"40:40", after eight full minutes, the score remained the same -

Sure enough, it was sticky and tight, intense and exciting, it was truly wonderful.

In the sixth deuce, both players were rock solid, unmoved, completely unmoved, and after a brief moment of sweating, they were back to the baseline.

Djokovic continues to serve.

a district.

When facing difficulties, the diversity of Djokovic's serving tactics is revealed. In addition to flat shots, there are endless combinations of spin, placement, lines, etc. to maintain the threat, which must not be underestimated.

So, what about this time?

inner angle.

Moreover, instead of slowing down and hitting the serve with a flat shot, but slightly reducing the force to control the landing point and aiming at the T-point, it looks calm but actually hits the target.

The speed is 187 kilometers per hour.

Opposite the net, a figure started in time, took one big step and was already in place, gave up the small adjustments, and shot the backhand with both hands.

Decisive, crisp, fast, neat...tough.

One, use the force to hit, and collide head-on.

It can be seen from the slow-motion replay that Gawain did not pull the shot with both hands this time. He maintained a horizontal position with his body from the beginning, with a small range and small arc, within a fan of less than 30 degrees. The completed swing is short and clean, and the tennis ball has already been pushed back.

Although he did not predict in advance, Gawain's reaction, activation and attack were very neat, without hesitation, in one go, and the most important thing was to kill decisively.

The tennis ball drags a flat straight line and goes wherever it comes from. Along the central axis of the court, it passes over the T-point and the central line of the service area, quickly returns to the midpoint of the baseline on Djokovic's side, and falls in the deep zone. .

- Press the line.

Actually pressed the line!

Gao Wen's return serve was beautifully and thrillingly pressed to the baseline, causing a squeeze. Djokovic, who had not had time to recover from the serving state, was forced to hit the ball at his feet, and his two-handed backhand control of the racket surface was very hasty.

Obviously, Djokovic did not expect Gao Wen's return of serve.

In fact, in the games played by Nadal, Djokovic, and Murray, they believed very strongly in their baseline abilities, even a little too much. In addition, one or two of the new generation players now stick to the baseline and almost give up on the net. Advantage, the bottom line tug-of-war has become the protagonist of the game, so that their serve often has a loophole.

Too slow, too light, too shallow—

What I’m talking about here is not a tactical de-forced serve, but a serve whose average speed is not even as fast as that of female players, especially on the second serve.

It is precisely because of this that Federer dares to use the "SAbR" tactic, just to steal the serve.

However, Gao Wen is not Federer. Although Gao Wen occasionally grabs and receives the serve, his overall playing style is not as offensive as Federer's, so Djokovic did not sound the alarm in this regard.

But unexpectedly, Gawain made a sudden attack.

Resolute enough, decisive enough, tough enough.

Judging from Gao Wen's start, he did not predict this serve; and Djokovic's serve was a flat hit, and he just adjusted his strength to ensure that the T-point entered the zone.

but!

At the moment of Gawain's conditioned reflex, he noticed the nature of Djokovic's serve. He chose a tactic in a flash and implemented it.

This is concentration.

Djokovic looked a little embarrassed and ill-prepared.

When the ball bounces backhand with both hands at the feet, the racket surface control is slightly higher, and Djokovic's iconic ball landing point is also shallower.

-Oops!

As soon as he took action, Djokovic already knew that the situation was not good, and out of the corner of his eyes, he spotted Gawain who cut through the baseline and entered the midfield.

Everything flows smoothly.

From the judgment and selection of receiving the serve to the release and execution of the shot to the connection and action of the next shot, Gawain's concentration can be seen at this time.

Of course, Djokovic was no exception. Still in a state of adjustment, he took small steps to control his center of gravity without any hesitation, jumped on the spot to regain his balance, and in the next step, he rushed towards the backhand position without taking his eyes off it. He locked onto Gawain, but it was still too late.

As soon as his steps started, Djokovic noticed a pause before Gao Wen stood in the midfield and prepared to take action. The tendency of his whole body to shift his center of gravity was simply a smoke bomb. He feinted a shot and waited for Djokovic. After Qi started, Gao Wen's forehand was completed.

Slash, forehand—

Dive into the gap and score easily.

"40:Ad".

The fourth break point appeared.

Djokovic stopped and felt a little depressed. At this point, it was obvious that he was plotting against Gawain, but he did not expect to be countered by Gawain.

Suddenly, everything was too sudden.

Even though this is the eleventh time they have met, Gawain is always able to bring surprises at the level of details.

However, this is not surprising. This is why Gao Wen is so far ahead in the record against Djokovic, isn't it?

Djokovic used the break to wipe his sweat to adjust his condition slightly, and then returned to the bottom line, preparing to face the test of break point again.

Second District.

Snapped. Snapped. Snapped.

Djokovic's iconic racquet shot appeared again. He racquetballed the ball unhurriedly, and the heartbeat of the O2 Stadium couldn't help but match perfectly.

Until the end of time, Djokovic finally found peace of mind, glanced at Gawain, and threw the tennis ball high.

Outside corner? Inside angle? Chasing?

Close to the forehand.

The ball landed close to the right side of Gawain~lightnovelpub.net~, but after rebounding from the ground, it continued to spin sideways towards Gawain's body, further squeezing Gawain's hitting space and forcing Gaowen to have to upper body. Lean back and make a lowering movement, trying your best to make room to complete the swing.

and!

Gao Wen realized before he swung the racket that Djokovic's serve had calculated him this time, because Djokovic's serve was extremely slow. Although he didn't look at the speedometer, it was estimated that the speed was about It was about 170 kilometers, wobbly and slow.

If Gawain relies on his footsteps to move and completely avoid the space, he can actually launch an attack directly from the backhand position.

But Gao Wen did not expect that Djokovic was so bold. He had just been attacked for a serve and dared to slow down further to get out of the hole. As a result, Gao Wen did not get out of the way in time to grab the space. By relying on your upper body to lean back to create space, you end up drawing yourself into it.

In this calculation and game, Djokovic had the upper hand—

As a result, Gao Wen's swing was not only squeezed, but also unable to use force. Obviously, Djokovic was calculating this. He had no strength and no speed, causing Gao Wen to be unable to stretch and swing the racket. , unable to borrow or exert force, and the return of the ball was completely restricted.

Snapped.

Even the sound of hitting the ball was not clear and crisp, and returning a dish ball was almost equivalent to feeding the ball in a practice match.

Opportunities are created in this way, and they belong to Djokovic.

Naturally, Djokovic would not miss it. He adjusted in small steps continuously, stretched his forehand like a roc spreading its wings, and shot without hesitation.

boom-

Djokovic launched a powerful attack, and his power exploded instantly.

This is also a surprise attack.