Although this was unusual, Djokovic did not give in or relent. It was a rare opportunity to show his toughness. Starting from the strong return of serve, the attacks continued one after another, even if the attack on the third shot was already over.
Exhausted, Djokovic still did not choose to play ball.
This is not like Djokovic.
But professionals can see that Djokovic is taking a risk and continuing the last three games of the second set to take the initiative to open up the situation.
In this shot, Gawain's super topspin lob was obviously restricted, making it difficult for Djokovic to exert force. However, precisely because of this awareness of the crisis and impact, Djokovic became more determined to attack forcefully.
, is arrogance, fighting spirit and tenacity, and attacks with strong force.
Among Djokovic's many hitting techniques, there is one that is very special. In the forehand position, the racket is far away from the body, at a particularly high or low point, that is, an unconventional hitting position, relying on the wrist.
of packages, hitting the ball top-down or bottom-up.
Half pocket, half sweep, half skim and half roll.
Although it is difficult to exert force, the line and placement control can still be maintained at a high level, and it is often used as a transition ball or a one-shot ball to switch from defense to offense.
At this time, Djokovic is like this.
Gao Wen's super topspin still squeezed him, but he was still ready to continue attacking, so he used this hitting technique to control the landing point with a curling shot.
slash——
Target, shallow area on the sideline, trying to open up the angle.
Even without strength, he can still rely on rotation and landing to contain Gawain.
However, for Gawain, is this kind of containment enough?
the answer is negative.
Gao Wen and Djokovic have met too many times, and he is very familiar with Djokovic's shot, from his shooting habits to the texture of his shot.
If Djokovic avoids dribbling as much as possible and increases flat shots, the suppression of rhythm and speed may bring more impact, but with this shot, he returned to his comfort zone and continued to exert pressure in order to continue attacking.
Go back to your best shot.
This is opportunity.
It was this gap that Gawain was waiting for.
The steps suddenly stopped and turned, the adjustment was completed calmly, and the body was pulled back to the forehand again; and, instead of continuing to move parallel along the horizontal axis, he moved forward while moving, grabbing a step and a half of space, and after the tennis ball landed, he aimed to rise.
Click to sweep and attack.
Forehand, sweep.
It's like a slap in the face.
Not only is it crisp, but it is also powerful. The moment he switches from defense to offense, his power and momentum explode instantly, and the solid quality of his forehand shot is upgraded to a whole new level.
boom!
Crash, explode.
Rhythm, improvement.
The tennis ball was swept back in such a mighty manner——
slash!
Gao Wen still implemented the core tactics of the whole game, aiming at Djokovic's forehand from the forehand position, and struck forehand for the second consecutive time.
The last shot was topspin.
This shot is a flat shot.
Changes in rhythm, changes in strength, changes in methods, and the offensive firepower will be revealed.
In addition, there are landing points.
Bold enough, tricky enough, and strong enough, Gao Wen aimed at the blind corner of the bottom line of the forehand position and swept it. After landing, the rebound parabola of the tennis ball continued to move outward.
Deep and off-center.
Then, you can see Djokovic switching to a defensive state, taking two consecutive steps back at a 45-degree angle diagonally behind his body to avoid the first wave of impact from the ball, and then quickly rolled up the forehand,
Sliding the tennis ball in a diagonal direction, all the power, rotation, and impact are all wrapped up.
One bag, one roll.
The mighty power and overwhelming momentum all disappeared, but instead became the confidence for Djokovic to defend and counterattack.
Unparalleled in the world in his ability to dodge the ball, with his long sword unsheathed, Djokovic fell into a passive position without losing his position, and rushed towards the opposite side of the court with the tennis ball in his pocket.
The diagonal line is still a diagonal line, but this time it is slightly different. Djokovic did not continue to open up the angle, but pushed deeper and aimed at the baseline.
From the impact of the horizontal axis to the pressure of the vertical axis, Djokovic's return also switches between passive and active rhythms, disrupting Gao Wen's steps——
Djokovic did not miss the details. Gao Wen had just cut to the baseline in order to grab the ascending point, and now his return forced Gao Wen to go back.
The pull between active and passive, the stalemate between strength and weakness, is getting tighter and more intense. Every shot is swinging on the wire rope. A little force on either side may break the balance, but unfortunately,
The pushing and blocking of you and me is as tenacious as Tai Chi.
Uh-huh.
Djokovic roared again, not only because of the power of the shot, but also because the brakes controlled the center of gravity. His body had been pushed outside the singles line, but he had to prepare for the next shot, stop and turn suddenly, straighten his knees, and kick
All the power on the ground has been released, pushing the body to sprint towards the backhand position.
Step, step, step...
Djokovic was moving, staring at Gao Wen intently. He saw Gao Wen retreating continuously and losing his position. He saw Gao Wen continuing to retreat and preparing to hit the forehand. He saw Gao Wen retreating with his center of gravity unable to complete the move forward.
With the strength of the push, everything unfolded according to Djokovic's plan.
But at this moment——
The world is turned upside down.
Gawain changed the way he held the racket, giving up the preparation of using force to draw the ball, and instead switched to cutting.
While retreating, hit the ball at the same time.
Using his wrist to wrap the tennis ball softly, and using his forearm to push it forward lightly, Djokovic's ball was originally powerless, but now it is completely removed by Gawain. The power and rotation are eliminated invisible, and the tennis ball seems to be
A cloud was wrapped and lifted, flying silently at low altitude.
Follow the straight line, cross the net, and fall vertically.
small ball.
At the break point in the ninth game, Gao Wen was ready to try such a tactical routine, but at that time Djokovic moved very quickly and covered the net before Gao Wen took action, forcing Gao Wen to change his tactics.
; And now, Gawain has waited for a more suitable opportunity to take action.
Without hesitation, Gawain retreated, finished unloading his force, completed the package, and pushed the tennis ball through the net with a cutting motion.
Uh-huh.
The voice comes from Djokovic.
His footsteps were moving laterally, but he found that he had made a mistake in judgment. In terms of tactical selection and timing, he was once again set up by Gawain.
However, just after starting, one step, two steps...Djokovic has already realized the outcome.
Can't catch up.
Djokovic's ball gave Gao Wen a perfect opportunity. Gao Wen released all his power, and his control of the ball while retreating was even more precise and delicate. After the tennis ball passed the net, it fell quickly and had almost no bounce height, and then
Djokovic watched helplessly as the tennis ball jumped twice.
Take a leisurely stroll in the garden and grab something at your fingertips——
The confrontation didn't even have time to become fully tense. The bayonet saw the collision of red sparks and it came to an end, and the second inventory also disappeared.
With a "poof" sound, it disappeared into ashes.
"6:5".
Therefore, Gao Wen once again put the pressure on Djokovic. If he wanted to win the second set, yes, Djokovic must win it himself.