This is the weapon that Djokovic has used to win his place in professional tennis. Even among the Big Four, his stalemate ability is top-notch.
However!
In the first game of today's opening match, Djokovic showed a completely different look. His baseline hitting ability is still important, but it is slightly different from the past two years. He has some of the style of winning three Grand Slams in the 2011 season.
Dare to take action, dare to suppress, dare to attack, especially the forehand position is very sharp.
At a glance, you can tell that it is different from the decisive battle at Melbourne Park at the beginning of the year, and there is no similarity with the six meetings so far. It is a completely new game.
Number one in the world, come prepared.
Across the net, when Djokovic finally cashed in on a break point with a winning point, he did not cheer or roar, but clenched his fists——
He stared at Gawain with burning eyes.
The burning fighting spirit in his eyes is a letter of challenge and a declaration.
He was not prepared to extend his losing streak, nor was he prepared to lose to the same opponent in the Grand Slam final for the second time within a year, nor was he prepared to lose momentum in the battle for world No. 1. Most importantly,
He was not prepared to bow his head and admit defeat in front of Arthur Ashe fans.
The opening support really ignited Djokovic's fighting spirit.
then.
This was Djokovic's response.
One speed increase, one afterburner, one impact...
It's not that Djokovic can't do it, it's just that Djokovic has gradually become accustomed to finding his own comfort zone in the seesaw of rounds, that's all; but if necessary, Djokovic can speed up and change the rhythm at any time.
He has such ability and courage.
That look is full of fighting spirit!
Smoke and sparks filled the Arthur Ashe Stadium in an instant.
So, what about Gawain?
The corners of the mouth slightly raised, and the smile bloomed little by little. There was no annoyance, no depression, no depression, no frustration, no panic, no shrinking.
Nothing at all.
Not only did he not, but he was also faintly excited and excited.
Djokovic came prepared, could Gawain just sit back and wait for death?
Obviously not.
Since this is the final, Gao Wen is looking forward to a more difficult and arduous challenge. Only when Djokovic bursts out with 120% of his energy and enters the Super Saiyan posture, such a final can be achieved.
It's more interesting and exciting, and the taste of blood on the tip of your tongue makes your blood boil.
The eyes collided in the air, and the air in the whole place was temporarily stagnant.
Just one contact.
Then, they both moved away and walked towards the players' dugout. After the first game, they were ready to change venues and fight again.
When the two players passed each other next to the referee's chair, neither of them looked at each other. They lowered their gazes and concentrated on each other. They could clearly feel the tension and tightness spreading across the board. The rolling low pressure made the whole audience nervous.
The noise and support were suppressed, and I couldn't breathe.
In the second game, Djokovic’s serve——
Gawain, how should we adjust our tactics?
The answer is, we are not prepared to adjust.
Indeed, after encountering a break, you should fight back on the spot and complete the break as soon as possible to avoid opening up the score. This is also the strategy Gawain is preparing to carry out.
However, from a technical and tactical perspective in tennis, Gawain is not prepared to adjust.
For the time being, there is no rush.
Djokovic's start did bring surprises, but if Gao Wen changed his tactics in a hurry, it would be equivalent to being involved in Djokovic's rhythm, which might disrupt his own layout and plans.
What's more, Gao Wen still needs to observe. Objectively speaking, such an impactful style of play is not typical of Djokovic. Even in the 2011 season, he would not be so aggressive. Therefore, what is the starting strategy?
What happened? How is Djokovic’s tactics laid out?
This takes time and patience -
Grand Slam tournaments are best-of-five sets. There is no need to panic just because you lose a serve in the opening game.
Therefore, Gawain is still prepared to follow his own plan and everything goes as planned.
really!
In the second game, Djokovic's entire pressure was significantly weakened.
Although Djokovic still ensures the aggressiveness of his hitting route selection, his connection and impact have dropped significantly. The reason is simple:
He is not a cannon who relies on serving ping ping pong to open up his own service game.
Of course, Djokovic can also serve more than a dozen ACEs in a game, and he can also create a series of straight serves, but these serves rely on calculations, layouts, routes, breaking conventions, etc., and they are not his speed and power.
weapons, so the tactics of the serve are also different.
However, it can still be seen from the choice of hitting lines that at least in the opening stage, Djokovic did not intend to lengthen the round front, and would often try to break his regular line on the fifth and sixth shots.
Routines build advantage and end a round as quickly as possible.
This scene seems familiar.
McEnroe had the answer.
"... Judging from the current situation, Djokovic is using Gawain's method to deal with Gawain, which is really rare."
"This year, in Melbourne, Indian Wells, and Miami, Gao Wen defeated Djokovic three times in a row, proving that he has the ability to compete with the world's No. 1 bottom line and even be superior, at least on hard courts, Gao Wen
It has indeed reached the level of a giant.”
"But the key to truly breaking the balance is Gawain's courage, the courage to take action, the courage to plan, and the courage to break the balance."
"This is also the unique competitive temperament of young people. Federer, Nadal and Murray naturally do not possess it as they grow older."
"Now, Djokovic is also using this set of tactics to break the balance and try to seize the opportunity in this final."
"We have said more than once that the greatness of the Big Four is that they are very capable, but at the same time, they are still motivating each other's progress and improvement. Time and time again, they can become nutrients for growth.
Driven by a champion’s heart, we achieve great results.”
"Unexpectedly, Gao Wen has now entered such a circle, stimulating Djokovic, who is far behind with one win and five losses, to take the lead in making changes."
"Wow!"
"I have to say that Djokovic's personal ability is indeed outstanding, and he had the upper hand in the opening stage."
While speaking, Djokovic clenched his fist again——
Same as the first game.
Djokovic saved a break point, cashed in on the third game point, and successfully maintained serve.
"2:0" starts.
“Although Gao Wen still clung to the game, both players had opportunities to take the lead in the first two games, but Djokovic’s innovation and growth in technical and tactical levels still successfully suppressed his opponent, winning both games.
Victory ends for Djokovic."
"It can be seen now that the excitement of this men's singles final should not be inferior to the semi-final between Gao Wen and Federer."
"At the beginning, Djokovic has already taken action and proved his belief and determination. Next, it depends on how Gawain responds."
Audiences who are familiar with Gawain know that this player has a big heart and a wise brain. Never underestimate Gawain's fighting spirit.