Chapter 2082 A combination of strength and softness
2082 A combination of strength and softness
boom!
The tennis ball and the racket surface collided hard together; but at the moment when the shot was about to be released, the right leg braked once to control the pace of the forward movement, and the right forearm made an obvious top-down quick swing.
It's like cracking a whip.
The racket surface slides and flicks, and the wrist moves invisibly from soft to hard, firm and soft, and then the tennis ball flies out lightly and nimbly.
It looks like a light blow, but it actually exerts force.
It seems to be borrowing power, but it is actually a package.
This is a half-volley and half-skateboard shot that Gawain completed based on his own characteristics after learning from Federer's experience. It truly perfectly combines the power and skill of tennis, but Gawain is not sure about the success rate.
From practice to actual combat, you always need to take risks, right?
boom.
The sound of hitting the ball is very clear.
Ah, ah ah!
The combined force sound erupts from deep in the Dantian, long and strong.
However, this is still not the end.
Immediately afterwards, you can see Gawain stepping forward on the ground, stepping forward at full speed without any hesitation.
Go online with the ball.
ah!
The exertion of force continues, the steps of continuously pushing on the ground are particularly active and firm, and the entire step forward is quick, light and sensitive enough.
This is the real Gawain——
From the difficult straight-line breakthrough with the forehand in the previous shot, the control of the body and footsteps was extremely difficult; to the immediate decision to follow the ball to the net without hesitation in the next shot, the adjustment of the center of gravity and the connection of the footsteps are extremely difficult.
However, Gawain did it.
He will not take it lightly, because he knows Djokovic's ability. After completely focusing on it, his competitive state will rise to a whole new level.
The entire audience followed Gawain and moved forward with the tennis ball.
Whirring whirring.
The strong wind was hunting, and two rays of light and shadow, one in front and one behind, rolled down one after another like waves.
Opposite the stadium.
Djokovic's reaction was very timely. With one push of his right leg, he had already pulled his center of gravity back, took continuous long strides, and moved instantly. However, before his steps could reach the target, he already saw Gawain's figure.
In that short moment of lightning, Djokovic wavered slightly, glanced at Gawain from the corner of his eyes, and then glanced back at the spot where the ball landed.
Press line.
Actually pressed the line.
Not only does it press the line, it is on the shallow side of the sideline, there is still one step away from the baseline; it also presses on the outside and continues to rotate outwards after landing.
……That's too late.
Djokovic did not force himself to continue chasing. He slowed down and watched the tennis ball fly out. The next second, there was a loud noise in his ears.
"40:AD".
Break points appeared, and they appeared again.
The stalemate and tension of this game could actually reach a higher level again, releasing all the tension and excitement at the end of the first set. The scorching hot air filled the whole place, making it impossible to breathe.
Djokovic was a little annoyed.
This goal shouldn't be.
From any point of view, this point should not have ended like this. Although there were no mistakes or accidents, I was completely caught by Gawain in terms of return layout and prediction, without any advantage. This is very bad.
one thing.
After all, Djokovic couldn't hold it back. He looked at the players' box and muttered in a language that others couldn't understand, but judging from his expression, it was probably not a good thing.
The O2 Arena was buzzing with noise.
Watching a game live is like this. With the stalemate and tension of the duel, the emotions will also rise steadily. Adrenaline will continue to be secreted. You may even forget to cheer and scream. You just can't help but join in the fanaticism. The time seesaws more and more.
The longer it goes, the more intense the stimulation will be.
Just like this moment.
This game has lasted for more than sixteen minutes, but the outcome is still undecided. Even if Gao Wen gets another break point, there are still many possibilities.
In the turbulent chaos, the two players returned to the baseline again and prepared to continue.
"Come on, Novak!"
At the scene, after all, some fans couldn't bear the pressure and excitement and shouted loudly.
However, Djokovic's serving rhythm was interrupted, and even those who supported him were still in an impetuous mood. He almost suspected that they were enemy troops.
Djokovic stood up straight again, adjusted his breathing, and then started to shoot the ball.
In fact, you can't blame the fan. You will know it when you actually sit in the O2 Arena. It was so tense, exciting, oppressive, and sultry. Your rationality completely disappeared. You couldn't control yourself at all, and your emotions exploded like this.
This is the charm of competitive sports.
Finally, Djokovic served——
Zone 2, inner corner.
Having just lost a point because of Gawain's forehand, Djokovic turned around and chose to break through Gawain's forehand. This courage is indeed extraordinary.
Moreover, Djokovic did not pursue the landing point, but attacked with a flat shot, completely suppressing it with speed and power.
Speed 200 kilometers per hour.
Fast, very fast.
Gao Wen fell into a passive position in an instant. Although Djokovic's serve did not hit the T-point and the inside angle was not completely inside, the impact of speed and power was like a straight punch, and everything seemed to be blown away.
Throw it into the dryer and it will generally enter the ten times speed state.
Well.
Gawain grunted, he didn't care about any layouts, games or calculations at this time, he just ran out and barely hit the ball with his forehand.
Very very reluctantly.
If there was a little space, Gao Wen would wrap his wrist around the tennis ball to control the line, but there was no space at all in this point.
The only thing Gawain could pray for was for the tennis ball to pass through the net and enter the zone, and nothing else.
This serve was indeed calculated by Djokovic.
In fact, Djokovic's serve has always had this ability. Since winning three Grand Slams in 2011, he has realized the importance of stable serve.
A classic case is the 2012 French Open quarter-finals, between Djokovic and Tsonga.
In that match, Tsonga's serve speed in the first and second sets was basically over 200 kilometers per hour, but in the final set, the first serve speed had dropped to around 180 kilometers per hour. As a result, the threat to the opponent was
Completely different, his serve also encountered more difficulties and challenges.
As for Djokovic, from the first set to the final set, his first serve speed basically fluctuated around 190 kilometers per hour. His consistent stability ensured the competitiveness of the final set.
In the end, Djokovic saved four and defeated Tsonga in five sets.
Djokovic has always known that serving will play an important role in the predicament of declining physical fitness, so his stability has always been maintained very well. He often focuses on the line and placement to control the serve, even though he has a high-speed serve
ability, but he didn't use it much.
Good steel is used in the blade.
If the service speed that has always been maintained at 190 kilometers per hour suddenly reaches more than 200 kilometers per hour, the pressure, rhythm and state felt by the opponent will be different.
Just like Gawain at this time.
However, the serve is the only active weapon controlled by the server, and Gawain has no choice but to passively push it back.
The front foot has just pushed back, and has not had time to catch the arc of the return ball.
He shouted something bad, and Gawain sounded the alarm.