Audiences who are familiar with grass-court games have long been accustomed to the lightning-chasing batting rounds, with only streaks of light and shadow left behind by the coming and going of bats.
Occasionally, the serves of Isner, Federer and others disappear before even being caught, as if they were teleporting.
Seeing such an ACE at the scene, exclamations burst out of the throat involuntarily. This seems to have become a classic label in grassland events.
Today, the same is true for the match between Murray and Gauvin. In the back-and-forth duel, you can often see speed and passion at the winning moment.
However, this point is not the case.
From Gao Wen's serve to Murray's return, the entire speed and rhythm slowed down significantly. Although it was not as exaggerated as clay, the look and feel was very direct, and the rotation of the neck from left to right and then from right to left seemed to be more effortless.
The field of vision can lock the trajectory of the tennis ball without any obstruction.
Murray's return parabola, slightly raised, slowed down across the court, and even gave birth to a little laziness and freedom of leisurely strolling; but when it reached the highest point and turned into a downward trajectory, it suddenly accelerated, with a speed comparable to
The roller coaster falls in a free fall towards the bottom line.
Huh!
The sharp contrast in the speed of the flight path created layers of waves, so that the audience screamed uncontrollably.
Murray's return of serve contained murderous intent, and he rushed towards Gawain with a strong tail force of power and spin——
aim!
You can tell at a glance that Murray struck with precision and aimed at Gawain's position to return the ball.
The tennis ball, like a torpedo, detonated right under Gawain's eyes——
However, Murray's return was indeed constrained by Gawain. He tried to press deeply, but it was still not deep enough. He was still half a step away from the baseline. The lack of deep suppression meant that the squeeze of the ball was difficult to achieve its maximum effect.
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This is the gap created by Gawain's serve, and it is also Gawain's opportunity.
Step back with your right leg, take a step, and adjust your hitting space without moving your position; and draw the shot while pulling back.
Forehand, stretch.
Chest, open.
Keep your arms straight and swing them quickly. At the same time, the retreated right leg steps up again. A counterclockwise rotation of the follow-up swing increases the rhythm. The entire hitting movement becomes faster and faster, all in one go.
Match the strength of the body and arms, and finally complete the release.
"ah!"
An angry roar erupted from the depths of his Dantian. Instead of being conservative or defensive, he faced the tennis ball head-on, hitting the wall with force against force. His forearms and wrists were completely straightened, and finally he hit the tennis ball with all his strength like a baseball home run.
tennis.
boom!
The power exploded instantly.
The solid and crisp sound of hitting the ball caused ripples in the center court, spreading out one after another——
Murray is tough, and so is Gawain.
Murray dared to take action, and Gawain also had the courage to take action.
In just one serve to win the game, the game between the two players was still going on, and then Gao Wen responded in his own way.
He watched the tennis ball fly away, but Gawain's steps did not stop. The moment he finished hitting the ball, his body continued to move forward.
Go online with the ball!
Decisive, firm, and quick to connect.
As Gao Wen appeared on the Internet, the sense of space in the entire stadium began to change. Murray on the opposite side of the stadium felt the pressure for the first time.
Kick!
Step on tap, tap on, tap on, with a kick of his left leg, Murray's body was already running towards the forehand position like an arrow from the string.
Just after starting up, I already realized something was wrong, "Oops!"
Gao Wen's attack connection was fast and dense, heavy and flat. The parabola of the tennis ball was completely flattened, almost touching the net and entering Murray's half. After the collision of strength and power, it was all superimposed on the tennis ball, thick and thick.
The spherical mass crashed towards Murray's forehand like a falling meteorite.
Kick off, sprint, run with all your strength——
Murray, increase your speed immediately.
However, before he could cross the half court, Murray noticed Gao Wen's attack on the net, and the whole situation changed again in a short time.
"ah!"
Murray's speed has been increased to the extreme, but his attention is inevitably distracted:
He needs to pay attention to Gawain's position, re-analyze the space of the court, observe the flight and bounce of the tennis ball, and think of a reasonable return route after comprehensive consideration. All these considerations cannot be omitted. Naturally, his concentration will waver slightly.
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This is also part of the oppressive feeling of being online.
Tread, tap, tap.
Murray then realized that the situation was very, very, very bad, but he had lost the initiative and there was no room for recovery——
The pace has been improved to the extreme.
The body has been stretched to the extreme.
However, my forehand could barely touch the tennis ball, but there was no time or space to swing the racket. The tennis ball had already hit the racket frame and rushed out.
Not toward the net, but toward the baseline linesman.
boom!
It hit the side fender directly and made a muffled sound.
"pretty!"
"Faced with the break point, Murray was very proactive in receiving the serve, but Gao Wen fought back with a tougher and more determined attack."
"At the same time, follow the ball to the net."
"Obviously, Murray's judgment was affected by Gawain's action on the net, so that he lacked just a little bit of time to get his feet into position. In the end, Murray was unable to complete the shot and was defeated in the strong collision for the initiative.
Come down."
"Gawain, save the break point."
Roar!
Gawain clenched his fist and roared.
ah!
Murray roared in frustration.
As soon as they fell together, both players were releasing their emotions, but it was obvious that Gao Wen quickly regained his composure and turned around and walked towards the baseline; Murray, however, looked indignant and was still squirming while wiping his sweat.
Naotao, I am very dissatisfied with the situation that I am disturbed by my online activities.
In this point, Gawain's calculation and layout were indeed excellent. Murray had few opportunities in the first place; but Murray was still frustrated that he could not do better. Otherwise, he might not have been able to give this point a try and see if he could break it.
Net traversal, once successful, may subvert the entire game.
The more he thought about it, the more depressed he became, and the more he thought about it, the more aggrieved he became, "Ah!" After all, Murray couldn't control himself and roared again.
Belatedly arrived.
Finally, Murray finally vented all his inhibitions, finally regained his composure, returned to the bottom line, and was ready to continue playing.
On the opposite side of the court, Gawain was already in place, standing quietly on the spot, staying calm and awake, thinking about the tactical layout for the next point.
"40:40".
The situation is still stalemate. It may be Gawain's or Murray's break point. Both players have opportunities.
Victory seems within reach.
But Gao Wen was not thinking about this matter in his mind. From facing to fighting for it, the change of position cannot be accomplished by imagination. He needs to focus on the next point and fight for it step by step, because he knows that Murray
He will not give up victory, he needs to fight for it himself.
call.
Glancing at Murray, he was ready; similarly, Gawain was also ready.