Move laterally, cross steps, turn sideways forehand, switch from defense to offense, attack with force——
There are various signs that Zverev needs to face an overwhelming attack and has already entered a comprehensive defensive mode between switching steps.
However, lift it high and put it down gently.
The change of grip at the moment of release is not only hidden, but also sudden. This is the first time in this game. The swing has evolved into cutting, a top-down high-point underspin to release the ball, completely
Subverting the entire confrontation rhythm, the confrontation situation was involved in a storm.
Whirring whirring……
"Uh-huh."
Little Zverev was still young and showed off his excellent physical talent. He stopped and turned suddenly and then started twice, then stopped and turned again, completed a drifting action, abruptly changed the movement path, cut into the diagonal line, and then headed again.
Sprint with your forehand diagonally above the serving area.
pity.
It's too late, it's still too late.
Gao Wen's forehand ball was fast and urgent. It not only released the force, but also had strong backspin. After landing, it bounced twice with almost no bounce.
Dead ball.
"0:15".
Little Zverev was helpless.
With one shot to receive the serve and one shot to cut the ball, Gao Wen stood near the baseline and seemed to effortlessly complete the point.
Zverev was a little depressed, not frustrated or angry, but more dissatisfied with himself, because he did not expect this scene at all, which also meant that he was completely at a disadvantage in the offensive and defensive confrontation. He thought that he
Take the initiative, but that's not the case now.
However, it doesn't matter. Little Zverev habitually bit his necklace, thoughtfully, turned around and walked back to the bottom line to think about the next point.
Zone two, one shot.
outer corner.
The backhand is suppressed again, but this time in the second zone, the serve with a wide outside angle has an inherent advantage. The serve with a speed of 186 kilometers per hour sacrifices a certain speed and directly tears the angle completely. This is a typical conspiracy.
It doesn't matter even if he is discovered, he is suppressed by his strength.
Gao Wen's footsteps were immediately pulled out of the singles line.
Gao Wen is not surprised by this. He knows that little Zverev’s serving ability is not only fast, but also good at landing. Among this new generation of players, Zverev’s comprehensive serving ability can rank among the top three.
, the only disadvantage is that it lacks stability and is often prone to fluctuations.
Now, just after the start of the game, after a short period of instability in adapting to the court and environment, Zverev's serving power is slowly becoming apparent.
Gawain was already prepared. With one step, his body was pulled out. He remained unhurried because he already had a countermeasure in his mind.
One step, two steps, three steps...
Continuously crossing steps, Gao Wen did not choose to reach the target in one step, but adjusted his steps to find the center of gravity, and then made a cutting backhand with both hands.
——Not an ordinary cut, but a typical Federer-style backspin cut to receive the serve.
Inspiration comes out.
After the baptism of the clay court season and the grass court season, Gao Wen's selection and application of techniques and tactics are now becoming richer and more diverse.
Just cut it with one click and you’ll have it at your fingertips.
Such cutting is defensive and offensive at the same time. It creates a meteor falling texture through strong backspin. It also spins strongly after landing, relying on tail power to form an impact. Even if it is in a passive position to receive the serve,
You can still take the initiative for yourself.
More importantly, because you are always in control of your footwork adjustments, you don't need to stop or turn suddenly, and you can quickly return to your position after receiving the serve.
This is the real point.
Here, Gawain made a chip, and the tennis ball quickly spun back and got into Zverev's backhand position again, disrupting Zverev's position.
On that side, Gao Wen had quickly returned to the center of the court, watching Zverev's offensive connection intently and preparing in advance.
Zverev was indeed squeezed. Originally, the classic routine of connecting the forehand attack from the outside corner of the second area was ready. Even if Gao Wen returned a diagonal shot, he could choose to sideways and forehand; but now the offensive rhythm was disrupted.
The steps were squeezed, and the backhand shot with both hands could only be pushed back.
"ah."
Zverev groaned, his body center of gravity sank, trying to keep up with the backspin hitting point, but because he was in an offensive position with his feet up, he was still squeezed. He didn't squat enough on his knees, so he shot back with both hands.
The tape was not completely controlled, which was unsatisfactory.
If you move your whole body, this is tennis. The details between suppression and counterattack contain too many games.
Immediately afterwards, little Zverev saw Gawain turning sideways again.
Just like the moment before, Gawain turned sideways again, making a sideways forehand gesture. He made continuous adjustments in small steps, and was in place in a matter of breaths. Not only did he return to his backhand position, but he also
There is enough time to switch to the forehand, and the smooth pace is really a pleasure.
Little Zverev's heart suddenly contracted, and he secretly exclaimed, "It's not good"——
what happened?
From the previous point to this point, the entire rhythm seemed to have not changed, and it was still the familiar look. However, the change of just one touch of the ball when receiving the serve turned the entire situation upside down.
Little Zverev couldn't understand.
Let alone Zverev, all the professionals watching the game at this moment have not been able to see a reason.
The real key is only mastered by Gawain alone.
Zverev was a little nervous, but he quickly adjusted his steps and moved towards the center of the court, but this time, the speed of movement was somewhat controlled.
Because he couldn't be sure how Gawain would choose the next shot, diagonal? Straight line? Small ball? Center?
He needs to stay mobile.
However.
Just at this point, there was a moment of hesitation, and on the other side of the court, Gawain had already taken action.
In the previous point, Gao Wen chose to turn sideways and cut the ball with his forehand. This was the first time.
At this point, Gao Wen chose to attack in a straight line with his sideways forehand, which was also the first time.
The whole shot is very clean and neat. The knife is lifted and dropped, and the forehand whip is hit in a straight line. All the speed and power are released instantly.
In the first four games, Gao Wen rarely opened the line. He mainly fought with Zverev on the bottom line. It was not like Gao Wen's style at all. His return line was quite satisfactory, and he relied more on his own bottom line strength.
Going around proved that Gao Wen's baseline hitting ability was indeed excellent.
Until now.
In the process of stalemate and game, his unconventional shot selection and bold and careful line selection are Gawain's trump card to become a top player.
Tear.
Just like that, a hole was opened.
Forehand, straight line, but the landing point is not pursued to the extreme, and the power is not fully released. It is still understated, and the tennis ball has turned into a light and shadow.
Zverev was running towards his forehand position, but he hesitated a little, and when he started to accelerate a second time, it was already too late.
The tennis ball passed by Zverev's eyes lightly, forming a breakthrough, and disappeared in the blink of an eye.
Winning point.
"0:30".
Before I had time to breathe, I had already lost two points in this round, but what was even worse was——