In competitive sports, when top players meet on a narrow road, what is the most important thing?
Willpower!
In the 2012 Australian Open final, Djokovic faced Nadal. The two top players dedicated themselves to a five-set battle that lasted five hours and 53 minutes. The decisive set lasted until "7:5", creating the first record in the Open.
The longest Grand Slam final in the 2000s and the second longest Grand Slam singles match in the Open Era——
Second only to the epic marathon showdown between Isner and Mahut at Wimbledon in 2010.
In the end, Djokovic won this epic match.
However, there are no losers.
When the awards ceremony was held after the game, both players suffered from dehydration and cramps and even needed help before they could step onto the podium.
This game also proved that tennis is a special sport, it is about wisdom and confrontation, it is about layout and breakthrough, it is also about perseverance and challenge——
When players think the matter is over, the reality is that they still need to ask their opponents if they are willing. Any slack may reverse the situation.
In a tennis match, all players will encounter physical extremes. After all, they are not supermen. Especially in the best-of-five-set Grand Slam, how to distribute physical strength is a tactic and also a will.
It is precisely because of this that the training of "training match + suicide" is even more precious——
The brain and body are signaling that "the game/training is over," but in fact, it's not, so you have to tighten up again after a brief moment of relaxation.
This is undoubtedly a very, very important exercise and grind for players, especially in terms of willpower.
Last season, only McDonald among the Bruins could keep up with Gauvin. Geelong was able to keep up in the early stage, but then gradually fell apart, mainly due to his slightly inferior acceleration ability.
This season, almost no one on the Bruins team can keep up with McDonald's rhythm. Rupp should be the only player who will not be trapped, so that everyone on the team trembles when they hear this training.
And now?
"MacDonald VS Gawain", who can have the last laugh?
Not to mention Rapp, even Purcell and DiGiulio became nervous. This scene had not happened for a long time.
Macdonald is accelerating.
It can be clearly seen that Macdonald took the lead, just like a marathon, and someone suddenly rushed out of the team to lead, disrupting the rhythm of the entire run; at the same time, Gawain took his time and always followed his own pace, making slight adjustments.
Some speed to avoid the distance being directly stretched.
Despite this, Macdonald's sudden acceleration still gave him a slight advantage, and he gradually opened up the distance. Half a body, a body, and in the blink of an eye, he was already about three to four steps ahead.
As he went back and forth, it was obvious that MacDonald's red and black face was covered with sweat. He was breathing rapidly due to the continuous acceleration, but his eyes were still shining brightly, and he burst out with a burst of sweat.
Strong willpower.
The entire audience couldn't help but hold their breath.
Lapu's heart went up his throat little by little:
Captain, he is worthy of being a captain, he will not fall behind even in front of legendary figures!
My blood boils uncontrollably, and I am eager to step onto the court and compete with legends. My high fighting spirit has been ignited.
Tread, squeak.
Tread, squeak.
Run, brake; run, accelerate, brake.
Because the distance between running back and forth is not long, acceleration will always be fully improved. It is more about rhythm control, especially when increasing speed.
Seer noticed immediately that Gawain was accelerating.
Different from Macdonald's absolute speed increase, Gawain shortened the stride length and increased the step frequency, which also meant that the entire rhythm began to become faster. In terms of absolute speed, the sense of improvement was not obvious, but the running rhythm was still the same.
Point by point improvement, which also makes Gawain's movements start to become faster——
It's like pressing the accelerator key when playing a video. On the surface, everything seems to remain the same, but the speed is accelerating.
Close.
Closer.
Unknowingly, Gawain is shortening the distance, the figure running back and forth is getting closer again, and the competition is getting more and more fierce.
"come on!"
"come on!"
Finally, the shouts could no longer be controlled, as if they were witnessing a decisive battle between the 100-meter flying men, they shouted along with everyone with enthusiasm.
However, the suspense of victory is still uncertain, because Gawain and Macdonald agreed that they would only run ten turns and the distance would not be too long. This also meant that there was not much time left for Gawain to overtake. As long as Macdonald could
Maintain speed and resist Gawain's impact——
Then, MacDonald can hit the line first!
Kick!
Macdonald was accelerating for the second time, but Gawain's entire frequency and rhythm kept rising at a constant speed. He was running faster and faster, and he was very relaxed, crisp, and agile. His movements were frightening to everyone.
"Suicide" becomes as leisurely and comfortable as strolling in the garden.
Keep pace!
"come on!"
A step ahead!
"ah!"
Gao Wen's entire speed has been completely released. On the last retracing route, he has entered the 100-meter sprint state. His power and speed control in sudden stops and turns are perfect, and his light-weight posture makes the players standing next to him
We and the students all fell into a state of sluggishness.
Huh!
The whole audience exclaimed!
Gawain has already opened up his position, three positions, five positions, and then sprints and hits the line!
At the last moment, Gao Wen led nearly half the field, sprinted over with all his strength, and slammed into the barbed wire fence surrounding the training ground.
ah!
The surrounding onlookers burst into exclamations, followed by screams and cheers.
It was said to be half the stadium, but in fact it was only about five to six meters away. Macdonald followed closely behind and finished the sprint. Following Gawain's footsteps, he rushed towards the barbed wire fence, panting like an ox.
Huchihuchi.
MacDonald looked up at Gawain, with a hint of surprise in his eyes, and then his smile bloomed:
Long time no see, the devil is still the devil.
"Ahhh!"
"Ahhh!"
The audience finally came to their senses. Seeing Gawain at such a close range, they could no longer control their screams and roars, and exploded with overwhelming energy.
Rapp stood beside the court and turned to look at Sale in disbelief.
"Is this real? Is this really happening?"
"Isn't this too powerful? Isn't this too tough?"
Excited and excited, cheerful and happy, Lapu kept jumping on the spot, holding his head in his hands, and marveled again and again.
Purcell and DiGiulio exchanged glances, a little helpless, but then they both laughed. This should be regarded as the standard ending.
"He's still the same pervert."
"I don't know for a moment whether I should be glad that the pervert is finally gone, or regret that I can't continue to fight with this pervert this season?"
The old players around him all burst into laughter and looked at Sale, expressing with their eyes, "I understand you."