Aggressive!
Apply strong pressure!
In this game, Zverev's performance was very positive and proactive, which was obviously different from his usual playing style.
As mentioned before, Zverev is very similar to Djokovic after 2017. He is a balance of offense and defense, but often prefers bottom line fighting. He stands on the bottom line and continues to engage in long rounds of tug-of-war. You have to grind until the opponent loses his temper, and there are not many active attacks.
but!
Zverev, who had a burning desire to win today, looked very strong and eager, and took the lead in Gawain's serve.
This ball, in fact, the quality of Gao Wen's return was good. The angle, speed, strength, and depth were all maintained well. It landed in the deep area of Zverev's backhand position. Although it did not hit the sideline, the diagonal angle He also took control, suppressing Zverev's ready steps to enter the bottom line.
Faced with such a return ball, little Zverev took the lead——
Backhand!
He grabbed a connecting rhythm, and although he didn't step forward, he swung the racket a little faster, relying on his two-hand backhand to increase the speed of the racket head.
boom!
From strength to speed, Zverev Jr. has improved to a whole new level. The tennis ball is like a cannonball sprinting along a diagonal direction, and the angle is slightly torn apart.
Because Zverev's shot was very sudden and took up a rhythm of time difference, so Gao Wen was a little embarrassed and his steps were slightly off.
But Gao Wen was not afraid at all. Without his steps being in place, he bravely stepped forward with a backhand with both hands, threw his body directly, hit the wall as if he was hitting the wall, and hit the tennis ball back hard again.
Return the way you came.
"Backhand VS Backhand", "Slash VS Slash".
At the same time, Gao Wen went a step further and moved his wrist outward, further opening up the angle based on Zverev's performance.
Press the line!
Gao Wen's return ball accurately hit the inside of Zverev's left sideline. There was a big step away from the baseline, and the angle was further opened.
rush!
change!
Shen!
Gawain's two-handed backhand was no less impressive. The strong collision pushed back the pressure, which also pulled Zverev out of the singles line.
Zverev's eyes were sharp and unmoved. He set up a backhand with both hands early, and then——
Turn, wave.
"Tough vs tough".
Zverev collided again without giving an inch, and then superimposed the power, speed and angle on the basis of Gawain's hitting.
Faster, heavier, and more biased.
The entire angle has been completely torn apart. Zverev's return point has been near the bottom line of the service area, and the outer corner has been further torn apart.
The confrontation between the two players on the backhand position was incredible, and Zverev showed a firm desire to attack and severely suppressed Gawain.
Sharp!
Strong!
delicate!
Thick and thin, Zverev's two-handed backhand is really excellent, directly tearing Gawain's steps out of the doubles line.
The whole audience exclaimed.
The confrontation between the two players on the diagonal backhand position seems to be a repetitive line, but each shot is pushed to the edge of the cliff, becoming more and more extreme and dangerous.
Watching!
Zverev already had a huge advantage. This backhand shot not only forced Gao Wen to lose his position, but Gao Wen had no space to hit the ball.
However, Gawain is still moving and never gives up, so how will he choose to hit the ball?
straight line? Or further tear the diagonal angle apart? Or maybe it's a small ball?
Otherwise, is it a cutting transition?
These returns are either too difficult or slightly lacking in quality, which will become an opportunity for Zverev to score winning points. The situation is not optimistic.
But saw——
Gawain took long strides and threw his body completely. His body felt the rhythm and rhythm of running, and his eyes were fixed on the flying light and shadow.
Left leg, one kick.
Apply the emergency brake and brace yourself.
The calf can feel the powerful impact rushing up. However, the left thigh firmly supports it, and all the reaction forces are transmitted up continuously. One kick and one turn, like an electric current, rush from the soles of the feet to the top of the head. My scalp felt numb and trembling.
Following the turning movement, his hands quickly rotated forward for the backhand, his body was straddling the doubles line, and he hit it head-on with a single swing.
When the racket crosses the axis of the body, the wrist speeds up, the speed of the racket head instantly increases to the extreme, and it is thrown out quickly and firmly.
boom!
The tennis ball shot out like an arrow from the string, pulling the attention of thousands of people in the audience to move together, and their heads started to rotate along with it.
From one side, to the other.
straight line.
Strictly speaking, it should be a diagonal line. From outside the doubles line back to the singles line, this line must be a diagonal line. The tennis ball draws a boomerang curve; however, the landing point is right in front of Zverev. Within the big triangle on the bottom line of the hand position, aim at the blind spot and start hammering.
The iconic "outside-in" shot was groundbreaking.
On the other side of the court, little Zverev's footsteps were waiting in place. He was still waiting for Gawain to continue hitting his backhand, and then he was ready to attack in a straight line, aiming for the winning point.
However……
fraud!
That guy is a liar!
Why did Gawain change lanes first?
What about being conservative? What about being passive? Are the agreed tactics tied up?
fraud!
Zverev's center of gravity could no longer be adjusted, and he couldn't even make a second start. He took a big step forward, and his body no longer had the motivation to move forward. He looked helplessly at Gawain's return curve and At the landing point, there was only one thought in my mind:
Out of bounds out of bounds.
The tennis ball, light and nimble, like an elf, crossed the ball post, went around the net, and circled back from the outside to the court. The vertical height was already lower than the net. It circled back with a low-altitude flying attitude and found an incredible path. Road, fight back to the field, and then fall, landing.
burst.
Dead end!
In bounds!
Gawain fought with a two-handed backhand, aiming for a blind corner, but he hit a dead corner, blossomed proudly, and pocketed the winning point.
boom!
Boom boom boom!
In an instant, the entire audience's scalp was numb. They couldn't believe that the two players Gao Wen and Zverev had a strong duel on the backhand position, and finally delivered such a wonderful and ultimate round.
From the route to the landing point to the technique, both players have shown their best. In the end, they are superior in literary skills, bolder, more active and more proactive.
From impossible to possible, Gawain is still the leader of the new generation who amazes the world.
Little Zverev couldn't believe his eyes and subconsciously turned his head to look at Gawain on the other side of the court.
Gawain, still did not celebrate.
After finishing the ball, he just stood up straight, raised his chin slightly, followed the flight path of the tennis ball, and looked for the landing point. Then, he gently chinned his head, showing some satisfaction in his eyes, and the shallow arc at the corner of his mouth showed the calmness and calmness of being unfazed. , a confident smile bloomed like this.
Even though his chest was heaving violently, and even though his sweat was shining in the sun, his bright smile revealed a touch of relaxation——
Pick it up at your fingertips and take a leisurely stroll.
Zverev Jr.: Damn! What to pretend!
