Gawain was neither surprised nor panicked, because he knew Nadal's ability and also knew that the situation in this round always maintained a delicate balance. Anything could happen. The switch between active and passive was an instant. He needed to calm down.
, and you also need to stay focused.
He is online.
In the flash of lightning, Gawain weighed the pros and cons, believed in his intuitive choice, took advantage of the trend, and pulled the backhand with both hands early, preparing to seize the ascending point and launch an attack. Judging from various situations, the next choice was already clear——
Grab the point and hit it flatly, suppress it from a diagonal line, and volley on the net.
The entire tactical combination couldn't be more clear, and Nadal on the other side of the net is no exception. He made the same judgment as countless experts, because this is the best choice, or even the only choice.
unless……
Unless Gao Wen changes his shot selection and completely changes his tactical combination, he will not choose to hit flat with his backhand, but will choose to release the ball with his backhand.
For example, now.
Gao Wen made a strong move to the net, and was very resolute in his follow-up steps throughout the net. He was about to complete the shot, but at the moment of release, he changed his grip. The gusty wind and rain turned into gentle wind and drizzle, and he pushed backhand lightly with both hands.
The rhythm is earth-shaking.
The situation was completely overturned.
He.
The entire audience was stunned, and the exclamations were silenced before they even had time to escape their throats.
small ball!
Go online!
The incredible shot selection breaks the routine, from the shot action to the footwork connection, and instantly overturns the entire situation.
Then, Nadal showed up——
One second ago, Nadal's steps were still adjusting to the forehand position, taking small steps continuously to keep his center of gravity light, closely watching Gawain's movement trend, and mentally preparing for the next choice of hitting the ball through the net.
The next second, Nadal realized that the whole situation had turned upside down. With a kick, his body rushed out like an arrow from the string, speeding up, speeding up, and speeding up again along the diagonal line. His speed soared to the extreme.
Tread, tap, tap!
Nadal was sprinting, but it must be said that Gawain's timing of the shot was perfect. He cleverly used Nadal's strong top spin to unload the force and cut a straight shot with side spin.
Therefore, Nadal had to run from the blind corner of the left baseline to the front of the service area on the right side of the court. This is the theoretical maximum movement range of the tennis court, covering the entire court along a straight line.
Moreover, Gawain's control is indeed excellent.
The tennis ball fell quickly after crossing the net. It was only about one step away from the net. Although the rebound height after landing was relatively high, Nadal's forehand power was still not completely relieved, but the external spin after landing was still not enough.
But the difficulty is increased, and everything is just right.
Nadal's speed has increased to the extreme, but the situation is still passive.
Gao Wenren stood tall and tall in front of the net, like a dedicated goalkeeper. He did not move rashly, but stayed close to the net, standing close to the point where the ball landed, as close as possible to the net to increase the coverage area.
Strictly strangled all Nadal's return routes.
Straight line? No.
Slash? No.
Lob? No.
Gawain completely blocked all routes, and Nadal was forced into a desperate situation.
But will Nadal just surrender?
No, of course not.
Nadal was still running, still thinking, still judging the situation, and then he found a gap, a very, very narrow gap.
——slash.
Of course, Gao Wen's footsteps stick to the net, completely covering the diagonal angle. If Nadal tries to break through the blockade from the diagonal line, he must tear the angle, but the result of tearing the angle is... out of bounds, out of bounds from the other sideline.
.
Therefore, the diagonal direction is also a cliff.
But don’t forget that Nadal’s banana ball is comparable to the arc control of a boomerang. He can find a glimmer of hope in the diagonal direction. As long as it spins enough, the tennis ball can break through Gawain’s blockade and then fly out of the sideline and come back again.
Enter the bounds.
This is a risky move.
However, Nadal did not hesitate.
He made a decisive decision and struck decisively, and his hands were already out for the backhand.
Step, step, push on the ground, slide, extend your arms, and hit the ball.
Although Nadal had made up his mind, Gao Wen's ball was indeed beautiful. Nadal's steps were not perfect enough. In addition, in order to avoid touching the net, he did not hesitate to choose to slide, and his body was already gliding on the blue court.
White waves rolled under the steps.
Pulling and friction are all controlled by the strength of the wrist, and there is no reservation.
ah!
Nadal roared.
Ahhhh!
After the ball was released, it still did not stop, and the backhand swing with both hands continued, just like a golf swing, completing a backhand round-the-head shot, stretching the boomerang-like spin to the extreme.
Give it a try.
Buzz.
The tennis ball spins at high speed.
Buzz buzz.
The tennis ball mysteriously bypassed Gao Wen, who was covering the interception in front of the net, and actually reached towards the far end. The heartbeats of the entire audience had stopped. They stared intently at the tennis ball, and their hearts were stretched.
Gawain is no exception.
Move laterally. Move laterally again. Move laterally in small continuous steps, follow the flight of the tennis ball step by step, and the forehand is ready to complete the coverage and interception.
but!
The tennis ball unexpectedly miraculously got one step ahead of him. It was close at hand but out of reach. It even flew faster and faster, and was about to break away from Gawain's coverage.
Oops!
At the first moment, Gawain had sounded the alarm and realized Nadal's intention.
This route is the only chance of survival. To be precise, it is the only chance to survive. Choosing this route may not necessarily lead to success. Whether Nadal's shot can be cut back into the boundary is still open to question, but Gawain
Can't take any chances because he knows Nadal's spin.
He needs to be intercepted.
There was no hesitation, no hesitation. He adjusted his lateral movement in small steps continuously. With one push and one push, Gawain had already taken off and leaped to the top.
Huh!
Amidst the stunned exclamations, Gawain got rid of the shackles of gravity, soared into the air, united his body and racket, and fully extended the racket with his right hand.
At this time, I could no longer see clearly the trajectory of the tennis ball, so I could only rely on my intuition to stretch forward——
At that moment, the body was suspended in the air, seemingly breaking the shackles of gravity and floating in the air.
Then.
Bang.
A muffled sound exploded above the eardrum, and Gawain could feel the tremendous pressure on his wrists and arms, not only the force, but also the rotation. The whole world turned upside down, but his arms were completely straight, and his muscles and nerves were tense.
To the extreme, endure it forcefully.
boom.
Everything relaxed, and the force and impact gradually faded away. But before Gawain could react, gravity had already pulled his body down heavily. The joy and wantonness of free fall instantly enveloped his heart, as if he were weightless.
Floating in the air.
Subconsciously, Gawain turned his head and looked across the net, but he couldn't see the scene clearly. There were only some blurry lights and shadows, one on the left and one on the right, but they were not able to converge.
The next second, the overwhelming impact surged forward and swallowed up Gawain. He rolled around like a lazy donkey, but had no time to take into account the pain coming from his body. He stood up again with a wheel, trying to distinguish the direction and position amidst the spinning of the world.
, the world is still a blur.
In my ears, I heard the roar of mountains and tsunami——