, it depends on who loses the ball in such a speed duel, either going out of bounds/off the net, or being soft and causing the quality of the return to decline and become passive.
But Gawain had a plan.
This little bit of prediction in advance has given Gawain the opportunity to break the balance in the ever-changing tennis match.
Step up.
Welcome forward.
Press on.
Gawain's steps were very resolute, and he reached the bottom line immediately and pressed forward completely.
Not online.
The main purpose is to cut into the baseline, rely on the weight of the body and the power of forward motion as a backing, and act as a fortress for the next shot.
Forehand, flat push.
There is no need to rush for the rising point, because the speed of the ball is really too fast. If you rush to rush it, you may miss the hitting point and fly directly.
Just wait for the correct hitting point, but rely on the fortress as a backing to withstand the speed and impact of the incoming ball and assist in completing subsequent hits with the forehand.
Wrist, push it outward, a soft but tough package——
straight line!
One step, another step, step by step.
What seems to be an understatement of hitting the ball is actually a careful calculation and overall layout. The most important thing is the game and on-the-spot performance.
Indispensable.
The rest is left to physics, waiting for the reaction force formed by the impact of the tennis ball on the racket string, pushing the tennis ball to complete the line change.
boom!
In the air, you can see the broken hairs of the tennis ball, flying all over the sky, but the tennis ball can no longer be found, leaving only an afterimage.
On that side, Dimitrov had just finished hitting the ball, and then he saw Gawain entering the baseline. The alarm bell rang, his muscles tightened, and he subconsciously started to move.
However, it was too late.
Before his eyes, Dimitrov watched the tennis ball tear through the gaps along a straight line and explode in a gorgeous interweaving of gold and green.
boom!
In an instant, the entire audience was shouting and raising their arms. The incredible excitement and joy could be clearly seen on every face, and a mountain roar and tsunami surged in the chest.
Pulan is no exception——
"ah!"
"Ahhh!"
The whole person jumped up high, jumping three feet high, waving his fists, venting his emotions, roaring and shouting surging above the eardrums, words are indescribable.
Only at the scene can you feel this kind of taste.
In the whole audience, Gao Wen was the calmest. He did not cheer or celebrate, but clenched his fists heavily. The eyes that looked up to the players' box were flashing with faith and determination, and he controlled the situation like a needle in the sea amid the turbulence that filled the sky and the ground.
, but made the audience even more excited.
"30:30".
In the game where Dimitrov served to win the game, the two players were already tied in the blink of an eye. Will the next point be a set point or a break point?
The air is burning.
And, ninety-seven seconds later, it completely detonated, and the entire No. 1 court was like an erupting volcano.
Pulan, my scalp feels numb——
incredible!
Even if I see it with my own eyes, I still doubt my own eyes.
In the next minute, Gao Wen and Dimitrov started fighting again, and the two players contributed the most points since the start of today's game.
A total of twenty-seven shots.
From offense to defense to offense, the back-and-forth competition between the two players showed their top level. Both players had opportunities, but their opponents turned the tables.
Finally, in an extremely passive state, Gao Wen completed the forehand attack with a split. Relying on the strength of his wrist and forearm, he hit a diagonal shot and found the triangle area of the bottom line on the opposite side of the court. The shot was as fast as the wind and turned into a defensive shot.
The attack pushed Dimitrov to the edge of the cliff, in danger.
However, Dimitrov also made a forehand swing with his body stretched to the extreme. His body had lost its center of gravity and he could not even see the hitting line. However, he pushed back Gawain's attack and tore it out.
A larger angle, falling into the shallow area along the diagonal line——
Equivalent to a serve.
After landing, he flew directly towards the audience stands.
Fast. Accurate. Ruthless.
Although the return ball was right at Gao Wen's position, Dimitrov's return ball completely opened the angle and hit the sideline directly, giving Gao Wen no chance to start.
A magical ball from an alien creature brought an incredible end to this tug-of-war round and brought out the first score.