This time Gao Wen did not retreat fast enough because his attention was still on Djokovic's side on the other side of the court, observing his opponent's position. He was unable to concentrate wholeheartedly on the movement. Naturally, his footsteps
The placement rate is a little worse, and the hitting space is not completely freed up.
But Gawain already had an idea in his mind.
Step forward, barely step back half a step behind the baseline, bend down, bend your knees, squat down, and block with a backhand with both hands.
Bounce the ball!
Gao Wen did not choose to keep retreating to get out of the way and try to hit the ball. Instead, he stood on the baseline and hit the rebound ball. He imitated Djokovic's classic ball and used the angle formed by his forearm and wrist to complete a physical parabolic model.
, wrapped the tennis ball around his wrist, gently picked up the tennis ball.
High ceiling.
Over the top.
Lightning and flint, all done in one go.
Obviously, Gao Wen also realized that his confrontation with Djokovic was slightly different from the previous point, so he also changed his response.
Using a bounce ball to hook a moon ball, it is clear that he is ready to challenge Djokovic's most unstable high-pressure ball, which is also his only shortcoming.
--humiliation.
Small ball, humiliation; height, humiliation, double humiliation, and repeated stabs in the heart.
In a grand place, provoking head on.
Even in the commentary booth, Gawain's strategy can be felt.
McEnroe couldn't help but sigh, "The smell of gunpowder is coming out."
However, this point is not over yet.
Djokovic reacted quickly to the conditions and stepped up to the net immediately, preparing to smash the ball before the tennis ball reached its highest point.
As soon as he took a big step forward, Djokovic immediately realized how clever and cunning Gawain was.
Obviously, Gao Wen was also guarding against this shot. The rising arc was extremely steep, and he had already passed the height covered by Djokovic's swing before reaching the net.
Damn it!
Stop, brake, start again, turn around, and run back.
Djokovic began to retreat without any hesitation, raising his head to observe the parabola of the tennis ball.
At the same time, he could see the other side of the court from the corner of his eyes. Without hesitation, Gao Wen had already cut to the baseline and quickly hit the net.
One after another, you chase after me.
The atmosphere of the entire confrontation was reversed in an instant.
This kind of situation can often be seen in the matches between Djokovic and Federer, but now, Gao Wen's match is also opening up the situation.
Strategically, Gao Wen still lowered himself and put himself in the position of a challenger to attack his opponents, so Gao Wen said it was the same as last year's semifinals.
Tactically, Gao Wen has improved his confidence and truly stood on the level of the Big Four to engage in head-on collision and competition. His attitude has been completely transformed.
Subtle changes cannot be summed up in a few words, but they have caused tremendous changes in the ever-changing competition.
For example, this point.
Djokovic felt useless and aggrieved for a while, but he had no time to pay attention to these distracting thoughts. He was completely focused and his fighting spirit was completely burning——
After all, this point is not over yet, and the outcome is not yet known.
Adjust. Run. Move.
Djokovic's footsteps have reached near the baseline. Gao Wen's lob shot still lacks some control. It is not completely pressed on the baseline, and the rotation is not completely rubbed. This also means that Djokovic is
An opportunity to force a baseline attack.
So, should Djokovic take the risk?
It has been mentioned more than once that Djokovic is not a violent offensive player. Forced attack from the bottom line has never been his strong point. Therefore, when he handles such returns from the bottom line, he often makes a transition shot and then hits the ball.
Or choose a breakthrough route when facing Federer.
So, what now?
According to his habit since the start of today's match, Djokovic should choose to attack forcefully. Is he prepared to continue this inertia?
Turn around, stop, wave your hands clockwise with backhand, and charge forward——
boom!
slash.
time travel.
Just like Gawain's tendency to backhand straight lines, backhand slashes are a line that Djokovic is better at and uses more frequently, and is very penetrating.
The details highlight the characteristics of Djokovic's backhand slash. At the moment of swinging the racket, his shoulders push forward to complete the final exertion.
The tennis ball hit straight and diagonally.
Fast, heavy, low and flat.
Like a torpedo.
When people mention net-breaking and crossing, the first player that comes to mind is Nadal, followed by Murray. But in fact, Djokovic’s basic skills are also very solid. His crossing seems simple and unpretentious, but in fact it is powerful.
The destructive power is amazing, but it can also complete the task.
Opposite the net.
Gawain was continuously tiptoeing, keeping his body light and leaning his center of gravity forward, firmly remembering the tactical essentials of getting as close to the net as possible, and activated his conditioned reflexes.
One tiptoe, one jump——
Lateral stride.
The body faces forward and the racket pounces. Relying on the power of the entire forward pounce to form a frontal impact, it can withstand the impact of Djokovic's solid hitting.
However, the wrist remains soft.
Rub everything together.
Backspin.
Relieve force.
small ball.
The soft and delicate wrist wraps around the tennis ball, completing the control between lightning and flint, showing off its exquisite touch.
Miso. Miso miso miso.
The tennis ball spun at high speed, flew with a barb, followed a straight line, and landed in Djokovic's forehand service area, like a butterfly.
However!
Djokovic's through shot was solid and heavy enough, but Gauvin still couldn't completely unload the force successfully. The return line was also slightly longer. After landing, it bounced up and flew high, which still left a gap in the shot.
In the space, you can see a figure in your sight as fast as lightning.
The number one in the world is coming soon.
From the front of the net to the bottom line and back to the net, in this minute, Djokovic showed his unparalleled mobility and continued to sprint back and forth vertically.
Whoops, whoops, whoops.
The lungs are burning like bellows.
Djokovic's eyes were ignited with fire, and he was fully focused. He stepped off the ground and already slid out. He flicked his forehand and tried to pull out a high ball——
Oops!
Just after taking the shot, Djokovic already realized that the return ball was out of his control. The forward force was so fierce that it squeezed the forehand swing space, and the force of the light pick was too strong to control the parabola.
Yes, the entire flight trajectory obviously deviated from what I expected.
Damn it.
Djokovic held his breath and watched the tennis ball gradually climb up. Before he could reach the highest point, he could see a tall figure leaping to the net with a big stride, arms spread out, dunking hard, and
push down.
boom!
Falling to the ground and exploding——
Score.
Everything happened too fast, and before he even had time to blink, Djokovic had just taken action and the tennis ball had been buckled back.
It's like a slap in the face.
Snapped.
He slapped it hard in the face, and then it was over.
"40:30".
This point belongs to Gawain.
Anger suddenly rose to the ground, and the strings of reason that were stretched to the extreme broke instantly. Djokovic raised his racket high and threw it to the ground.