Tennis: He's so obedient!

Chapter 180: Straight-set victory over Nadal, advancing to the semifinals (Please subscribe)
The Chinese and Spanish fans in the stands fell silent.

The exaggerated speed of movement and the ball control ability of the backhand are a bit too exaggerated, aren't they?
"A beautiful backhand shot, the score is now 40-40!" Zhan Jun shouted excitedly upon seeing this.

Nadal also did not expect that Jiang Hong would be able to return the ball.

Before the match, Nadal said that Jiang Hong was very likely to have a place in the world's top ten.

So now, Nadal can be certain that as long as Jiang Hong doesn't get injured, or doesn't only unleash his full potential by playing against him.

Therefore, the opponent will definitely appear frequently in future competitions.

"My opponent!"

Nadal stood at the baseline, took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and hit the tennis ball with his racket.

Suddenly, he opened his eyes and looked at the opposite half of the field.

At this moment, Jiang Hong's eyes were piercing, but his face showed no excitement.

There was only one thought in my mind.

"Defeat the opponent!"

Nadal tugged at his shorts and then at his T-shirt.

He then tossed the tennis ball high into the air, spun around, swung his racket, and hit the ball.

The entire movement was skillful and graceful; the tennis ball shot like a cannonball directly into Jiang Hong's half of the court.

The moment Nadal served, Jiang Hong had already started his footwork.

He immediately stepped forward, turned his body to prepare his racket, and hit a wide-angle cross-court shot with his forehand.

Nadal's focus had reached its peak as he faced Jiang Hong's cross-court shot.

He immediately pulled his body apart and returned a heavy, deep forehand topspin shot.

The tennis ball bounced high into the air immediately after landing.

Jiang Hong immediately moved to the side and used a one-handed backhand to push the ball back into Nadal's half of the court.

The two players were locked in a stalemate at the baseline until the eleventh shot.

Nadal suddenly sliced ​​with a backhand, creating a cross-court shot at the net.

The angle was so tricky that it completely broke through Jiang Hong's defense.

"AD: 40!" the referee announced the result of the match.

At this moment, neither the Spanish nor the Chinese fans made a sound, because every subsequent goal was crucial.

"boom!"

After a crisp sound, Nadal hit an inside ace.

"1-1, Nadal holds serve," Zhan Jun said. "It wasn't an easy service game. Nadal had two game points at the beginning, but Jiang Hong won two points in a row."

"Although Jiang Hong did not win this game, his performance of attacking in the return game is still very important and will put pressure on Nadal psychologically."

The match continued, and it was Jiang Hong's serve.

The atmosphere in the stands had clearly changed.

Nadal's fans began to cheer for their idol with even greater enthusiasm, their cheers growing louder and louder.

As for neutral fans—what neutral fans?

Jiang Hong, a newcomer to the tennis world, is just a neutral fan of Nadal. They would definitely hope that Jiang Hong loses, or perhaps they would hope that he plays a beautiful match and then loses.

Only the Chinese fans at the stadium were supporting Jiang Hong, hoping he could win the game.

Jiang Hong stood behind the baseline and dribbled the ball. The noise from the stands didn't seem to bother him.

Uh, no, it definitely had an impact.

The cheers for Nadal on the court made Jiang Hong's gaze even more focused.

The desire to win grew even stronger.

Toss the ball, swing the racket—one shot, out of bounds.

For his second serve, Jiang Hong chose a kick serve with strong spin. The ball bounced high after landing and went straight for Nadal's backhand.

Nadal managed to return the ball over the net with a double-handed backhand, and Jiang Hong immediately stepped forward and hit an inside-out winner with his forehand.

"15-0," the referee announced.

Jiang Hong moved to the other side, preparing for his second serve.

Nadal stared intently at Jiang Hong, observing the details of his movements.

As Jiang Hong was preparing to take a shot, Nadal immediately pushed off the ground and moved quickly.

That's right, he chose to anticipate.

Jiang Hong's serve is indeed of very high quality; if you have to wait for the serve, the pressure on you will be too great.

"Outer corner!"

Sure enough, the tennis ball bounced off the service court and headed straight for Nadal, who had been waiting for a long time and was straddling the sideline.

"boom!"

Nadal's serve return was of extremely high quality, with a deep and powerful shot that directly suppressed Jiang Hong's backhand.

As the rally progressed, Nadal attacked Jiang Hong's backhand for seven consecutive shots, but the topspin ball still bounced very high on the hard court.

Finally, on the eighth beat, Jiang Hong made a mistake.

Backhand return - out of bounds.

"OUT!" The linesman's voice rang out immediately.

"15:15."

Jiang Hong took a tennis ball from the caddie and wiped the sweat from his face.

Standing on the bottom line, after a moment's thought, I ultimately chose to trust my own weapon.

He tossed the tennis ball high into the air, pushed off the ground with his feet, and instantly leaped into the air.

