Federer's sudden attack tactics were seen by Zhang Guan, but he did not give up. He decided to continue to try the offense, but the effect of trying to attack was not good.
After all, it was Zhang Guan's serve. Federer's strong attack caused him to reveal his flaws, and even an unforced error occurred. Zhang Guan also won three points in a row, and the first set score was 6-6. The two sides need to win two games to decide the outcome of the game.
"A tie-break." Federer couldn't help but think of the game between Zhang Guan and Davydenko. In the tie-break, he scored more than thirty consecutive games or even forty games. He was physically exhausted afterward.
"Forty shots, every ball must be emphasized on the topspin, even if I can't hold it! Zhang Guan is the most powerful athlete in the world. So, even if I can't hold Zhang Guan for a long time, I still need to strengthen my forehand!" Federer began to serve while thinking.
In the tie-break, Federer's serve is more aggressive. Federer also knows that every point in the tie-break is infallible, and it is necessary to strengthen the sense of oppression.
Federer's serve was of very high quality this time. After Zhang Guan received the ball, Federer's forehand was continuously suppressed by extreme limits. After resisting two shots, he lost the ball.
Immediately afterward, Zhang Guan served. After Zhang Guan served, Federer tried to switch from defense to offense, but both attempts failed, but instead showed flaws, Zhang Guan scored two points in a row, and the score of the tie-break became 2- 1.
Then it became Federer's serve, Zhang Guan also launched an attack, but Federer had a wealth of experience and superior technique to resolve Zhang Guan's attack and scored this point, the two sides tied again.
"Perhaps you can try to deal with him using Davydenko's method." Zhang Guan changed his tactics in the next point, constantly seeking stability while preparing to play a long round.
Federer used the forehand to make a few accurate sidelines and cracked the intention of Zhang Guan. The two sides held each other for twelve shots. Eventually, Federer scored this point and the score came to 2-3.
It was Zhang Guan's turn to serve again. Zhang Guan did not need to be too conservative in his serve, but Federer made a defensive posture. After a 10-beat contest between the two sides, Zhang Guan once again equalized the score.
In the tie-break, the two parties who had already played six points and exchanged venues, then Zhang Guan served.
"Federer's forehand is much stronger than Davydenko, playing with Davydenko, I can easily hold more than 30 beats, but with Federer, holding more than 20 beats, this for Federer, is not a very serious consumption. It seems that it is still more flexible to force Federer to make more unforced errors."
The word "flexibility" flashed in Zhang Guan's mind, and coach Zhang's teaching about "running and attacking" also appeared in his mind.
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"Although this set of tactics is based on running, good running can only be regarded as mastering this set of tactics, and if you use this set of tactics well, you need flexible tactics."
"Tennis is not a tactic that only looks at the body, it is more used here." Coach Zhang pointed his head, and then said, "Depends more on the brain, always pay attention to the current situation, analyze the opponent intends to make accurate judgments on each ball and then carry out a targeted counterattack."
"When you can skillfully use this set of tactics, you will know how to change your tactics constantly according to the situation on the spot. The change I am referring to is not passive, but a change you take voluntarily, through tactical changes. Put yourself in a position of advantage, then accumulate the advantage and turn it into a final victory!"
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Zhang Guan returned to reality from the thoughts of his memories, at this time he finally realized the meaning of "flexibility" that Coach Zhang said.
"I use the running and attacking method. If I am dealing with ordinary athletes, maybe I can easily win the game if I run aggressively and change the offensive and defensive rhythm. However, in the face of Federer, it is not enough to do so."
On the next ball, Zhang Guan made a forehand suppression after serving, and then forcibly improved the rhythm of the catch by receiving the ball in advance, but suddenly turned a slow ball and hit Federer by surprise. Zhang Guan temporarily took a 4-3 lead.
"Not only the offensive and defensive rhythm changes but also the tactics have begun to change? If it is just the offensive and defensive rhythm changes, I can easily adapt; if it is purely flexible tactics, I can bear the burden; but the offensive and defensive rhythm changes are accompanied by flexible tactics, which is difficult to cope with." Federer's expression was unprecedentedly solemn, he knew that the next game would become extremely difficult.
Federer's attention became unprecedentedly concentrated, and he dismissed distractions, and at this time he had only the game in his mind.
4-4, 4-5, 5-5, 6-5, 6-6, after five balls, the two sides exchanged sides again.
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In the player's lounge of the stadium, Nadal was looking at the TV on the wall while organizing his equipment. He was also watching this game because the winner of this game would be Nadal's opponent in the final. And, Nadal feels that whether it is Federer or Zhang Guan, the final opponent would be a difficult opponent.
Federer and Nadal are a pair of old enemies, which needless to say; and Zhang Guan's mobility ability is not inferior to Nadal, which is a threat to Nadal, the same flexible pace, Zhang Guan has a faster movement speed and stronger explosive power, and with these, anyone can play with their greatest power on the French Open clay court, which makes Nadal feel that Zhang Guan is more difficult to deal with than Federer.
At this moment in the tiebreaker game, Nadal had stopped his work and was staring at the TV set intently. The current score is 6-6. As long as any player wins two games, they can win the set. At this time, the game becomes more intense and exciting.
The shot gave Federer a close-up, and Federer was ready to start serving.
"Federer is so focused!" Nadal said suddenly while feeling the pressure.
"Making Federer this focus is so rare. It seems that Federer has already played 100% of his state. Perhaps, he will still play at a super level. Can Zhang Guan hold him?"
The next ball, Federer sent an ACE ball, this is the first ACE ball sent by Federer in this game, the score becomes 7-6.
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"ACE!" The referee's voice passed into Zhang Guan's ears.
"It's Federer. He can still send ACE balls at such a tight time!" Zhang Guan admired Federer but found out that Federer's extremely serious expression sent a strong war cry in the game. Zhang Guan could also feel Federer's temperament is also completely different from before. At this time, Federer is the "tennis king" of that heyday!
At the next moment, Zhang Guan suddenly felt his blood boil.
He has dozens of world championship titles. He has broken various records dozens of times. The blood of the champion flows in his bones, and his mind is filled with the belief of victory!
Facing a full-open Federer, facing a Federer with a strong fighting spirit, Zhang Guan's heart has a very strong desire for victory, and the long-latent "heart of the king" began to beat again.
He is the "king" on the track and field, and now he has to be the "king" on the tennis court! The "tennis king" is now standing in front of him, so he wants to knock him down!
Zhang Guan threw the ball and swung it with a fierce blow. Yellow lightning flew over the red court. In the silence of the audience, the referee's voice was exceptionally clear and loud.
"ACE!"