On that side, Gao Wen chose to press deep and the ball returned fell on the baseline.
Here, Djokovic chose to cut shallowly and aim for the sideline shot.
On that side, Gawain launched a straight attack with his forehand.
On this side, Djokovic cut a large diagonal line in defense to launch a counterattack.
Back and forth, everything changes in an instant, every shot is like fencing on a tightrope, and the transition between offense and defense is constantly moving.
Then, Gao Wen's footsteps were pulled out of the singles line, and the entire court was completely cleared. The low point, backspin, and unreliable return of the ball were even more difficult problems, and Gao Wen was immediately pushed into an extremely passive predicament.
The strong wind is hunting, and it is in danger.
but.
Gawain was fully focused. Not only did he not panic, but he also entered a new realm with full concentration.
Brake with your left leg, bend your knees, squat down, lower your center of gravity, rely on your body to form a shield, and swing out the backhand with both hands in advance.
Swing?
No, cutting.
Use cutting to respond to cutting, counterspin with backspin, and release your left hand at the moment of contact with the ball. The two-handed backhand becomes a one-handed racket to increase the flexibility of hitting the ball. Wrap the tennis ball with your wrist and quickly brush the racket surface as much as possible.
Increasing friction increases spin, and the racket spins completely.
A bump. A bump.
Squat with your knees and lower your center of gravity, even lower than the hitting point, to ensure that you are cutting enough to rub the tennis ball.
Whoosh.
Light and silent, agile and graceful, the tennis ball took off.
To be precise, it's not flying, but spinning, breaking free from the constraints of gravity with an incredibly strong rotation, and rising again.
Parabolic, not high, and flying at a low altitude close to the net.
Turn, turn, turn!
Falling sharply across the net.
small ball.
small ball!
It’s actually a small ball!
He.
The whole audience was stunned. They couldn't believe Gao Wen's shot selection, nor could they believe Gao Wen's return control. There was only a buzzing sound in their brains, but no sound could be made. They stared blankly at the flight path of the tennis ball.
.
Uh-huh.
At the same time, Djokovic burst out with a roar, expressing both strength and annoyance——
He didn't expect it at all, and his center of gravity stayed completely near the bottom line. When he realized that Gawain made a choice, he was already a whole beat slower. No matter how fast the second start was, no matter how fast the movement speed was, it was still awkward.
Damn damn damn!
But Djokovic did not give up and ran at full speed after the second start.
For tennis, vertical movement is much more difficult than lateral movement, but not everyone. Nadal and Djokovic's vertical movement abilities should be among the best among active players, so players are faced with them.
When choosing to cut and place small balls, the quality must be ensured, otherwise it will be a sheep in the tiger's mouth.
Tap tap, tap tap.
Djokovic's speed has increased to the extreme.
However……
Still half a beat too slow.
Gao Wen's cutting was exquisitely controlled. He flew low over the net and quickly fell down after half-court. Almost all of his strength was removed. There was no room for rebound after landing. From a tactical change on the spot to unswerving control of the shot, it was inexhaustible.
Picky.
——The wild geese fall on the flat sand.
This small ball landed lightly, tenderly and delicately without leaving any chance, thus bringing the round to an end.
Everything came to an abrupt end.
Djokovic watched helplessly as the tennis ball landed on the ground and made two jumps. Then he arrived half a beat slower, but it was already too late.
Grass!
Hurry!
Djokovic hit the tennis ball back to the net hard, making a muffled sound, the white net stirred up a huge wave, and the whole place roared.
Wow!
Breaking hair, here it comes!
It was Gao Wen who broke serve first in the match. He seized the fourth break point and overtook the score, leading by half a body in this semi-final.
Although everyone was optimistic about Gawain before the game, but when you actually watch the game, you can feel the tension that pervades the entire field, and the air is almost burning; however, at the moment when it is about to explode, it ends in such a gentle and drizzle way.
, and gently pull the trigger to finish.
oh.
Oh oh oh...
The O2 stadium stared at the tennis ball with dumbfounded eyes. First, Djokovic sliced it, and then Gawain sliced it. Seeing the incredible energy bursting out after the round entered the heat, the exclamations gradually rose up as they broke free from the reins, and
Detonate the brain at the last moment.
Oh ah!
Amazement, admiration, and exclamation pervaded the entire audience.
It's not even a cheer.
The faces were filled with incredible smiles and surprises. As they looked at each other, they forgot to scream or applaud, they just admired.
really!
It is indeed a match between Djokovic and Gao Wen. Neither player is an offensive player with full firepower. There are not many sharp confrontations, but their flexible strategies and evasive traps always make them win.
The game is full of many variables, and the surprises never stop.
The exquisiteness of the transition between offense and defense really shows another level of super high standard.
"3:4".
Gawain, ahead!
On the court, the two players performed differently.
Gawain did not roar in celebration, he just clenched his fist secretly. After all, this point was won by chance, and there was no collision of strength.
Similarly, the two sides were competing more on the tactical level, and neither the physical nor the mental level had reached the extreme. He knew that the difficulties were still to come.
Djokovic, on the other hand, was filled with astonishment. He couldn't believe Gawain's shot and immediately turned to look at his players' box.
After a brief period of shock, his fighting spirit began to burn, but this time, his brain was not occupied by anger. Instead, he calmed down and his eyes were completely focused.
Whether it is Gawain or Djokovic, both sides have met too many times and are very familiar with each other. They both know that the battle has just begun.
After taking a deep breath, Djokovic has completed the adjustment, turned around and walked towards the baseline, straightened his waist slightly, and seemed to be gearing up.
"Novak..."
The referee had to remind him.
"Break between games."
Djokovic paused for a moment and was so focused on the game that he forgot about the score. He raised his racket to signal the referee, changed his route, and walked toward the players' rest area, lowering his head.
Lost in your own thoughts, how should you play the next round?
No one at the O2 Arena laughed at Djokovic's concentration, because they themselves were the same, completely immersed in the tense atmosphere of the game and completely forgetful of themselves. If the referee hadn't reminded them, they would have forgotten to take a break between games.
Suddenly, he was enlightened, and applause broke out one after another.
The whole place was in carnival.
From "Federer VS Djokovic" to "Gavin VS Nadal" to today's "Gavin VS Djokovic", the focus of this year's year-end finals is one after another, but due to various reasons
, it wasn’t until the final clash in the group stage that some sparks burst out.
It's inevitably disappointing.
However, today we finally got what we wanted and entered the knockout stage. In addition, the year-end battle for world No. 1 between Gao Wen and Djokovic increased the chemical reaction. The intensity has not relaxed since the start of the tournament, and even accompanied by
The game progressed steadily, and it was on the verge of breaking out.
Just now, Gao Wen has shown the courage of a young man, and now the audience is looking forward to Djokovic showing the courage of a giant.
After just ninety seconds, amid cheers and splendor, the game continued.