Under the spotlight, the linesman was completely unmoved and concentrated on his work. He put his hands together, his eyes firm and his expression serious, and made an inbounds gesture to perform his duties and give confirmation. The serve accurately entered the boundary.
Inside.
The next second, the referee's voice updating the score came to my ears.
"Take the lead, high."
Buzz, buzz buzz.
Applause, thunder.
The faces were full of shock and astonishment. They couldn't believe what was happening in front of them. They were filled with admiration, surprise, and revelry——
Ace in the first zone outside corner?
It’s actually the ACE in the outside corner of District 1!
Although ACEs are very common on grass courts, in today's game, neither Murray nor Gao Wen had many ACEs:
Murray was affected by a shoulder injury, so he changed his serving strategy and tried his best not to pursue ACEs, but to open up the situation through placement control;
Gao Wen's serving state has some ups and downs, especially if Murray's receiving performance today is divinely assisted, it will have a direct impact.
Therefore, as of the fourth set, neither player's ace count reached double figures.
result?
"Wow."
Sigh, admire, marvel.
In the most tense, fierce and stalemate moment, just after experiencing a double fault, Gawain sent an ACE that was crucial and might even overturn the entire situation. This courage, this courage, this
With his unique ability, he can easily ignite the entire audience.
"Wow!"
Just when they thought that this was how the game should be, the most exciting and beautiful parts had all been shown, and then it was time to move to the end. However, Gao Wen made his voice heard with an unparalleled performance, pushing the game to a new level, once again
Refresh your knowledge.
incredible!
Excited!
Applause continued to roar throughout the center court.
However, some people don’t think so——
Murray himself.
Murray was dissatisfied with his performance. He was very, very dissatisfied. Not to mention missing two consecutive games, he also made undue errors in judgment in the reception of serve, which he had always performed well throughout the game today. It was so inappropriate.
Thinking back carefully, the first one was also a mistake on the second serve.
Mistakes are inevitable, but they should not be made at such a critical moment when the bayonet is red, and they should not be made in the most important part of the game when receiving and receiving the serve. Burning anger instantly bursts out in the chest.
Murray was furious.
He was nagging and cursing. In fact, Murray was losing his temper with himself, but he habitually likes to vent his emotions towards his team and subconsciously yelled at the players' box, making it difficult to calm down.
In the eyes of others, this scene seems as if Murray is expressing dissatisfaction with the home audience, and the picture does not look so beautiful.
The atmosphere is a bit subtle.
As a result, the entire audience had quieted down, and Gao Wen was already standing on the baseline ready to serve, while Murray was the only one who was still chattering.
The referee watched Murray quietly, sending out urging light waves with his eyes. How to control the rhythm and atmosphere of the game is indeed a difficult problem. Precisely because these two points may affect the outcome of the entire game, the referee has always been there.
Work hard to control the field and prevent your own penalties from interfering with the progress of the game——
At no time should the referee become the protagonist of the game.
Therefore, the referee did not give Murray a "warning", but conveyed the urging by paying attention to his eyes.
finally!
Murray returned to the baseline and was ready to continue the game, but he still raised his racket and gestured to Gao Wen as an apology for the episode, to regain his attention and get back on the track of the game.
This is a tennis match. Even if you are nearby, many unexpected situations may occur. Moments that test players' concentration are everywhere. A slight fluctuation in mentality may lead to distraction, and the game may be different.
Including Gawain is no exception.
Although Gao Wen's psychological quality and concentration ability have always been praised, which is also the key to his ability to write a series of miracles, players are all ordinary people, and different games and different situations cannot be generalized.
Even a person with Nadal's tenacious nerves may experience fluctuations after experiencing fierce battles in peak Grand Slam duels against the other Big Three. This is normal and part of the game.
call.
Gawain let out a long breath. He was no longer a fledgling. He very smartly slowed down the pace and adjusted his breathing slightly. After Murray was ready, he deliberately slowed down and adjusted, and then started again.
Take the rhythm of the game into your own hands.
Who knows?
Maybe Murray's emotional catharsis is a tactical disruption of the rhythm, maybe not; but what is certain is that at this stage of the game, the back-and-forth competition has extended from the content of the game to physical condition, physical reserves, and mentality.
Changes and so on have a wider and more complex scope.
Gao Wen made a simple adjustment.
Then, prepare to serve——
One shot.
J.
Gao Wen tilted his head. The subtle changes in the lagging and leading positions were also quietly surging. It was the same for both players. Subtle changes in feel were often difficult to detect but existed objectively. What's more, overall, today's serve
The situation is like hitting a wall head-on and not meeting expectations.
After this shot, Gao Wen tried to increase his speed, but in the end he pressed too hard and went straight to the net.
Therefore, after getting the game point, Gao Wen once again had to face the test of the second serve.
So, how should we choose the landing point for the second serve, and how should we deploy our tactics?
Second serve.
——Outside corner, the second consecutive outside corner, and it is a classic routine for the outside corner in the second area.
Murray, accurate prediction.
It seems that the emotional catharsis just now was very effective. Murray immediately regained his concentration, predicted, started, and immediately regained his form when taking action.
With one push and one step, you are already in place.
For this second serve, Gawain chose topspin. The strong rotation brought high bounce. Although the effect on grass was inferior to that on clay, it still pulled up the parabola after landing. In the end, Murray had to try to hit the ball at the shoulder position.
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Murray's two-handed backhand was handled very cleverly and he knocked lightly.
It seems simple, but it's all about skills.
Returning the ball, it waddled back to Gawain's feet——
Midpoint, deep zone.
Murray deliberately aimed at Gawain's serving position and sent the tennis ball back. It was not an attack but a suppression, and then he quickly moved sideways with his feet.
While running wildly, observing at the same time.
Got it!
Murray saw that Gawain's footsteps were being squeezed. Because he refused to retreat, his footsteps and swing were blocked, and he had to hit the rebound ball. This was exactly Murray's tactical purpose.
Bounce ball, this is a very difficult return ball to control, because there is almost no swing space, it all depends on the feel.
Moreover, hard courts and red clay are already very difficult, and the difficulty of grass is doubled because the bounce is low, fast, and irregular, further compressing the already scarce space.
It is only Federer who is able to hit an astounding rebound shot on grass.
Generally speaking, when players hit a rebound ball on the grass, it will fly directly; even if they can complete the return ball, the parabola will be pulled up high, which is the best offensive opportunity for the opponent.
In other words, Murray created offensive opportunities for himself through excellent return of serve.
