The air was tense to the extreme. Because of the strong collision, and because of the coming and going, the switching of advantages and disadvantages swayed left and right like a metronome.
The two figures on the court have entered an anaerobic state. In the extremely stalemate situation, they both explored their potential and went all out.
High morale and burning passion surged in the Philippe-Chatier Stadium.
Then, you can see Gawain's forehand sweeping diagonal attack, carrying an overwhelming momentum, swallowing Nadal with his teeth and claws.
"ah!"
On the opposite side of the court, Nadal was obviously squeezed. Although his steps were in place, his legs were unable to stand firmly. He could only rely on bending his knees to lower his center of gravity to stabilize his body. He pinned his body on the backhand with both hands and shot a quick shot. , trying to hit a straight line to reverse the passive situation.
It's a pity that the head speed is slightly slower——
It can also be said that Gawain's forehand attack in the air was as heavy as a thousand stones, with extreme power and speed, and the landing point was deep enough to suppress it.
The result is that Nadal tried to hit a straight backhand, but the straight line was not completely straight; at the same time, he tried to suppress the arc and hit the ball flat with his two-handed backhand, relying on the increase in rhythm and speed to destroy Gawain's return defense, but the arc of the return was If the line is pressed too hard, the return effect will be unsatisfactory——
Wipe the net.
Accident!
Because the arc of the tennis ball is too flat, it rubs against the net, and then the entire flight trajectory, speed, power, etc. are all changed.
Fortunately, the tennis ball did not go directly down the net. After the friction, the flight arc changed, and the flat shot evolved into a moon ball. Moreover, the parabola was not full, and it flew towards the deep area of the baseline; even more fortunately, the tennis ball did not directly go out of bounds. , falling half a step away from the bottom line.
At the same time, Nadal tried to hit a straight line, but the straight line was not straight enough. In the end, the tennis ball landed in the middle area of Gawain's left half, in a slightly awkward position.
For Nadal, this shot return is obviously not a good thing, and the tactical intention of changing the line and hitting the ball is disintegrated; but for Gawain, this is not necessarily a good thing, because the accidental brushing of the net changes the trajectory, and at the same time changes the trajectory. Gawain's judgment is that it's easy to be in a hurry if you're not well prepared.
Adapt to changing circumstances——
Tap tap tap.
Tap tap tap!
Gao Wen continuously adjusted his speed and position in small steps. He was originally planning to sprint to the left sideline with all his strength, but now he has to adjust before reaching the midfield. Otherwise, if he overruns, the swing space will be squeezed and the return effect will be poor. A direct head-on collision with a tennis ball and a car accident would be a big deal.
Adjustment.
slow down.
The rhythm of the entire round of confrontation instantly slowed down. Just now it was "fast, fast, fast, fast," and now it suddenly changed to "slow." Maybe it is the normal speed now, but because of the strong contrast, it creates a kind of slow motion. The illusion of playback, the hustle and bustle of the world slowing down.
Pause.
Swing.
Take action.
Gao Wen chose a two-handed backhand, without forcing any force. He focused on control, relying on the fast swing of his forearms and wrists to aim at Nadal's left baseline blind spot.
A tap, a backslash, a blind spot——
Hit!
Although the entire rhythm and speed slowed down, the threat of Gao Wen's batting became even greater. After sacrificing power, the accuracy of his batting skyrocketed. In the end, Gao Wen's batting was accurately pressed into the dead center of the baseline; and there was no Strength also makes it impossible for Nadal to use his strength to fight.
Nadal, the position is very awkward, very, very awkward.
In the previous shot, Nadal hit a straight line from the backhand position. As a result, he was squeezed. He tried to speed up, but his plan was ruined because he rubbed the net.
In this shot, Nadal's position still did not retreat. To be precise, he refused to retreat. So for the second consecutive time, his backhand position was squeezed again. Although foot movement was not a problem, because the space was too narrow, his hands were reversed. The racket cannot be swung at all, making it even more difficult to control.
In addition, a detail is that Nadal's two-handed backhand has the ability to actively exert force and attack powerfully, but the premise is that he needs swing space; once there is not enough swing space, Nadal's flexibility in the backhand position will be far away. Far inferior to the forehand, often the only choice is the transition ball.
Just like now——
Everything goes according to Gawain's plan.
Game, containment, adaptability, in the short time the tennis ball was flying in the air, Gawain's brain was fully functioning and he concentrated on it.
"ah!"
Nadal tried to exert force and let out a roar, but his swing was still incomplete, so that the return arc was obviously higher and swayed in the wind.
For the second time in a row, Nadal took the risk to try a straight backhand, and this time the difficulty was ten times more dangerous than the last time. However, he still resolutely chose the straight line. Obviously he was also aware of the crisis and tried to contain Gawain through defense, looking for Opportunity to counterattack, so he chose a straight line.
However, swaying and swaying, the tennis ball was shivering in the storm like the last dead leaf in autumn that hugged the branches and refused to wither. It was swaying back and forth over the sideline, as if it might go out of bounds at any time. Nadal's The backhand shot was clearly out of control.
Whoosh!
Whoosh whoosh whoosh.
The entire audience held their breath, and the eyes of thousands of people were all focused on that mustard yellow light and shadow. Before they had time to marvel, Gawain's last shot of the ball accurately found the dead center, and was immediately snatched away by Nadal's return shot. Pay attention, keep your eyes open one by one, and wait for the tennis ball to fall.
At the end of the tennis flight track, a figure has been waiting there for a long time.
It's Gawain!
The strong wind is hunting, the air is burning, and the sweat is shining in the setting sun of the afternoon, reflecting the concentration and perseverance of those eyes, like the rebirth of the God of War.
Small steps, continuous small steps, while observing the rotation of the tennis ball, adjusting his steps. Gawain did not stand there blankly, but adjusted all the time.
Waiting, waiting patiently.
Then, the tennis ball fell rapidly——
It seemed that he was about to go out of bounds, but Gao Wen did not take it lightly. Nasional spin can always create all kinds of incredible arcs. It is obviously an out-of-bounds return ball, but it can change the parabolic law of physics. It relies on rotation to finally cut into the bounds. , and not once or twice.
Just like now.
Bottom line.
Press the line.
Gawain's eyes could clearly see that the tennis ball was pressing firmly and accurately on the baseline, and the whole ball just fit perfectly with the baseline.
"Hah!"
The whole audience exclaimed. No one could believe their eyes. Nadal was so passive and difficult to return the ball, but he actually missed the line.
Jaw-dropped, dumbfounded.
Oops!
Another surprise!
Continuous accidents!
Gao Wen was sweating. It was not because Nadal's return hit the line and made up for the disadvantage of just wiping the net. The Philippe-Chatier Stadium seemed to favor the Spanish Bulls a little more; it was because Nadal Dahl's return ball hit the baseline. The material of the baseline and the clay were different, which changed the rotation and force of the tennis ball. The flight trajectory after the rebound changed significantly——
First, it is lower and has almost no jumping power.
Second, it doesn’t spin anymore. The material of the bottom line is not like red clay that can release the spin.
Third, it is faster. The bottom line is equivalent to the texture of a hard court, causing the tennis ball to rebound faster.
Before he could even take a breath, the tennis ball was already heading towards Gawain's waist.