Jiang Hong swung his racket from behind his head and then slammed it down heavily.

With a crisp "snap," the tennis ball flew out like an arrow released from a bow.

The tennis ball hit the angle between the sideline and the free throw line.

Nadal was given no chance to retaliate before the tennis ball flew out of bounds.

"An ace! A serve that hits at 215 km/h! It's the game over!" Zhan Jun shouted immediately.

"30:15."

Nadal immediately frowned when faced with this serve.

If Jiang Hong's serve quality continues to be at such a high level...

That would be very disadvantageous for me!
Therefore, we must find a way.

After Jiang Hong served, Nadal immediately opted for an attack.

Taking a step forward, Nadal immediately unleashed a super topspin forehand.

However, this time, Jiang Hong did not choose to defend with a one-handed backhand.

Instead, they chose to attack head-on!
"You think you can suppress me during my turn?"

Jiang Hong's flat forehand shot contrasted sharply with Nadal's topspin forehand shot. The ball flew back and forth on the court, making the fans in the stadium clench their fists tightly.

"This round has already exceeded 20 shots! Both players are looking for an opportunity!" Zhan Jun's speech quickened as the match progressed.

Nadal relentlessly attacked Jiang Hong's backhand with his forehand, and the topspin caused the ball to bounce higher and higher, posing a severe test to the quality of Jiang Hong's flat shots.

Even so, Jiang Hong will not give up the attack.

When faced with Nadal's high return shot again, Jiang Hong's eyes darted around.

He decided to change his strategy—he sliced ​​the ball with his backhand and placed a small ball.

With a flick of his wrist, Jiang Hong sent the tennis ball flying lightly over the net.

"It's a small ball again!"

Nadal cursed inwardly. Normally, he would have stood near the back of the baseline.

Jiang Hong's ball was of very high quality, landing about forty centimeters from the net.

However, Nadal was not prepared to give up and immediately caught up quickly, even as the tennis ball bounced up.

His gaze sharpened. "Perhaps this is an opportunity."

He prepared to deliver the winning blow with his forehand and swung it out powerfully.

pity!

Jiang Hong had already predicted Nadal's hitting method, and even the trajectory was exactly the same.

With a push of his feet, he lunged forward toward his forehand position.

"Snapped!"

A beautiful passing shot, hitting a gap that Nadal couldn't reach!

"Winning point! 40-15! An incredible round! Jiang Hong has once again demonstrated his ability to adapt to the situation!" Zhan Jun almost shouted.

The stadium erupted in thunderous applause, and this time, even many Spanish fans couldn't help but applaud.

This guy's ball skills—seem pretty impressive.

Zhang Sheng excitedly commented: "This point perfectly demonstrates Jiang Hong's tennis wisdom. In a passive situation, he did not choose to passively defend and wait for his opponent to make a mistake, but instead created an opportunity for himself by changing the rhythm."

Jiang Hong clenched his fist and shouted to himself.

That point was very important for both sides, as winning an attack is a huge morale booster.

The result of this morale boost was that Jiang Hong once again delivered a 208 km/h inside corner kick.

Nadal did anticipate this time, but he was still a step too late.

Ultimately, the tennis ball hit the racket, but there wasn't enough time to control it, and it flew out of bounds.

Serve straight point, hold serve!
"2-1, Jiang Hong holds serve, continuing to lead in the second set," Zhan Jun summarized.

After a short break, the match resumed, and it was Nadal's serve.

The Spaniards' momentum has completely changed, and this is reflected in the game itself.

He easily won the first point with his powerful serve and subsequent forehand winner.

"15-0."

On the second point, Jiang Hong attempted to receive the serve and launch an attack, but Nadal had already anticipated it and won the point with a forehand cross-court shot.

"30-0."

In the third point, during a long rally, Nadal repeatedly attacked Jiang Hong's backhand with his forehand, hitting the same spot for eight consecutive shots.

Jiang Hong defended tenaciously, but on the ninth shot, his backhand return went into the net.

"40-0, Nadal easily secured three game points."

Zhan Jun commented, "Nadal demonstrated his dominance in this game, giving Jiang Hong almost no chance."

Zhang Sheng analyzed, "Nadal has clearly simplified his tactics, which is to continuously attack Jiang Hong's backhand. Although this tactic is direct, it is very effective."

In the fourth point, Nadal served an ace, ending the match immediately.

2: 2!

The score fluctuated, and Nadal held serve.

The Spanish fans in the stadium immediately cheered.

"Rafa, Rafa!"

"Love game!"

"Chinese kid, still so arrogant?"

"2-2, Nadal holds serve. A very clean and decisive hold," Zhan Jun said.

When it was Jiang Hong's turn to serve, he did not serve directly.

Instead, he turned around, took a towel from the table, and wiped his sweat.

He could sense Nadal's improved quality in the second set, with each shot becoming increasingly powerful.

