Nine beats.
Nine consecutive forehand shots, and all of them are not killing the board, but focusing on control. The powerful control can be said to cover the entire court. This is Djokovic's ability.
Why didn't Djokovic just attack to end the point?
In fact, this is not tactics or ability, but character. Just like when you are nervous, you tend to hit the ball more than ten or twenty times. The same is true for Djokovic's baseline shots. The timing of "shooting the ball", As I get older, I become more and more procrastinating, and I haven't taken the initiative yet.
Of course, part of the reason is also strategy, using such tactics to completely cover the entire field and force the opponent to run exhausted.
In fact, Djokovic doesn't need this point. If he can score, it would be best; but if he can't, it doesn't matter, because the opponent runs into anaerobic state, and the next one, two, and three points will probably be lost. Out of breath, Djokovic's layout will be much calmer.
After 2017, Djokovic's playing style has basically been the same, becoming more and more similar to Murray at his peak.
As for now in 2014.
Overall, Djokovic's game under Becker's coaching was relatively clean and tidy, but the master and apprentice were also in the running-in period, and some tactics and layouts were not very clear to Djokovic. So occasionally there will be procrastination, and indecision is the main problem——
Just look at the US Open games.
At this time, it's the same again.
Djokovic had some opportunities to attack, but he thought the opportunities were not good enough, so he did not rush to attack and still controlled the situation.
As a result, the game situation becomes a bit subtle——
Djokovic is like a puppeteer, and Gawain is a marionette, moving according to Djokovic's instructions. Even if Gawain tries to resist, he still can't get rid of it.
what to do?
Gao Wen's footsteps are running wildly and his brain is running. He knows that he needs a powerful blow to reverse the situation and at least win the opportunity to attack. However, Djokovic's control is too strong. At least with Gao Wen's current ability, he cannot Break the situation forcibly through hard power.
Brake, steer, run.
Run, brake, steer.
Once again, Djokovic used a forehand skateboard to maneuver the tennis ball into the large triangle area of the diagonal baseline. Gao Wen's running speed had reached the extreme, making full use of the inertial power of sprinting to throw the ball with a powerful forehand. One shot.
top!
In fact, Gawain's lungs were already burning, his calf muscles were trembling, and the force of his kicking on the ground was shaking a bit, but now he was trapped in a vicious cycle that he couldn't stop even if he wanted to.
A quick glance showed that this time the return of the ball was good, it hit the baseline directly, and the angle was slightly reversed, landing in the middle area.
There’s pressure, but it’s still not enough.
Djokovic hit a rebound ball with his forehand, and with a flick of his wrist, the tennis ball flew towards Gawain's backhand position again.
Gawain immediately stopped and turned, rushing towards his backhand position, and then observed the flight and spin of the tennis ball.
Chance?
In this shot, because it was a rebound ball, Djokovic's control time was compressed, so the control of the entire parabola was slightly lacking, so that the parabola was slightly higher.
Of course, if Gao Wen wants to enter the field and play midfield, it will be too late; but if Gao Wen wants to get his feet in place and launch a counterattack, there is a chance.
Kick!
deliver!
Gawain took a long step to steal half a beat. Gawain's steps were in place smoothly, and he powerfully swept out the backhand with both hands, returning a diagonal shot.
This time, the angle of the diagonal line was finally torn apart.
However, the arc was still not suppressed - even if it was almost, the pace was still a little bit off, the hitting point was a little slower, and the best opportunity to hit the ball flat was missed.
Gao Wen had no time to be upset, because his parabola was also not suppressed. Djokovic smoothly ran into position, and reluctantly used a sideways forehand, hitting it hard and repeating the landing point.
Turn the ball back!
Gawain's footsteps continued to change direction out of habit, but he took a step, started again, and came back again. The soles of his feet were slipping, which was very embarrassing.
However, it was finally a little better than the previous shot. The hitting point was barely in place, and the two-handed backhand hit a diagonal shot.
This time, Djokovic finally stopped using his forehand - if he used his forehand for the eleventh consecutive shot, it would be a humiliating shot choice.
Djokovic used a two-handed backhand to take a quick beat, grabbing a rising point, deliberately disrupting the rhythm, increasing the rhythm of the return, and compressing Gawain's breathing space.
slash.
Continuing to repeat the placement, this is already the third consecutive shot in which Gawain has chosen the backhand position.
Caught!
Gao Wen's eyes lit up. This time, his steps did not continue to move laterally. Instead, he stayed light and stayed where he was, catching Djokovic's return shot.
Tennis, delivered to your door!
Kick the ground! Stand firm! Curl your toes and grip the ground with all your strength.
Invite the shot! Turn around! The entire lead-in movement was advanced, taking up half a beat of the rhythm.
Djokovic is fast, and Gawain is not satisfied.
Use speed to make speed!
The most important thing is that just when he was preparing to hit the ball, he took a step forward.
When Djokovic saw Gao Wen's move, alarm bells went off, because this was Gao Wen's iconic backhand rising shot.
Every time, Gao Wen would take a step forward to grab the hitting point, and rely on the stability of his backhand with both hands to complete the line change of the shot. At the US Open, this was Gao Wen's signature weapon.
straight line?
Djokovic's footsteps immediately moved towards his forehand position.
Gawain remained unmoved, receiving no interference from Djokovic's movements at all. He hit the ball very firmly and completed it in one go——
Breaking! He must break the balance from a tactical level!
break out! Push!
straight line.
It is indeed a straight line.
The tennis ball was like a bullet, crossing the entire court, and the hunting wind swept the entire court.
Out of the blue!
Djokovic was completely in control of the entire court, and he always had the upper hand in a tug-of-war that lasted more than 20 shots. Gawain was completely embarrassed and passively defended.
Like a cat playing with a mouse.
But Gawain seized a gap and made an accurate judgment to turn the ball back. Without hesitation, he directly switched from defense to offense, and his decisive temperament instantly broke the balance.
Kick, kick, kick!
Djokovic is running at full speed, his speed has been increased to the extreme, but it is too late, after all, it is still too late.
Gawain's hitting turned into a ray of light and shadow, and straight lines jumped out along the sideline, leaving only the crisp sound of hitting the ball echoing in the air.
"7:6, Gawain leads."
The referee's voice had already come. Even though Djokovic was still running, the tennis ball had already formed two jumps, and the point came to an end.
Overtaken!
Taking stock, it appeared!
Huchihuchi.
Gawain was panting.
Huchihuchi.
Djokovic is also taking a breather.
The tug-of-war lasted for twenty-four shots, and both players were exhausted. At this time, Gao Wen did not celebrate, but only clenched his fists heavily to cheer himself up.
Djokovic turned his head and glanced at Gao Wen, but he didn't see any frustration——
At this point, Djokovic was not rushing to score, so he was not angry at the loss. Looking at Gawain who was panting like an ox, he knew that the consumption could be imagined.
In fact, compared to Gawain, Djokovic, who has always been in control of the initiative, has a leisurely attitude and seems not to be affected much.
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