If this was still New York, Djokovic's prediction might not have been so accurate. He pressed and blocked the ball immediately, and the second activation of the conditioned reflex was so fast that he changed his movement route in the blink of an eye.
Switch from vertical step up to horizontal pull for prompt response.
From the imperial capital to the magical capital and then to Paris, Djokovic's research and judgment on Gawain gradually accumulated, and his predictions and predictions at critical moments became more and more accurate.
Naturally, the balance between calculation and gaming becomes increasingly tight.
Everything depends on on-the-spot performance.
Ever-changing, literally.
Footsteps, quick lateral movement, and then Djokovic realized that the same situation, the same situation, had just happened not long ago.
Straight line, forehand, high ball.
Moreover, on the opposite side of the court, Gawain was running wildly, moving laterally and covering diagonal lines.
Last time, Djokovic changed his mind at the last moment and chose a high-pressure straight line, and ended up crashing the net.
So, what about this time?
Diagonal line? Or straight line?
--move.
Over there, Gawain was adjusting his steps.
The tactical intention of cutting and releasing the ball was seen through, and even Djokovic took the lead. Gawain pulled up the parabola in the blink of an eye.
It's the same straight line, and it's the same lob from the backcourt.
Gawain immediately reacted to the familiar situation, but this time, the situation was different.
In the previous point, Gao Wen was in a desperate situation, and the lob was a helpless move. Djokovic's high-pressure net was a small accident in a tense game.
Gawain doesn't think Djokovic will make the same mistake twice.
Of course, the situation at this point is also completely different. This time it is a game layout in a strong collision. The two players are fighting for their wits and courage, and it is difficult to separate.
So, how will Djokovic choose?
Among professional players, tactical choices when faced with similar situations can often be divided into two types:
One type is the stubborn one. They just lost a point on their forehand in the previous point, and they have to make another forehand shot in the next point.
One is the flexible one, who misses a point on a forehand in the previous point, and changes the way of hitting the ball in a different way to return the ball in the next point.
This is just a trend, not absolute, but overall, Djokovic and Nadal belong to the former, and Federer and Murray belong to the latter.
However, after analyzing the specific situation, the reason why giants can become giants is because they can continuously make adjustments according to the situation. Whether they are stubborn or flexible, when faced with a familiar situation, they will make detailed adjustments to ensure that they can change the results.
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Score, that's the point.
Gawain is always running, his brain is running, and his body is also running. No matter how Djokovic hits the ball, he must get back to his position quickly.
On the front foot, the center of gravity is pulled outside the singles line.
With your back foot, you can adjust your body in small steps and pull your body back towards the middle of the court. This is the basic posture that covers the entire court. Make sure that you create pressure for your opponent's shots through your movement and positioning. Only in this way can you be able to
Gain a glimmer of hope in a close encounter.
--pause.
In the line of sight, you can see that both Djokovic and Gao Wen paused for a brief moment, controlling their steps in the chaotic and turbulent convection collision. It was a kind of observation and a kind of containment. Sparks filled the air instantly.
The surge came, and the nerves were completely tense to the extreme.
Then, start.
Djokovic did not hesitate or hesitate, he shot the shot with his forehand, diagonally above the right side of his head from the commanding heights, and smashed the ball from a high position.
Uh, ah. ah ah!
The power burst out in an instant. Although it was awkward, difficult, and tight, Djokovic still worked together to complete the smash in his own way.
straight line.
After all, Djokovic chose the straight line, stubbornly, unwillingly, and at the same time, a repetitive route between calculation and digging holes.
Snapped.
For smashes, the combined force is still not enough, it is more about control and aiming at the landing point.
This time, I passed the net smoothly.
Even though he was trembling, even though he was swaying, no matter what, he did not hit the net this time, and the tennis ball went towards the big triangle of Gawain's backhand baseline.
The whole audience exclaimed in surprise.
Surprisingly, Djokovic actually "made the same mistake again."
What was even more surprising was that Gawain's figure had appeared in a straight line for the first time.
Obviously, Djokovic is plotting against Gawain, and Gawain is also plotting against Djokovic. Gawain's move towards the forehand position just now was a cover, his body's center of gravity always remained light, and he had already returned in a flash.
Go to the backhand position, start swinging, and meet the opponent head-on.
Gawain, well prepared and fearless.
Kick off the ground, turn, swing, and exert force.
The whole movement is done in one go, firmly grasping the shortcomings of Djokovic's high-pressure ball combined force that is not strong enough. At the same time, it is also the situation created by his continuous high balls. After making a correct judgment, he immediately attacks without hesitation and exerts all his strength.
, the backhand diagonal shot is very decisive.
boom.
drink!
The sound of hitting the ball was accompanied by the roar of force. The sounds collided with each other and stirred up instantly. You can even clearly see the rolling air waves spreading outward along the layers of ripples, condensing the air bit by bit, O2
The astonishment, cheers, and curiosity in the stadium were all temporarily frozen.
The tennis ball is like a heavy hammer, punching through the court with mighty force.
Watching!
Just as the tennis ball was about to complete a breakthrough and destroy Djokovic's advantage in front of the net, he saw a figure leaping out of his sight at the end of his eye.
Shot with right hand.
Deal with it with one hand.
That, is Djokovic.
Continue to choose straight-line high pressure. Stubbornness is one thing, calculation is one thing, and follow-up preparation is completely different.
Djokovic also knew that his forehand was high-pressure in a straight line and it was unlikely to form a winning point, so he prepared for the next shot early, adjusted in small steps, and deliberately cut back to the center of the court slowly.
But the moment Gawain took action, his steps immediately accelerated.
One big stride, two big strides, one dash and one leap, and he was in time when the tennis ball was about to form a breakthrough, ready to volley.
However, the pace is still a little lacking.
Djokovic didn't hesitate, switching from a two-handed backhand to a one-handed backhand, chopping and rubbing, wrapping the tennis ball and pushing it back.
The moment he touched the ball, Djokovic realized that he was losing ground against the force.
Originally, Gawain used a two-handed backhand and exerted full force. It was very difficult for Djokovic to control the tennis ball while standing in front of the net. Now he switches to one hand?
It’s getting harder and harder.
The power was overwhelming, and Djokovic immediately realized that there might be some deviations in his plan to play back the ball——
If it is pushing and blocking in the deep area, it is enough to straighten the arm to intercept; but if it is cutting and releasing the ball, it is not easy to unload, wrap, and control.
Normally, Djokovic would choose to push into the deep area, but out of the corner of his vision he had already caught Gawain quickly returning to his position. He knew that Gawain would definitely continue to fight back, so he needed to reverse the situation and take the initiative.
What's more, Becker has been teaching net skills for a whole season. He is like a mule or a horse, and it's time to show him off.
So, after rubbing and wrapping, Djokovic cut a small ball and put it back.