At a critical moment, if you increase the speed, it will be like drag racing, and adrenaline will burst out continuously, then there will be no time to be nervous.
But at the critical moment, when the speed slows down, the swaying state can gradually amplify the tension and anxiety, and even the breathing becomes sensitive.
At this point, that's it.
Unintentionally, the speed of Gauvin's first serve did not increase, and then Isner also became cautious. Both players' ball speed slowed down significantly, and the excruciating heat wave at Arthur Ashe Stadium became even more intense. It surged, as if you could see the lava gurgling under the sun.
Another round of hitting in the middle area, but the ball speed never increased.
OK.
OK.
Although Isner's return ball was in the middle and did not require a wide range of movement, Gao Wen still adjusted his steps very carefully. This time he hit a small diagonal with his backhand, slightly opening the angle.
Tread.
Isner was already in position smoothly in two big steps. He stood on his backhand position, with both feet firmly planted, and set up a fort with his backhand.
Not good!
The alarm sounded in Gawain's mind immediately. It was obvious that Isner was already standing on the edge of the cliff. He absolutely did not want to get into a long multi-shot round with Gawain, so the chance of him losing the ball first was very high. Therefore, he must be the first to take the first shot and speed up, even if it is his own backhand position.
really!
Take a step! Kick the ground! Turn around! Send for shooting!
Isner's swing is very solid, relying on the powerful racket head speed to create a light and thin diagonal line, and then the swaying slow ball speeds up in an instant, like a bolt of lightning flashing across the sky.
Whoosh!
Isner's return was not only fast and flat, but also swung outward at the moment of release, creating an incredible small diagonal effect, almost equivalent to a serve from the outside corner of the second zone.
Gawain started it immediately.
Tap tap tap.
Tap tap tap!
But Isner himself probably did not expect to create such an effect. The flight trajectory of the entire tennis ball was very graceful, rushing directly out of the doubles line.
This also forced Gawain to sprint and sprint again. In the high-speed running state, he completed the backhand with both hands early, and his upper body was already parallel to the ground. Also brought it up.
Swing the racket! Turn around! work hard!
Gao Wen increased the speed of the racket head to the extreme, and used his wrist to gently hook and lift it. Without fully exerting his force, he increased the speed of returning the ball. The sensitive and light returning action made the tennis ball cut a thinner one. The slash was even more exaggerated and jumped directly over.
"Wide angle vs wide angle"!
Isner's return just now was equivalent to a serve from the outside corner. After landing, it jumped out of the doubles line; but now Gawain's return is even thinner and shallower. It was completely swept in with clever force, and the tennis ball landed on the ground. When he went out, he had already slipped directly into the shadow of the referee's chair and the players' dugout.
Huh!
A gasp of cold air could be clearly heard at Arthur Ashe Stadium. It was unbelievable that Gao Wen could hit such an extreme return shot, almost maximizing the use of the court space.
Tap tap tap.
Tap tap tap.
Isner stayed on his backhand half and never left, always ready.
At this time, although Gawain's return angle was very tricky, Isner had already arrived in three strides. Before the return angle was completely released, he grabbed a rising point and bounced the tennis ball. It hit back and created a small ball effect again.
The difference is that before the three-pointer, Isner was forced to let go of the ball by Gawain's sudden drop over the net; at this point, Isner actively chose to let the ball go when he had a choice——
Because Gawain needs to run a super large diagonal to reach the area where Isner releases the ball, which is also the theoretical farthest distance on the tennis court.
rub.
Whoosh!
Isner was very cautious and focused, controlling the quality of his return as carefully as possible. As he watched the tennis ball arrive at the other side of the court, his feet began to move, giving full play to his size advantage and returning Gawain's return. The ball line is blocked——
straight line?
This is obviously impossible because the nets on both sides are higher. Even if Gawain can catch the ball, it will be difficult to change the flight height and route of the tennis ball.
Slash is the only option.
Therefore, Isner only needs to complete the block in the diagonal area.
Of course, if Gao Wen did not catch up with the ball, this point could also end early.
So, what about Gawain?
Kick, kick, kick.
Kick, kick, kick!
Gawain ran at full speed along the diagonal line at an angle of 45 degrees. The 193 cm tall man ran rampant on the court, but his light footsteps seemed to be dancing. From sprinting with big steps to adjusting with small steps, Gawain was already there in the blink of an eye. When the tennis ball lands, there's even time to observe Isner's stance.
Huh.
Buzz.
The wind is roaring.
Gawain judged some routes for returning the ball. Isner's unloading was done well this time. By the time Gawain arrived, the tennis ball had already begun to fall. The acceleration of gravity was pulling rapidly, and the falling speed was getting faster and faster. Indeed, Didn't leave much room for Gao Wen to return the ball.
Slash is the only option.
But Isner was waiting there.
what to do?
Is there no chance?
No!
Small steps, small steps. Gao Wen is adjusting in small steps continuously. His entire upper body is fully extended and leaned forward. The flexibility of his body has been stretched to the extreme. Then, his forehand has completed the shot, but he is not using force, but using the strength of his wrist. Softly and lightly tickled.
Then you can see the tennis ball drawing a diagonal line and flying through the gap between Isner and the net. Originally, in order to create visual pressure on Gawain, Isner stood in the middle of the two service areas. Online, it turned out to be Gawain's only chance of breakthrough.
Whoosh!
The tennis ball passed in front of Isner dangerously. Isner immediately realized that something was wrong and kept up with him in small steps, trying to find an opportunity to block it.
but! After passing the net, the tennis ball fell quickly again, even before Isner's footsteps, and landed on the court at full speed.
Tap tap tap.
Tap tap tap.
Isner's pace has accelerated to the extreme, and even his upper body has reached forward, trying to hook it with the racket.
However, Gao Wen's return line was so clever and precise that Isner was almost, just a little bit, unable to catch up.
Snapped.
The tennis ball fell to the ground.
Right in front of Isner's eyes, he staggered and almost fell. Then he watched helplessly as the tennis ball hit the right sideline. After landing, it accelerated and bounced out due to strong external spin. Instead, it quickly He distanced himself from Isner and disappeared like a shooting star.
Isner could never catch up.
Time, at this moment, seemed to have stagnated, and even the dense sunlight and boiling heat waves had stagnated. My ears could only capture the trivial sounds of the breeze, those faces, those figures, those expressions and those voices. All are trapped in the shackles of time and space.
Until a sound came from the depths of the universe.
"Game, high. 7:6, 3:6, 7:6, 7:6."
Won!
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