Zhang Guan came to the midfield, swung his racket and hit a diagonal shot at a small angle.
Faced with such a small angle diagonal ball, Federer had no choice but to rush forward and reluctantly catch the ball.
"Midfield interception, will you connect to the net?" While Federer returned the ball, he turned around and saw that Zhang Guan had already run towards the net.
"Sure enough, it was a follow-up to the ball after the midfield interception!" Federer sighed to himself. He stopped and did not try to continue to catch the ball, because Federer knew where Zhang Guan's next ball would land, and he couldn't reach it no matter what. neutral position.
Sure enough, Zhang Guan hit the ball diagonally behind Federer, and the tennis ball landed accurately in the bounds. Zhang Guan won the ball and also won the second game.
Federer lost another set, but he had a strange feeling in his heart.
Most volleyballs in tennis are played in front of the net. Volleyballs in front of the net are a very important part of front-of-the-net skills. However, not all balls are suitable for volleying in front of the net, so the midfield interception appears. of this technology.
However, the midfielder is a certain distance from the net, and the angle of returning the ball is more towards the bottom line, so the midfield interception is far less lethal than the net volley, and it is almost impossible to kill with one hit. So the world champion Sampras invented a routine, which is to intercept the ball in the midfield and then follow the ball to the net. This can be regarded as a change in Sampras's playing style in front of the net.
The midfield volley followed by the ball hitting the net has very high technical requirements. Since the retirement of the world champion Sampras, fewer and fewer players use the net style, and the number of players who are more proficient in using this move has become increasingly high. Come less and less. Among the active players, there is only one person who can use this move superbly, and that is Federer.
Although Federer likes to catch the ball on the baseline, as an offensive-oriented player with comprehensive skills, Federer's offensive methods of course also include midfield volleys and then following the ball to the net, and Federer's use of this set of techniques is not weaker than Sanguine's. Plas, in the game, too many opponents have been defeated by Federer's move.
Today, Zhang Guan used a midfield volley in front of Federer and then followed the ball to the net. It was like a martial arts master being defeated by his best stunt. Of course Federer would have a weird feeling in his heart.
"What the hell? Isn't this my play style? Zhang Guan is using my play style." Federer frowned in displeasure. Then he looked at the score. In the first set, he was already 0-0. 2 is behind.
"We can't lose anymore, we have to keep serve in the next game."
…
In the ESPN studio, Sampras stared at Zhang Guan on the broadcast screen with wide eyes.
"After intercepting in the midfield, he followed the ball to the net. Zhang Guan used my style of play! Zhang Guan's timing was quite good. It didn't insult my skills!" Sampras sighed silently in his heart.
In sports, even the same technology will have different representatives in different eras, such as the fadeaway jumper in basketball. In the 1990s, when people mentioned the fadeaway jumper, they would definitely think of Jordan, a famous basketball player. If a player completes a beautiful fadeaway jumper, he will definitely be called a "Jordan-like fadeaway jumper"; in the 21st century, when people think of fadeaway jumpers, Kobe Bryant is what people think of. If an athlete completes a fadeaway jumper, , will be regarded as "Kobe Bryant's fadeaway jumper."
The same is true in tennis. A midfielder intercepts and then follows the ball to the net. If it was placed in the 1990s, it would be Sampras's style of play, but in the first decade of the 21st century, it would become Federer's playing style, including Sampras and Federer, both users, also believe that this style of play is their own style.
At this time, the ESPN commentator's voice sounded: "The second game between the two sides has ended. Zhang Guan temporarily leads Federer with a score of 2-0. I think this result is something that many people did not expect. Mr. Sampras, Can you comment on the two games just now for us?"
"Okay." Sampras came to his senses, and then said: "Judging from the start, Federer was a little slow to get started, so he made some mistakes; while Zhang Guan seized several important opportunities. This is also the key to his ability to take the lead. But the game has just begun after all, and I think the two athletes will bring us a very fierce game next.”
"A fierce match? You mean Federer will be in a tough match?" The commentator sounded suspicious.
"I know that before the game, many people were not optimistic about Zhang Guan. The reason why everyone was not optimistic about Zhang Guan was not because Zhang Guan was weak, but because Federer was too strong. But I think the difference between Zhang Guan and Federer During the period, the strength gap is not as big as everyone imagined, and the two are probably at the same level." Sampras said.
"Oh, Mr. Sampras does have unique insights." The commentator smiled and continued: "But Federer's recent form is very good! At this Australian Open, he advanced from the first round to the final, without Lose a set and win every game 3-0.”
"Zhang Guan also didn't lose a set, winning every game 3-0." Sampras then added: "And Zhang Guan's opponents are not weak either, Gonzalez, Davydenko, Haas, Nalbandian, and Grosjean, Zhang Guan defeated five seeded players in total before finally advancing to the finals. His path to advancement seems to be more difficult than Federer."
The commentator nodded: "You are right. Judging from the results of both sides advancing to the finals, they are indeed evenly matched! The third game of the two sides is about to begin. Let us turn the screen back to the competition scene!"
…
In the court, Federer started his second serve.
"Drink!" Federer raised his hand and hit an ACE ball, taking the lead.
On the next serve, although Federer did not score directly through the serve, he gained the advantage on the court through the serve, and then continued to press the forehand and won another goal.
The score reached 30-0. Federer had a very smooth start. However, on the next shot, Federer made a mistake on his first serve and was blocked by Zhang Guan on his second serve. After a few shots, Federer tried to attack Zhang Guan's backhand, but he failed to control the direction well. Jiang Qiu hit the ball out of bounds and Zhang Guan got a goal back.
"Did Federer just attack my backhand?" Zhang Guan could feel that Federer had found the state of the game and he would soon use one of his best tactics.
I saw Federer's fourth serve. This time, Federer served directly to Zhang Guan's backhand position.
Zhang Guan had no choice but to fight back with his backhand, and this was obviously what Federer had expected. He began to use his forehand to force Zhang Guan's backhand.
"Sure enough, it is Federer's most commonly used tactic!" Zhang Guan was a little helpless. Although his backhand was good, it was definitely not as good as Federer's forehand.
Federer continued to force Zhang Guan's backhand, and Zhang Guan slowly fell into a disadvantage.
Suddenly, Federer made a forehand move, and the ball landed almost along the sideline. Zhang Guan wanted to chase it, but it was too late!
"40-15!" When the referee announced, the audience also gave Federer warm applause.
"My guess is correct. Federer has really started to use this style of play. Pressing the backhand and then mobilizing the forehand. This move can undoubtedly exert the greatest power in Federer's hands. As long as Federer doesn't make mistakes on his own initiative, I'm afraid. It’s very difficult to break this trick!”
Zhang Guan took a deep breath. He knew that Federer had found his touch. The flawless peak Federer finally appeared after two games!
Please give me a guaranteed monthly ticket, thank you to book friends Night Fishing for a Coirella Man, book friend tail number 4049, Tang Yu Xiaobao, and I love fantasy. Fantasy, MRHoratio, the cutest person on this site, Waiting Hook, Eight Wild Emperors, Special Service Brigade, Kun Tiao, "" Onizuka, Zhuge Yixiong, 99***92, Riding Piggy 1, Looking at the sea with a happy mind Trumpet reward!
(End of chapter)