But it was not to break the routine, but to push Murray back to the comfort zone he was accustomed to. The vacillation between the two strategies of speeding up and layout became a conflict that caused chaos, further amplifying Murray's inner uncertainty, and finally all reflected in
On batting, the details are out of control.
The previous point was like this.
This point is the same.
really!
Between offense and defense, Murray hesitated, not just at the moment of hitting the ball. In fact, he hesitated from the beginning of his footsteps and movements, which also affected his subsequent hitting choices. When he finally hit the ball, it was left to Murray
Ray has fewer and fewer choices, and the quality of his return declines.
This is Gawain's opportunity.
On the surface, both Gao Wen and Murray were returning the ball normally; but the details in the round gradually became misaligned, and then Gao Wen saw the gap.
Move, adjust, trigger the shot even before it's in place -
Backhand position.
Once you brake and control your body, the inertia of running will be transmitted along the braking steps. However, your body does not stop this force. Instead, it uses a turning movement to complete the transmission. The electric-like force is completely transmitted along the swinging movement.
Release and hit the tennis ball hard.
boom!
Solid, strong, impactful.
Gawain's backhand with both hands did not fully open up the posture, but was released within a small range of rotation. With one sweep and push, the shot was over.
The angle, without tearing, is pushed out along the diagonal line at a small angle. The crisp power and precise control send the tennis ball to the sideline near Murray's backhand position, cutting into the deep area, and accurately finding the triangle of the bottom line.
area, releasing energy like a silent thunder.
Instantly, speed up.
It is not only reflected in the flying speed of the tennis ball, but also in the push and grab of the body to compress the rhythm and speed up the rhythm in all directions.
An ordinary shot, from the perspective of the audience, there is no force or rotation, and even the line and landing point are nothing special.
Hear the thunder in the silent place.
However, Murray's muscles all over his body became tense, and he sounded the alarm immediately. When he realized that he had stepped into Gawain's trap, it was already too late.
Run, run at full speed, sprint all the way.
Murray's figure crossed the court, his slightly staggering steps did not give up, his body was completely stretched out, and his backhand was obviously out of reach with both hands, so he made a roc spreading his wings, with his back to the court and extended the shot with one hand.
, just as the tennis ball was about to hit the ground and jump twice, he blocked it gently.
Huh!
The O2 Arena was filled with exclamations——
Seeing that there was no hope, Murray actually managed to save him, actually!
In an instant, all the eyes of the audience were following the tennis ball, and their heartbeats accelerated uncontrollably, making them hold their breath.
The tennis ball, after climbing, begins to fall.
Murray, on the move, returns to the center of the pitch and continues to defend.
Gao Wen, on the move, cut to the baseline without hesitation and continued to step up. In a few long strides, he had already arrived in front of the net, keeping an eye on the trajectory of the tennis ball.
The air is turbulent, both Gawain and Murray are moving, and the entire audience is shaking their heads. It is obviously a dynamic picture, but it seems to be still. Like stop-motion animation, all actions are divided into incoherent frames.
In one frame, every detail is so clear and so real.
Here, Murray feinted a shot, pretending to defend the forehand gap, but then pulled back and continued to defend the backhand.
Faced with a high-pressure ball situation in front of the net, the defender had to choose one of the two. There was no other choice but to gamble, and Murray chose a backhand.
But soon, Murray realized that all his choices were in vain and he felt powerless.
On the other side, Gao Wen continued to adjust in small steps, stretching his body. He was already prepared for high-pressure. However, when the tennis ball fell to the ground for the second time after rebounding, he held the racket with his forehand and gently rubbed it.
It's not a block, it's not a heavy dunk, it's not a high pressure; it's just...a gentle touch.
The delicate wrist feels softly wrapped around the tennis ball. All power, speed, and gravity acceleration are all disintegrated. The tennis ball is like a feather, crossing the net and falling into the service area on the side of Murray's forehand.
Conquer hardness with softness.
The strength of the tennis ball was completely removed. It had almost no bounce after landing, and rolled out in a blink of an eye, leaving no room for it.
This point brings it to an end.
……That's it?
Lifting it up heavily and putting it down gently, from a thunderous and tense situation to a leisurely stroll in the courtyard, the end of this round was really a bit weak.
"AD:40".
Gawain got the game point.
Murray's legs were a little weak, because it was too unexpected and too sudden. During the sudden stop and turn, he was still thinking about starting a second time, but his knees were not supported, and his body was weak. The feeling of powerlessness and nothingness, as if he was being played hard.
After a while, the weight of gravity was almost unbearable.
Compared with anger and irritability, it is more helpless and even a little ridiculous.
This time, Murray did not get angry at his players' box. Instead, he stood there, lowered his head, and thought quietly for a while, with thoughts surging in his mind:
Calculation and counter-calculation.
This is the core weapon for Murray to gain a foothold in the ATP, and it is also the strongest weapon for Murray to fight against the other three giants. But now facing Gawain, he is at a comprehensive disadvantage and cannot gain the upper hand in his strongest point. That kind of
The frustration and depression were far beyond expectations, and he needed to calm down.
He needs to reorganize his thinking, he needs to regain his energy, and he needs to fight back.
His heart is still beating, his blood is still burning, and his desire to win is still boiling.
But--
ACE!
This is Gawain's response.
Clean. Direct. Strong. Easy. End the fight.
When the two players stood in the second zone, Gao Wen's serve made another adjustment, hitting an outside corner with a speed of 208 kilometers per hour, breaking Murray's prediction.
Murray failed to touch the ball, and watched helplessly as the tennis ball flew out of the control of his racket, and the service and return session was over.
ACE, what Gawain shows is the temperament of a master and the confidence of winning streak. Even when faced with the dilemma of break points, he believes that he can cope with it and remains unmoved. Not only does he have diverse strategies and methods, but he also displays different weapons.
, dazzling and completely impossible to follow.
This is Gawain's current ability. There is no doubt that he is indeed a top expert.
Any dilemma, any impact, any challenge, Gao Wen can face it head-on, and the competitive temperament he exudes from the inside out is completely different——
One man can stand against ten thousand men.
This is not good news for any opponent.
Murray, a little aggrieved.
Finally, he found some opportunities in Gawain's serve, finally ignited his fighting spirit in the confrontation, and finally prepared to continue the fight. However, Gawain immediately snuffed him out, and then all the turbulent emotions were blocked.
In my chest, I felt so tight that I was panicking.
"3:3".
Murray continuously adjusted his breathing and forced himself to calm down, because he knew that in the next game after missing the break point, his mentality fluctuation might cause him to fall into passivity. He needed to control himself in time, otherwise——