Match point

Chapter 1507 Do it yourself
Cutting, spinning down——

For Dimitrov, it was no surprise.

After completing the transformation and ushering in a breakthrough in the grassland season, he is really familiar with these routines and tactics, so there is no need to panic.

The focus has never been on the tactics themselves, but on execution and timing.

After [-] rounds of stalemate in basic batting training, he changed his rhythm by cutting. Does this mean that Gao Wen is also tired?Need to adjust your steps?
Perhaps, this is Dimitrov's chance?
With a flash of thoughts in his mind, Dimitrov has already grasped the inspiration——

As soon as the right leg kicked, the calf muscles trembled slightly, and the forehand had already taken advantage of the situation, and it was clear at first glance that he was about to use his strength. But this time Dimitrov was highly focused, and his entire hitting action appeared to be extra cautious.

This, Dimitrov reminded himself, was a trap.

In the face of backspin, if the arc of the shot is not pulled up but just blindly hits flat, hitting the net is a high probability event; if the center of gravity does not sink and the swing is just a blind flat hit, the result is still hitting the net.

On the grass, the handling of the cutting needs to be extra careful, especially after entering the anaerobic state, because of the effect of lactic acid, the muscle control is often not fine enough, and it is easy to cause mistakes if you are eager or careless.

So Dimitrov was very focused on—

Squat, turn, swing.

Tyra!

The whole batting action is done in one go, unrestrained and light, with a sense of agility and elegance, which is indeed a visual enjoyment.

Then, the tennis ball flew back along the slanted line again, and quickly fell towards Gao Wen's forehand bottom line triangle area. The full parabola crossed the net, like a shooting star.

Dimitrov was very satisfied with his shot. Confidence and pride surged in his chest, and he returned to defense with ease.

but!

The footsteps were still moving, and before he had time to brake, Dimitrov noticed Gawain's movements. As soon as his pupils closed, he immediately realized the change. Before he had time to think carefully, Gawain had already made a move.

grab.

Gawain didn't back up or wait, he hit a bounce ball with his forehand, moved his arm with a shifting movement, and swung the racket with a sweep——

Bounce, skateboard.

The connection of the whole shot is very meticulous, and the rhythm of returning the ball suddenly speeds up.

Dimitrov didn't have time to think about it, he stopped and turned quickly, quickly returned to his position, and then passively rolled his forehand, hitting the tennis ball back quickly.

Immediately afterwards, the footsteps returned to defense again.

Everything happened so fast, Dimitrov had not had time to reach the defense point, and had not had time to make a sudden stop and turn, when he saw Gawain speeding up——

As soon as the foot kicked, the rhythm and speed of the lateral movement was obviously raised to a higher level, and the cross-step change seemed dazzling. With the speed of the lateral movement, the forehand was driven, and the speed was suddenly increased, and the point was suddenly grabbed, and the strike was made directly.

Unlike the previous bounce, Gao Wen's footsteps came above the bottom line this time, and he seized the opportunity of Dimitrov's slightly moderate parabola to grab a rising point, further improving the rhythm and speed.

Turns out, everything is layout:

From the time the ball was sliced ​​to slow down the tempo, Gao Wen was planning on the layout, grasping the subtle change of the two players entering the anaerobic state, and then continuously increasing the speed, including changes in landing points and routes.

call!
This shot grabs the rising point of the forehand shot, and immediately catches the rising curve of the low bounce of the tennis ball on the grass. The forehand shot is a block-like sweep, and the speed and rhythm have been raised to a higher level.

The tennis ball, flying low against the net, drilled into the shallow area of ​​Dimitrov's right sideline, bounced off the ground, and disappeared in a blink of an eye.

Dimitrov's footsteps were in place, and he swung his forehand quickly, but—

Nothing at all.

Straight away.

Dimitrov's footsteps were very embarrassing. He staggered and stretched his body trying to complete the swing, but he couldn't catch up after all. He watched helplessly as the tennis ball broke through the blockade and slammed into the barbed wire behind him.

Whoa!
Consecutive No. 11 goals, the winner is still Gao Wen.

What... what's going on?

Dimitrov stood on the spot, panting like a cow, his chest heaving violently like a bellows, and the thoughts in his mind were swept into the storm like this.

Question marks all over the head.

One of the key messages Rashid has been passing on to Dimitrov has been this:

All is ready except for the opportunity.

Dimitrov already has the ability to become the world's No. [-]. What is lacking now is to pierce a layer of window paper, and then be able to complete the transformation. He needs to pursue perfection, he needs to exert his full potential, and he needs to dare to be at the critical moment. Always make bolder and more adventurous attempts.

In other words, he needs to break through his own limit, and then rise to a whole new level.

Dimitrov also firmly believes that, after all, with the help of Rashid, he has indeed completed the transformation. He completed a gorgeous turn at Wimbledon last year and ushered in the first breakthrough of his career. It climbed to a whole new level.

But now?
This is basic batting training, and they don't need to predict. Dimitrov knew that Gao Wen would continue to hit the forehand diagonally, and he also knew that Gao Wen was speeding up, but in the end, he still failed to catch the ball and continued to No. Lost 11 bouts in forehand basic training duels.

Even if Dimitrov didn't want to, he had to think:
Does his basic skill really need to be improved?
Dimitrov's pride suffered a head-on blow, so that his confidence was also shaken, and everything he once believed in was uncertain.

So, what should he do?
Recently, Dimitrov has been in a stage of self-doubt, and now there is a gap in self-confidence, and then he can no longer control it.

Whoosh, whoosh...

Dimitrov felt a burning sensation in his lungs, and even his breathing became short of breath.

Then, Dimitrov saw Gawain.

Gently clenching fists, the smile on the corner of the mouth blooms recklessly, when the eyes collide, he mercilessly throws stones at others, making fun and ridiculing, completely looking like a bad friend, you can feel gloating from body language without words The ridicule, no face at all.

Looking at Gawain like this, Dimitrov couldn't help but chuckled lightly, a little helplessly and a little funny, and looked down at his racket depressedly.

At this time, a voice came from behind, "Otherwise, why don't you take a rest first?"

Dimitrov turned his head and looked over. It was Agassi standing in the shadows. He was already holding the racket and was about to appear on the stage. It seemed that he was about to take over Dimitrov's position, which made him choke slightly. choke:
Is he being looked down upon now?

And still in front of the two legends Sampras and Agassi?
Damn!

"No, Andrey, I'm fine." Dimitrov replied straight up.

Agassi did not argue, "This is just basic training, there is no need to take it seriously."

Inexplicably, this comforting word made Dimitrov's fighting spirit even higher——

If it was just basic training, then what if he lost eleven rounds in a row?
Wait, can he swear?

(End of this chapter)