At this point, Dimitrov made a slight adjustment and spent some time choosing tennis balls, but the audience did not rush him at all——
After all, after just experiencing that point, the players really needed to adjust their breathing.
When Dimitrov stood on the baseline again, he was ready.
call!
a district.
Dimitrov glanced at Gawain's position and then threw the ball.
Inside corner!
The first engine reached a speed of 125 miles per hour (201 kilometers per hour) and entered the zone smoothly.
In the second half of the tie-break, Dimitrov significantly improved his condition and concentration. Not only did his first-serve scoring rate increase, but the quality of his first-server was also guaranteed.
On the opposite side, Gawain is still passive——
Dimitrov dared to continuously put pressure on Gawain's backhand with two consecutive serves. He not only showed his excellent serving status, but also showed his confidence in his backhand. Instead, he actively provoked Gawain and launched an offensive from the backhand position.
Obviously, Dimitrov also had his own ideas about this game. Without Rashid's help, he also showed his wisdom as a top player.
Gao Wen barely made a shot with his backhand. It was similar to the previous point. The parabola was still too high, giving Dimitrov the opportunity to continuously attack.
The slight difference is that this time it is an inside corner. It is difficult for Gao Wen to control the line in a passive state, so the return ball returns to the midpoint.
In other words, the angle is not stretched, this is a mid-range ball.
Dimitrov also needs to take certain risks if he wants to open up the angle.
However, Dimitrov didn't panic at all and adjusted his position in small steps continuously. It was obvious at a glance that he had rehearsed it in his mind in advance.
Turning slightly sideways and hitting the ball with a forehand, Dimitrov chose to press deep.
Return to the middle lane——
Obviously, Dimitrov did not prepare to form a winning point in one shot. Instead, he destroyed the rhythm of Gawain's counterattack by hitting the ball deep in the middle, thereby winning himself the opportunity to continuously attack. The layout was very clear.
And, it worked.
Gawain quickly adjusted his steps. Although he did not move towards the forehand or backhand, he still stayed in the middle, but his body weight had tilted towards the backhand position. He was able to catch Dimitrov's intention to deliberately start a backhand duel.
As Dimitrov hits the ball, his feet start to move.
The next second he realized that Dimitrov broke the rules and chose to hit the ball in the middle, which really caught Gawain off guard. His movement created the effect of a collision at an intersection, squeezing the swing space——
It's like having it delivered to your door.
what to do?
In the flash of lightning, it was obviously too late to adjust his steps again; and Dimitrov's stroke was fast and heavy, and the impact was deep. The pressure on his face was piled up layer by layer, and the space was further compressed.
tread.
Gawain stepped on the emergency brake with his left leg to control his body. At the same time, his upper body quickly leaned back to open up space, trying to squeeze out some toothpaste to squeeze out some space for swinging.
But it's still not enough.
The best way at this time is to take a transition shot.
But this was Dimitrov's layout. His move was a complete trap. No matter which route Dimitrov attacked, he would be able to push Gawain to a desperate situation.
In this case, it is better for Gawain to take the initiative himself, break the routine, and at least give it a try.
In an instant!
Gawain didn't know where the bold and absurd inspiration came from in his mind, but he didn't hesitate and took action immediately.
Footsteps, the brakes stopped.
Body, lean back to open up space.
However!
The two-handed backhand that was originally prepared to hit the ball in transition did not hit the ball forward, but changed the way of holding the racket halfway through the turn.
Side cut.
To be precise, cutting.
It was very sudden and unexpected, without any warning. Even Gawain himself did not expect this hitting method, but Gawain remained calm.
The two hands become one-handed, and from the position of the left shoulder, draw a semicircular arc close to the body, cutting everything in one go, maximizing the opportunity of the collision between the tennis ball and the racket string in the narrow space, waving the forearm
Drawing a circle is the basis, but it is the wrist that really determines the feel of the ball.
One rub, one wrap.
The tennis ball is like a hamster, spinning along the rotation of the racket string, friction all the way from right to left, and the rotation speed is getting faster and faster.
Then, fly and attack.
But Gawain's batting action is still not over. The head of the racket continues to draw a circle until it reaches the flat shoulder position on the right side. The body twists along the entire arc and jumps up, showing the flexibility of the body in a different way.
The next second, you can hear the whole audience gasping for air.
Huh!
Shocked, stunned, stunned——
Truly stunned.
Dimitrov was completely stunned. He was standing on the baseline preparing for the next gravity shot attack. He was stunned for a moment, and then started to move forward and prepare to hit the ball. But just as he stepped on the ground to attack, there was an ominous premonition.
Just hold on to your heart tightly and fall freely from a high altitude.
Side spin, high side spin.
The tennis ball draws an outrageous parabola, rising high, almost two stories high. For cutting, such a height is absolutely outrageous. The opponent has enough time to go online and press down from the high point, which is equivalent to taking the advantage.
Giving it up to your opponent is a failure from any perspective.
At a glance, we can see that Dimitrov's hitting in the deep zone affected Gawain's cutting. In order to relieve the force, the strong friction completely pulled up the parabola; this also means that Dimitrov's hitting was still
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So, what is Dimitrov shocked about?
distance.
Gawain's cutting distance is very short, very, very short.
The spectators at both ends of the baseline of the stadium cannot see anything at all, because the flight on the deep route is difficult to see with the naked eye.
But the spectators on both sides of the court could clearly see that the tennis ball was almost unable to fly due to the violent friction. It staggered over the net and then fell rapidly, falling vertically like a stone sinking into the sea, while also spinning strongly.
Near the Internet.
Even posted on the Internet.
Gawain's chip incredibly landed close to the net and landed on Dimitrov's side, creating the effect of a fatal ball.
Land. Bounce.
And fell rapidly again.
Two jumps.
Dimitrov's footsteps were firmly nailed to the baseline, unable to move, and he stared dumbly at this shot choice that broke the balance and subverted the rules——
He doesn't have any chance.
But the question is, how did Gawain come up with this shot and how did he do it?
Unbelievable.
Light, dexterous and delicate, it shows Gao Wen's excellent touch and bold inspiration. His skillful strength is different from the powerful collision of opening and closing, but it vividly displays another charm of tennis.
The sudden slowdown of the rhythm made the entire audience sluggish, watching helplessly as the tennis ball landed and scored, and then you could see the reactions of the two players.
Dimitrov stood up straight, looked at Gawain with straight eyes, and spread his hands:???
The smile on Gawain's lips rose and he lightly shrugged: Sorry, brother.
boom!
Only then did the audience finally react. They raised their arms and cheered. Their faces were full of shock and astonishment, joy and excitement. Stadium No. 1 was in an uproar.