Match point

When to exert force, when to push the ball, when to attack, and when to counterattack, this is the game strategy that Djokovic has been adjusting since the US Open, starting from serving and forehand cuts to improve game control.

At this time, Djokovic was showing off his improvement results.

A seemingly simple serve, a determined forehand attack with a shot, a slow and fast, a weak and a strong cooperation, instantly overturned the situation.

Ah!
Djokovic exerted his strength, and the classic forehand slash "inside-out" line swept across the court and pushed Gawain to the edge of the cliff in an instant.

But Gawain's figure appears unwaveringly on the diagonal track.

Although there was a trap in the serve-receive process, Gao Wen's second reaction was very timely. He accurately predicted Djokovic's hitting line at the first time and started to cross the court after he finished hitting the ball.

Tread, tread, tread——

Applause arrived!

The pace was still a little lacking, but Gao Wen didn't panic. He braked and cut the tennis ball back with his forehand, and his speed and rhythm slowed down.

Gao Wen cut a big diagonal backspin, and pushed the tennis ball to Djokovic's forehand baseline triangle, and got into the blind corner.

It was not difficult for Djokovic to adjust his steps. He was in place early. After continuous adjustments, he bent his knees to lower his center of gravity and hit the ball.

Ah!
A roar erupted from the depths of Djokovic's Dantian, and power poured out.

Although Gao Wen's control of the spin and landing point of the return ball has reached the extreme, trying to squeeze Djokovic and limit Djokovic's subsequent attacks, Djokovic once again showed his ability to hit the baseline.

Without stepping back and the swing space being squeezed, he relied on the adjustment of his center of gravity and balance to complete the shot. He hammered hard for the second consecutive beat. Not only was he not restricted by Gawain, but he launched a counterattack on the spot.

The entire shot connection, return arc, and power increase were all completed in one go. The rhythm of the round was once again raised to a higher level and continued to put pressure on Gawain.

boom.

Djokovic's determination can be heard from the crisp and solid sound of hitting the ball. This shot is also a weapon that Djokovic is polishing carefully. Whether active or passive, he can continue to control the situation.

The tennis ball turned into a ray of light and went behind Gawain.

Originally, Gawain had already started to return to defense, and his center of gravity was pulled back. But this time, Gawain was not surprised, and he was already in place with one step.

Kick off the ground, brake, control the body's center of gravity along the stepping movement, and rely on the turning movement to complete the transmission and transfer of reaction force. With a forehand swing, you can move forward without hesitation and complete the impact head-on.

Simple, firm, fast——

Djokovic immediately sounded the alarm.

Although Djokovic hit the ball very strongly, the repeated placement of the diagonal line was not unexpected. It now seems that his return fell into Gawain's trap.

Trap, it's a trap!
Gao Wen caught Djokovic's mentality of preparing to increase the rhythm and continue to attack, and caught Djokovic's mentality of continuously exerting pressure on his forehand, and deliberately used cutting slashes to send the tennis ball to Djokovic's hands. And it is combined with the moving footsteps of returning to defense as a smoke bomb.

Then, Djokovic's diagonal attack hit Gawain's trap.

Damn it!Damn damn damn damn!
Djokovic saw Gawain's body moving forward slightly, and he didn't even need to see the swing to realize that he had stepped into a trap. He was familiar with Gawain, and couldn't be more familiar with it. This shot must be a straight line.

This is also true, the forehand is straight.

When Gao Wen was well prepared, he took advantage of his strength and flicked his forehand quickly to complete a straight line change, pushing the tennis ball towards Djokovic's backhand blind spot.

In an instant, Djokovic, who was attacking continuously, fell into passivity.Djokovic was running wildly, with lightning speed. At this time, there was no time to be annoyed or angry. He pushed his speed to the extreme and sprinted with all his strength.

Kick the ground, kick the ground, kick the ground again.

Sprint all the way.

Djokovic glanced at Gao Wen's return and immediately noticed Gao Wen's hidden needle. It was a backspin, top-down hit. This also meant that the rebound height of the tennis ball after it hit the ground was limited. The space left for Djokovic to return the ball is further compressed, and it may be too late.

How to do?
Small ball in front of the net?
Djokovic quickly scanned the opponent with his peripheral vision. Gao Wen had quickly returned to defense, returned to the midfield, and kept his center of gravity light. This also meant that no matter what return ball Djokovic chose, Gao Wen They are all ready for the next shot.

If Djokovic chooses to return the ball casually without planning, even if the return ball can pass the net and enter the boundary, the next ball may not be there.

Small balls are unreliable, mainly due to their own position. It is too difficult to control the cutting and releasing of small balls. A slight deviation may become a wedding dress for others.

Tread, tread, tread—

In the blink of an eye, Djokovic had made his judgment and completed the layout.

I saw that Djokovic's steps were already in place. The problem was that the tennis ball landed near the baseline. There was almost no room for rebound after landing. The flying height was only around the ankle. It was too late for Djokovic to retreat now. , he must try to hit the ball low.

Therefore, Djokovic did not choose a two-handed backhand, but was forced to choose a one-handed backhand, using this method to gain flexible space for his swing.

Low point, right at the ankle, gently move your wrist, and skillfully cut out a beat of pronation.

Although it was a top spin, the parabola did not completely rise. Instead, it flew close to the net and along a diagonal line. After crossing the net, it fell rapidly, like a meteor.

The landing point is the small triangle on the bottom line of the teeing area.

wonderful.

Wonderful.

Djokovic actually cut a big outside angle along the diagonal line, and found a shallow landing point, completely tearing the diagonal line apart, and the horizontal space of the court was completely opened.

Moreover, this beat cuts lightly and turns, making almost no sound when hitting the ball. It changes from a strong collision to a skillful pull, but still maintains a brisk rhythm.

It's definitely a stroke of genius.

In a passive situation, Djokovic overturned the situation with an incredible one-handed backhand chip, pulling the attention of the audience at the O2 Arena. He easily and nimbly got into the small triangle of the service area, and then turned into a line of light and shadow towards Breakthrough in a direction beyond the doubles line.

heh.

There were gasps and gasps at the scene.

Then, Gao Wen appeared.

Although Gao Wen returned to defense early, started the game immediately, and arrived smoothly, his footsteps were still pulled out of the sideline by Djokovic's return ball, and he lost his position. The entire court was completely cleared. Djokovic just now The dilemma faced by Vicky is now exactly the same as Gawain's.

Moreover, Gao Wen was more passive. Not only did he have no way to use his strength, it was difficult to exert force. At the same time, his steps were pushed near the doubles line. Both the horizontal and vertical spatial positions were squeezed, leaving him with many hitting routes. However, leaving There was little breathing room left for him.

How to do?
Djokovic asked the same question to Gawain.

However, Gao Wen didn't panic at all. He braked with his left leg, controlled his center of gravity, and already shot the backhand with both hands.