Second serve on match point——
Tsonga still chooses the outside corner.
And still hitting the serve vigorously, Tsonga chose to take a risk and serve hard.
This time, he made it.
The speed is 180 kilometers per hour. It requires speed and strength. Although it cannot be compared with the first serve, it is very good for the second serve.
The tennis ball turned into a stream of light and jumped out directly, like a bolt of lightning.
boom!
Gawain's steps were a little lacking.
In fact, Gao Wen was not surprised that Tsonga once again chose the outside corner. He was mentally prepared, but Tsonga's serving speed still subverted expectations.
Inevitably, the footwork rate is affected, and the backhand with both hands is restricted due to abdominal muscle strain, unable to fully extend, and the means are limited.
what to do?
However, Gawain felt no panic or tension at all. He had been mentally prepared for the ever-changing game early; and after the training and test of the third set, his mental tenacity was even more ready to face any difficulties. The action was very determined, with no hesitation at all.
One tip, one tip.
Beat lightly.
Gawain used the method of pushing and blocking combined with cutting, half-pushing and half-finishing, without any intention of exerting any force. He used his skill and force to push out a straight line.
Wonderful, wonderful beyond words! Incredibly wonderful!
This is also the biggest highlight of Gao Wen's third set. He does not rely on strength, but uses technical changes, tactical adjustments and feel to win by chance. The entire rhythm and frequency completely break his usual style and develop A new tactic.
light. skillful. spirit.
More often than not, you avoid strong collisions and instead use your own touch to control the landing point.
On clay courts, "point control" is a very classic tactic. Because clay absorbs and consumes power, blindly exerting force often results in hitting the wall. Therefore, we should abandon the style of play that relies purely on strength and control the landing point and line layout. Mobilize to tear apart the opponent's defense and establish an advantage.
Of course, Gao Wen does not play exclusively on clay, but he does absorb a lot of experience and skills, and re-integrates the output through his own understanding.
The hidden needle style of play really made Tsonga very uncomfortable, and he often had to face balls that exceeded his expectations.
This time, too.
Facing the powerful flat serve from the outside corner of the second area, 95% of the returns should be diagonal, but Gao Wen just relied on light hits to push out a straight line.
Although the power, spin, depth, etc. were lacking and were not enough to form a winning score, Tsonga did not expect it.
Being killed was caught off guard.
Stepping, kicking, sprinting——
Tsonga crossed the court, his steps a little heavy and a little panicked.
Moreover, after barely reaching the point, it was immediately discovered that Gao Wen's return shot had almost no power, which meant that Tsonga could not use the force to hit the ball while running, and he needed to force himself; at the same time, the rebound height was at the knee For a nearby ball, the center of gravity must drop again.
run. Bend your knees. work hard. It all needs to be done in one go.
Disaster. More difficult than ever.
Witnessing this shot with one's own eyes, it should not be difficult to imagine that Gao Wen was able to save break points and secure serve in four consecutive service games.
"ah!"
Tsonga ignored this, exerted force and faced the difficulties.
During sprinting and running, the knees barely bend, but rely on the strength of the upper body to reach down, unreasonably hook up, and exert force at the same time.
Talent, on full display.
If it were any other player, such a shot would basically be an uncontrollable parabola and the return ball would be sent directly to the opposite baseline, with overflowing power; but Tsonga's instant explosive power is restrained and fierce, and he completes the control just right, with the racket head at the moment of taking the shot. Take it up a notch and start swinging.
boom.
Solid, thick, and explosive——
The tennis ball flies along the diagonal line against the net like a torpedo.
Flat and low, fast and rushing.
On that side, Gao Wen used a return ball that lightly hit the control point to subvert the confrontation.
Here, Tsonga regained the upper hand with an unreasonable punch.
One comes, one goes.
Clever strength, brute force.
Attack, counterattack.
The strong collision between the needle tip and the wheat awn instantly burst out with a chilling air, and strong sparks filled the entire field. Without even a blink of an eye, Tsonga's counterattack once again pushed Gawain into despair.
Tread, run.
Step, step, step, forget yourself and sprint with all your strength.
At this moment, for a very brief moment, Gawain temporarily forgot about the pain. The violent adrenaline completely overwhelmed the feeling of pain nerves. His high morale and boiling blood continued to burst out with energy. His state and concentration improved to a whole new level, entering a new level. A whole new level.
Gawain knew that the opportunity must not be missed, and it will never come back.
From the end of the second set to the entire third set, Gawain was adjusting, waiting, and struggling. It was not so much a confrontation as a clinging to the game and stalling the game, using all his skills. Just barely clinging to life and keeping your game from completely falling apart.
He worked hard and tried his best, just like maintaining a dangerous building, which was crumbling and precarious.
Then, finally the opportunity came.
It's now.
From the last match point to this match point, or to be precise, this round, Gawain sensed an opportunity, which may be the only chance to move towards victory.
He needs to rise.
In the rapid pace, the surging power continued to roll, but this time, the feeling of stretching in the abdominal muscles was completely forgotten.
From the left end of the baseline to the right end, but the hitting point is still a little late——
Tsonga really exerted all his strength and rolled down the mountain.
Even though Gawain's speed has been increased to the extreme, it is still not comparable to his peak state, and the space for hitting the ball after the steps are in place is still insufficient.
But Gawain was not nervous at all, and glanced at Tsonga's position from the corner of his eye.
Forehand, one cut.
Cutting, again.
The legs are spread and extended, and the forehand is cut with the forearm and wrist, and all the power has been dissipated in the continuous friction and rolling rotation.
straight line.
Gawain cut a straight shot, and made full use of the power of Tsonga's shot, cutting it light and thin, and the tennis ball flew back against the net.
Straight line, straight and straight, heavy and deep, pushing towards Tsonga's backhand baseline in a big triangle blind spot.
Compared with Tsonga's power, Gao Wen still continued his own tactics, avoiding power and controlling the landing point. His delicate touch is really amazing.
Press the line!
Gao Wen's return ball accurately went into the blind spot where the baseline and the sideline meet, and seemed to be suspected of going out of bounds——
However, the linesman was very determined, with sharp eyes and clean movements, bringing his hands together in an inbounds gesture.
The impact point was on the side of the referee, and it could be seen from the referee's condescending position. He also made an inbounds gesture with his palm facing down.
Huh!
Amidst the exclamations of the whole audience, Tsonga's slightly heavy moving footsteps also rushed over.
It can be seen at this time that Tsonga was once again pushed into passivity.
Obviously both players are seizing the initiative, but the change in position can be clearly felt in the confrontation between offense and offense, and Tsonga is in trouble.
It’s too late, it’s too late to backhand with both hands, what should I do?
Tsonga, holding his breath, stared at the ball with burning eyes.
