Djokovic finally roared out again, saving the third break point and match point, returning to level points for the fourth time, avoiding the crisis of swallowing an egg.
Previously, Djokovic and Krajinovic seemed very calm throughout the second set, and the game was uneventful. But now they finally felt the smell of gunpowder again. This service game has been entangled for more than ten minutes, but
Still couldn't decide the winner.
ah!
Djokovic roared across the court again, but he couldn't tell whether he was protesting against Nadal or Gauvin, or whether he was dissatisfied with himself, but the turbulent emotions needed to find an outlet, so he
Erupted.
His face was red, his ears were red, and he was sweating profusely, as if he was igniting a burning rage.
The atmosphere at the scene was also ignited. The drowsy second set finally ushered in waves again. The outcome of the game was temporarily put aside. The score was completely forgotten. The entire audience was cheering for Djokovic.
and Krajinovic cheering, they also hope that the game can continue.
"Bah! Noel!"
"Bah! Feli!"
The two nicknames belong to Djokovic and Krajinovic respectively. You can see that neutral fans also raised their hands and cheered.
No one wanted the game to end like this.
You can see it in Djokovic's eyes, murderous intent bursting out again.
Across more than half of the court, Gao Wen could also feel the energy coming from Djokovic, and he raised his eyebrows slightly:
This kind of competition is interesting. It is more interesting than simply winning or losing.
Taking a few steps back, Gauvin and Nadal slapped each other's palms, completely unaffected by Djokovic's high mood.
"Focus on the next point." Nadal whispered to Gawain.
Gao Wen replied with a firm look, "How about a sudden attack to return the serve?"
Nadal pursed his lips and said, "Okay."
In the next point, Nadal received the serve. He immediately understood what Gawain was thinking and thought it was a good idea.
Fifteen seconds later——
"40:AD".
The fourth break point was also the match point, and the whole stadium was in an uproar.
Nadal used his signature forehand super topspin to catch Djokovic’s serve, but made small adjustments to his return line:
A diagonal line, still a diagonal line, but slightly in the direction of Krajinovic.
Krajinovic did not prepare to grab the net, but was squeezed by Nadal's close return serve. He barely blocked a shot, but was followed by Gao Wen's high-pressure shot in front of the net.
Beat to death.
Close combat!
Simple and neat!
The combination of Nadal and Gauvin once again firmly took the initiative and continued their strength in the second set.
Djokovic stood there, gasping for air, looking at the two opponents on the other side of the court who raised their hands for high-fives and fist-bumped with their lowered hands. His chest was rising and falling violently, and his expressionless face made it impossible for people to see his expression.
The mood changes, but the gesture of staying in place with stern eyes says it all:
In the previous point, he worked so hard and struggled so hard to save the match point; in this point, it was so easy and simple, and he gave away a match point again.
Really frustrating.
You can see the high fighting spirit and murderous intent in Djokovic's eyes. Even if it is just a doubles score of 250 points in a tournament, he is already angry now.
Pah. Pah. Pah.
Naturally, Djokovic's old habit recurred. The time of batting before serving was significantly longer. The court was filled with a heat wave under the scorching sun. Only the sound of batting was echoing, so that the heart was also pounding.
They hit each other hard and uncontrollably.
In the second area, Gao Wen receives the serve.
Toss the ball.
Swing the racket.
In the golden sunshine, Gao Wen's attention remained highly concentrated, completely watching Djokovic's serving action, and followed his stretched arms to look at the tennis ball flying in the air.
Rotate.
Fall.
...outer corner.
The second area is to press the outside corner, that is, to suppress Gao Wen's backhand. This is a standard tactic when facing a right-handed player. As long as the angle of the outside corner is wide enough, the swing space for the backhand will be very limited. Naturally, the return route will also be limited.
Just be restricted.
Many people tend to form a stereotype. Only Nadal is very good at the outside corner of the second zone. This is indeed the case. Nadal's left-hand advantage can be further amplified in the second zone; but other players also use the same classic tactics for the outside corners of the second zone. Djokovic
Qi chose this tactic at this time.
The ball speed is not fast; the angle is completely torn apart.
Djokovic sacrificed some speed and power in pursuit of landing point, and his first serve landed in the blind corner of the service area, and then jumped out quickly.
Kick!
Gawain's reaction speed was very timely. He kicked off his right leg and his body flew out. Because of his accurate prediction, he bought himself time to move in advance.
The body is flying.
Djokovic's outside corner serve was particularly good. Even though Gawain predicted and moved in time, his swing was still not complete.
What to do? Slash?
If you choose a diagonal line, it means stepping into Djokovic's tactical trap. He chooses the outside corner of the second area and can give up speed to pursue the angle. He just hopes to limit Gawain's swing movement, and ultimately can only choose a diagonal return.
ball.
Next, whether Krajinovic grabs the net or Djokovic hits the net, they can take advantage.
stretch!
Gawain's upper body was completely stretched out. He relied on his little advantage of predicting and moving in advance to grab a shot while his body was stretched to the extreme.
boom.
The sound of hitting the ball is not clear and crisp, but relying on the support of the strength of the waist and abdomen, the arm completes the push quickly——
straight line.
Step, step, step, step, step, a series of small adjustments, barely controlling the chaotic center of gravity after forcibly changing the line, and then you can see the tennis ball drawing a parabola with strong topspin and running out along the straight line of the sideline.
If the steps are not in place and the swing is not complete enough, if the line is forced to change, the direct result will be that the parabola cannot be suppressed; but Djokovic's serve decelerates and decelerates, which still gives Gao Wen some room to adapt to changes, and he successfully changes the line.
The line and return line were also controlled within bounds.
Break the routine!
It can be clearly seen that Krajinovic, who is standing in a straight line, is a little panicked. His footsteps are moving towards his left side, and it seems that he is preparing to grab the net——
This also confirmed Gawain's conjecture.
But now, Gawain's return is not a diagonal, but a straight line.
Krajinovic's center of gravity swayed violently from side to side, and he was stuck in place, unable to move his feet, and only his upper body could barely make a shooting movement.
The only good thing is that this is Krajinovic's forehand position.
Krajinovic blocked the ball with his forehand, and even though it was difficult to complete the swing, he directly blocked the tennis ball.
etc!
Spin!
The strong rotation of Gao Wen's return ball destroyed Krajinovic's grip, the racket surface was not controlled, and the entire return curve became ridiculous.