After a strong confrontation of forty shots, Nadal used a forehand super topspin attack diagonally across the entire court. Krajinovic tried to grab the net to intercept, but found that the arc of Nadal's return was higher than expected.
, and was forced to go back, so the return ball rushed towards Djokovic.
Djokovic, who was about to return to the net, took small steps back and was forced to return to the baseline again, and his hitting position was squeezed.
However, it was Djokovic standing on the court.
While retreating quickly, Djokovic made a very awkward backhand move with both hands. His body was like a twist in the air. It seemed that he was not at the correct hitting point at all, but he still relied on his body
Flexibility makes for an incredible shot.
and!
straight line!
Not a diagonal line according to inertia, but an unexpected straight line!
"ah!"
With a roar of power, Djokovic completed a magical backhand shot.
The tennis ball rushed toward Gawain's forehand gap.
Oops!
The alarm bell sounded.
Gao Wen was moving laterally to his left, because he predicted that Djokovic would cross diagonally. He was about to block the shot in front of the net, but he saw the tennis ball moving towards the gap on his right.
come over.
Push the ground and brake.
Explode, start.
It started a second time reflexively, and the whole body flew out directly.
But it was too late.
Time travel!
boom!
The whole audience raised their arms and shouted!
In the 41st round, Djokovic lost his body position and center of gravity and used an incredible gesture to score the winning point to save the break point.
incredible!
Even if you see it with your own eyes, it’s still unbelievable!
The applause was thunderous.
When the score was scored, all four players were exhausted. In the hot weather in Doha, the long and multi-shot tug-of-war was definitely a test.
Only Djokovic stared brightly across the court, roared, and vented his emotions heartily, like an awakened lion.
One sound! Another sound!
And with the enthusiastic applause rising steadily from the audience, huge energy burst out from the depths of the soul.
"Roar!"
Djokovic was like an awakened lion, with his hands clenched into fists, his cheeks flushed, blue veins popping out, and his mouth wide open as he roared fiercely.
Forty-one shots, it was truly arduous! Both sides had already exerted themselves to the extreme and truly pushed themselves into a desperate situation.
Moreover, the partner combination on the opposite side of the court is also one of the important reasons that inspires Djokovic’s high morale:
Needless to say about Nadal, the "Djokovic VS Nadal" duel has replaced the old rivalry "Federer VS Nadal" in recent years and has become the most noteworthy focus in today's men's professional tennis.
As for Gawain…
"Ahhh!"
It's not sure whether Djokovic was unintentional or intentional. The direction of his roar was aimed at Gawain. The murderous aura of a hunter burst out from his eyes. With overwhelming pressure, he rushed towards Gawain with his teeth and claws bared, over and over again.
Over and over again, layer after layer, just like this, it is released step by step.
Maybe it's because Djokovic finally broke through from Gawain's side and roared towards here as a matter of course.
Perhaps because of the difficulty and anxiety of the game, the pressure from Gauvin and Nadal was far more than one plus one equals two.
Maybe it was because they broke serve first but fell into the dilemma of losing points continuously, and the first set was about to slip through their fingers.
Maybe it's because of something else...
Even if it is just a doubles match, Djokovic will go all out to win, or to put it another way, he absolutely does not want to lose to the two opponents on the opposite side of the net.
The extra showdown also created sparks and was sweeping the audience.
The mighty and ferocious momentum spread throughout the audience, unreservedly showing the domineering power of the world's number one, igniting the enthusiasm of the audience.
Bang bang bang!
Rather than shouting and screaming, Doha still continued its usual characteristics of applause first, and the sound of clapping that filled the entire venue pushed the atmosphere of the game to a new peak.
Gawain, did not flinch.
His eyes were clear, and he faced Djokovic's gaze upright, unmoved. His bright and firm eyes were like a green pine in a storm, always standing proudly, and then walking backward step by step, staring at Djokovic with a burning gaze.
Kovic, it seems like two flames can be seen.
Not only did he not flinch, but you could also see the faint smile on Gao Wen's lips. He seemed to be enjoying the duel, and he seemed to be facing Djokovic's pressure. Behind the subtle expression was the ease and high morale.
, sparkling under the blazing sun.
Mutual exchange.
Don't give in an inch.
Both Krajinovic and Nadal could feel the subtle changes in the atmosphere of the court. The air also became tense, and a murderous aura was spreading.
The steps returned all the way to the bottom line, and the line of sight was cut off due to the distance. Then you can notice that Nadal asked Gawain with his eyes.
Gao Wen nodded slightly to indicate that he was fine, and walked to Nadal's side to discuss the next point's tactics.
However--
Djokovic still showed his championship temperament. After saving the break point and chasing the score to "40:40", his serving performance in the next two points was very good. Through sharp serving, Krajinovic established an advantage.
He made a quick extra shot in front of the net and scored two points in a row.
Keep your hair safe!
At the end of the first set, the competition became obviously fierce, but Djokovic still stood firm and took the lead again.
"5:4".
However, the combination of Nadal and Gauvin was not to be outdone and continued to hold serve steadily without facing a crisis.
Anyone with a discerning eye can feel that the atmosphere of the game has risen to a higher level, and the competition between the two sides has become more and more intense, but in the end there was still no break.
Tie-break, for such an exciting and close game, the first set should be decided by a tie-break.
In the tie-break, Djokovic served first.
This time, it was the combination of Nadal and Gao Wen who took the lead to complete the mini break, exchanging venues with a "4:2" lead.
But the Djokovic team broke back immediately, and after saving their two service points, they took the lead "4:5".
At the critical moment, Nadal and Gao Wen withstood the pressure and successfully saved both service points. Not only did they not give up the set point, but they also overtook the score again.
"6:5".
The count, came up, belonged to Nadal and Gauvin; but then came two service points from Krajinovic.
One thing to say, among the four players on the court at this moment, the one who serves the best is Krajinovic.
When he was young, he was called "Little Agassi" by the Serbian media. Although he was not a powerful and heavy hitting type, his entire offensive connection and touch control were very talented. This is a player who has shown his tennis skills at a young age.
Talented new star.
But now, the new star is no longer young. As time goes by, he needs to grow up. The key at this moment is, can Krajinovic withstand the pressure?
Krajinovic prepares to serve and Nadal prepares to receive the serve.