The entire venue was immersed in a frenzy, like a bomber flying over at low altitude. Court No. 1 was enveloped in a surging roar, and no one was excepted.
The two points from "7:8" to "9:8" are really exciting and shocking. They fully demonstrate the charm of lawn tennis and make your head explode.
Outside the stadium, there is no exception. More and more fans are gathering at the entrance of the stadium. Everyone's face is filled with excitement and excitement that cannot be accurately described. Even if they cannot enter the stadium, it will not affect them at all. They can still
Enjoy the carnival feast of this game up close.
Even those fans who were looking forward to it never expected that the match between Gao Wen and Dimitrov would be so exciting.
If you turn on the live TV or watch the live score at this time, the audience may be full of confusion. Isn't it just Gao Wen who is in the lead? Is there anything to be surprised about?
And those viewers who watched the live broadcast will shake their heads repeatedly, "No, no, no, don't look at the score. The ups and downs of the game cannot be simply summarized." But fortunately, it is not too late to start the live broadcast now, and they can still join this game.
Party to witness the final outcome of the second set with your own eyes.
First Dimitrov saved the count, then Gawain saved the count, and so on, like a pirate ship, constantly swinging back and forth from left to right.
Next, it was Dimitrov’s turn again——
"9:8".
Gawain serves.
Second District.
Pah. Pah.
Gawain was ready to serve, but sweat slid down the tip of his nose. He raised his hand to wipe it. His attention was slightly distracted and he took a deep breath to adjust.
Then, prepare to serve again.
A trivial episode, but one can deeply feel the tense atmosphere of the game at this moment. The silent No. 1 court seemed to have escaped into a gap in time, everything came to a standstill, and the solemnity rolled down layer upon layer.
The beating of the heart also slowed down.
Push on the ground, bend your knees, and throw the ball.
Swing!
One shot, in!
Finally, at the most critical and urgent moment, Gawain found a serve, flying towards the outside corner with a speed of 123 miles (198 kilometers per hour).
The classic routine of suppressing the backhand from the outside corner of the second zone was performed again. Although the angle was not completely broken, the speed and power were guaranteed.
boom!
But I saw that Dimitrov took a sideways step. Although he did not move in advance, his conditioned reflex was very sharp. It could be seen that he was ready. It was not surprising that Gawain chose the outside corner, so his entire body remained light and agile, and his reaction was
In time, the footsteps had already rushed out.
One-handed backhand, long sword unsheathed——
This shot was not fast but it caused pressure. As a result, Dimitrov's footwork was still slightly lacking, and his swing space was affected.
At the moment when the backhand is released, because the swing movement has not been completed, it is obviously slightly wrapped. Use the package and racket head as much as possible to bring the landing point into the bounds.
Despite this, the quality of the return is still very good, and the graceful backhand successfully withstands the impact and sends the tennis ball along the diagonal line to the deep area of the baseline.
Not fast, deep enough, heavy enough.
"Gawain VS Dimitrov", you can feel the strong collision of not giving in from the serve and return link. Dimitrov, who is at a disadvantage, showed his calmness and toughness and withstood the serve.
, the performance is commendable.
But Dimitrov was not satisfied with this.
With a single step to the emergency brake, Dimitrov had already started for the second time, running towards the right forehand gap, his eyes locked on Gawain's movements——
Because he knows Gawain’s layout ability and adaptability.
really!
Gawain's steps were very timely, and you could tell at a glance that Dimitrov chose the diagonal line. It was not surprising, but the depth of the return serve was a little surprising.
Gao Wen started the shot early with a two-handed backhand. His body's center of gravity dropped as he bent his knees, and he was already ready for a frontal impact with one shot in advance.
In an instant, Dimitrov's alarm bell rang. In this position, Gawain could hit a straight line or a diagonal line. Maybe choosing a straight line requires taking some risks, but Gawain has such ability, which also caused Dimitri
Troff's defense is passive and he needs to stay focused.
The steps are light and jumping, staying in the midfield position, waiting for opportunities to move.
Then.
straight line!
Dimitrov caught Gawain's swing and shot, and after a pause, his body rushed to the right.
After a slight delay of half a beat, Dimitrov realized something was wrong.
A straight line, indeed a straight line, but Gawain did not choose to hit flat. Instead, he slightly flipped the racket surface at the moment of taking the shot, pulling up the parabola directly.
As you can imagine, the entire flight speed slows down, giving Dimitrov time to return to defense. Doesn't this ruin his advantage?
Of course, the advantage of hitting the ball like this is to increase the insurance. The straight-line hit, which originally had a certain risk, is now controlled by rotation, and the risk is greatly reduced, ensuring the success rate.
However, Dimitrov did not think that Gawain would choose to be conservative at critical moments, which was completely inconsistent with Gawain's style.
Trap, there must be a trap hidden here.
Everything happened in a flash, and before Dimitrov could continue to think, the situation on the field suddenly changed.
Gawain, I'm online.
Step on step, step on, step forward with the whole body in a very determined manner. In just a few long steps, he was already within the teeing area in the blink of an eye.
——Layout! Everything is layout!
The next second, the mystery will be unveiled.
When Dimitrov's steps were about to fall into place, he immediately realized:
Gawain's deep shot carried strong topspin, which was released after it bounced off the ground, rising quickly and sharply toward the shoulder position; when Dimitrov was waiting for Dimitrov to prepare to hit the ball, the tennis ball position was already there.
Raise it above your shoulders and completely stop your body's swing and power.
This is a trap.
Generally speaking, in such a situation, the player's ability to control the ball will be limited, so the difficulty of hitting a straight line will increase exponentially. Naturally, choosing a diagonal line is a high probability event.
At the same time, Gao Wen went to the net, and the huge crowds of people and horses covered the front of the net, forming a physical blockade, further exerting pressure, and interfering with the players' shot selection.
Once he hesitates for a moment, the point will easily fall into Gawain's pocket.
From serving to connecting to hitting the net, Gao Wen made a comprehensive plan, trap after trap, problem after problem, and finally besieged Dimitrov.
Damn it!
So, how should Dimitrov respond?
Time, time, time.
On the ever-changing tennis court, there is no time for fear or hesitation. Even a moment's hesitation may lead to the loss of the whole game.
The same goes for Dimitrov, who has already judged the situation and made a choice in the blink of an eye——
A diagonal step back during lateral movement is just a small step back with the right leg along the diagonal line, leaving space on the right side of the upper body.
Then, he swings the racket with his forehand and hits the ball high. He does not rely on turning to exert force, but only relies on the strength of his upper body to sweep from top to bottom. The moment he touches the ball, he flicks his wrist outward. It seems light and simple, but in fact it is thunderous.