This scene looks familiar. It often appears in the matches between Gao Wen and Djokovic. The two players with excellent backhands often collide head-on.
The focus is still on the details, how to control, how to adjust, how to suppress. Even in the backhand position, it is not just a simple confrontation of strength.
In the previous shot, Gao Wen suppressed the ball with a simple and solid shot.
On the last shot, Djokovic cut the angle cleanly.
In the strong collision of power, Djokovic used a swing to swing the ball back, and the diagonal angle of the return ball was already set aside, and the speed did not slow down.
However, Djokovic immediately noticed that Gao Wen was stepping forward after cutting to the bottom line——
The alarm bells sounded.
Regardless of whether other professionals and commentators can see it, Djokovic himself knows it best.
At the beginning of this game, Djokovic was the first to make tactical adjustments, while Gauvin remained unchanged in response to changes. After all, this year, Gauvin still maintained a complete victory record against Djokovic.
As the game progressed and reached the middle position, Gao Wen slowly began to exert his strength, disrupting the rhythm of the game through stalemate, containment, variations, etc., and the evenly matched situation became more and more stalemate.
Against Gao Wen, Djokovic has learned enough lessons. He needs to be wary of Gao Wen's sudden exertion. Either he is trying to get ahead of Gao Wen, or he needs to remain vigilant and enter a defensive state at any time. The former is his own
Taking the initiative means being fully prepared.
He has no intention of going home with the humiliation of four consecutive defeats, which ended this afternoon.
so.
Djokovic was very focused, caught Gawain's movements, and reacted immediately.
Kick the ground.
start up.
Lateral movement.
Because of his high concentration and quick reaction, Djokovic rushed out like an arrow.
There is a 90% chance that Gao Wen's shot should be a straight backhand, and Djokovic is confident.
Tread, tap, tap!
The power was continuously released and sent out along with the kicking action. Then Djokovic saw that Gawain, who had set off the shot early, shot first. This is the sign of a straight backhand, because he must seize the hitting point.
, if it is a little slower, then you can only choose to hit the ball diagonally.
Tread! Tread! Tread!
Djokovic watched intently, everything went into slow motion mode, his pupils suddenly contracted, and he captured one of Gawain's movements.
Switch the grip method and make a fake move.
Djokovic had only one thought in his mind: he was fooled.
The inertia of the sprint didn't give him time to react. In his sight, he could see Gawain changing his batting technique, switching from hitting to cutting.
small ball.
This is the first time in today's game that Gao Wen took the initiative to cut the ball. When he had an opportunity to hit the ball, he actively gave up the opportunity and chose the small ball.
But...the small ball? Appeared at this time? Such a score?
Accident. Accident. Still accident.
There is no doubt that Gawain completely shattered the conjecture and subverted the entire situation.
Moreover, it is not a straight line, but a diagonal line.
Gao Wen once again pushed the ball towards Djokovic's backhand position, repeating the backhand line for the third consecutive time, showing his determination and perseverance in the backhand duel. Even facing the world's No. 1 double backhand,
Gawain was also confident and even took the lead to seize the initiative.
Djokovic was spinning and dazed.
His entire defensive plan was thrown into the dryer and shattered in an instant, but there was no time to worry.
brake.
start up.
Kick the ground.
Change direction.
Sprint.
A series of moves were completed in one go, and Djokovic had already reacted, making a "U"-shaped curve, cutting back to his backhand, and stepping up along the diagonal.
The speed has been increased to the extreme.
It can be seen at this time that Gawain's batting is not perfect. In order to conceal his purpose of hitting the ball, Gawain delayed for some time, so that the control of the final shot was not delicate and in place enough. The force release, line,
The placement, etc. are all lacking a little bit, just a little bit.
However, it was precisely this point that gave Djokovic the last bit of breathing space.
One kick.
Djokovic has already rushed out with his signature hard court slide, a split, the flexibility of the body is vividly displayed, and the backhand of both hands cuts into the narrow space between the tennis ball and the ground. There is even time to observe Gawain
The more chaotic the position, the calmer and bolder it becomes.
Gently, pick and tease.
Even though there was little space left to hit the ball, even though his body extension was close to the extreme, Djokovic still managed to complete the counterattack.
straight line.
Push deeper.
There is no power or speed, it is all controlled by feel.
Huh!
The entire audience was shocked and dumbfounded as they stared at Djokovic's return. This should be the most difficult and exciting return since the start of today's match.
The tennis ball crossed the net lightly, the parabola gradually rose, but when it approached the baseline, it fell rapidly and landed on the line with a strong spin.
Linesman: Inbounds.
Esdrachi: Inside.
Even though it was very, very thrilling, and even though it looked suspiciously out of bounds, Djokovic's return still landed on the line, at least that's what the referees thought.
Then, Djokovic pushed Gawain into a difficult situation. It was obviously a desperate defensive situation, but Djokovic interpreted it as an opportunity.
In the silence, only the sound of Gawain running wildly echoed——
Run wildly.
Sprint.
Forgot about everything.
Gawain is indeed in trouble, absolutely in trouble.
Djokovic noticed that Gawain's position was not only on the backhand position, but also within the baseline, preparing to continue to press the net, so he pushed a straight line into the deep zone.
Like Djokovic, Gao Wen had to change the direction of movement, shift his center of gravity, and sprint with all his strength from the half-court position along the diagonal rear angle. The speed is slightly slower, and he may need to complete the shot from behind.
The selectivity of the return route is also limited by your own body.
In this way, Djokovic's volley at the net will be much more convenient, reversing the situation and taking the initiative.
Gawain understands this, so his speed has been increased to the extreme.
There was no time to regret at this time. If the quality of the ball he had just hit was better, the situation would be different. He must focus on the shot in front of him.
Tread. Tread. Tread.
The sound of footsteps hitting the ground was dull but reverberating, just like flying above the sea. The collision of strength and strength completely burned the muscles.
His line of sight was toward the baseline, basically with his back to the court. Djokovic's position could no longer be seen from the corner of his eye. Even if he caught up, the entire field of view, line, and space were all different from what he imagined.
So, there is only a straight path left to hit the ball?
Just think with your toes and you will know that Djokovic must be waiting in a straight line.
So, what to do?
Whooshing, the hunting wind hits the eardrums, the beating of the heart gradually slows down, strong and powerful, and the brain becomes clear.