"Snapped!"

In the next two games, both sides displayed an extremely high level of competition.

Nadal held his serve with impeccable defense and consistent performance, while Jiang Hong also held his serve with powerful serves and decisive attacks.

"3-3, the second set is still very close," Zhan Jun commented. Zhang Sheng nodded and analyzed from the side, "The match has entered the middle stage, and both sides have a thorough understanding of each other's tactics. Now it's a contest of execution and mental fortitude in crucial moments."

The seventh game, Jiang Hong's serve.

The game had just begun when a commotion broke out in the audience.

"Oh, there was a little incident at the scene. Nadal's uncle, Toni Nadal, shouted something to Nadal from inside the players' box."

"If you follow tennis, you should know that Toni Nadal is Rafa Nadal's uncle. He has been Rafa's coach since Rafa was three years old."

"Although Nadal is a left-handed player, he is not actually left-handed. His uncle specifically had him practice holding the racket with his left hand."

Zhan Jun really enjoys introducing celebrities in the audience to the viewers during the game.

Jiang Hong was not distracted by this and immediately served a clean and crisp ace.

"15-0."

In the second point, Nadal's serve return was of extremely high quality, with a deep and powerful spin. During the long rally, Jiang Hong's forehand attack went out of bounds.

"15-15."

In the third point, Jiang Hong decided to change tactics and chose to serve and volley.

With a crisp "snap," Jiang Hong immediately rushed towards the net, preparing to block Nadal's return shot.

However, Nadal also demonstrated his superior skills and tactics, scoring directly with a precise passing shot.

"15-30! Nadal scores consecutive points, one more point and he'll be at game point!" Zhan Jun said in a low voice.

Jiang Hong stood at the baseline and rubbed the tennis ball slightly with his fingers.

His eyes flashed, and suddenly he tossed the ball up and swung his racket hard.

The ball was still moving very fast, heading straight for the inside corner.

Nadal managed to return the ball over the net.

Jiang Hong certainly wouldn't miss this opportunity, and immediately stepped forward to deliver a forehand flat strike.

"30-30."

The fifth point saw a long rally. Nadal relentlessly attacked Jiang Hong's backhand, hitting the same spot ten times in a row.

Jiang Hong defended tenaciously, but on the eleventh shot, his backhand return went into the net.

"30-40, Nadal has a break point!"

The atmosphere in the stadium reached a fever pitch. Nadal's fans chanted their idol's name.

"LaFerrari, LaFerrari!"

Hopefully Nadal can break serve, while Chinese fans hope Jiang Hong can hold serve.

Jiang Hong stood at the baseline, his expression unchanged, his mood unaffected by Nadal's break point.

"After all, a break point doesn't necessarily mean a break!"

He glanced at Nadal's position and noticed that the Spaniard was positioned far behind the baseline, clearly to guard against his flat serve.

"However, I'm not just good at powerful serves!"

Instead of aiming for power, he served a tricky sidespin serve that bounced outwards after landing, forcing Nadal to stretch his body to receive it, resulting in a poor return.

Jiang Hong immediately stepped forward and scored directly with a powerful, wide-angled shot.

"Brilliant tactical change! Jiang Hong saved the break point! Tie!" Zhang Sheng exclaimed.

In the next point, Jiang Hong pulled back and forth during the rally, launched a fierce attack from the baseline, and hit the ball directly into Nadal's backhand triangle area.

Nadal made a forced error, returning the ball out of bounds.

"OUT!"

As the linesman announced the score, the score was revealed.

"AD:40!"

This time, Jiang Hong chose to trust his strongest weapon – the powerful flat serve.

The ball flew towards Nadal's body like lightning. Nadal managed to block it with his backhand, and the ball flew into the air.

Jiang Hong had already reached the net and ended the point with a powerful smash.

"Hold serve! Jiang Hong withstood the pressure and held this crucial service game!" Zhan Jun exclaimed excitedly.

The score became 4-3, with Jiang Hong continuing to lead.

The eighth game, Nadal's serve.

The Spaniards still looked determined, but their return shots were noticeably less threatening than in previous matches.

Nadal scored the first point directly with his powerful serve.

"15-0."

In the second point, Jiang Hong's serve return was of extremely high quality, deep and powerful. During the long rally, Nadal's forehand attack went out of bounds.

"15-15."

On the third point, Nadal served and moved to the net, but Jiang Hong was prepared and scored directly with a precise passing shot.

"15-30! Jiang Hong scores consecutive points, just one more point and we'll have a break point!" Zhan Jun exclaimed excitedly.

The fourth point became the turning point of the entire game.

Nadal made a first serve error, and then served his second. Jiang Hong decisively stepped forward, launched a forehand attack on Nadal's second serve, and returned the ball straight to Nadal's backhand.

Nadal returned the ball to the midfield with a backhand, and Jiang Hong immediately stepped forward, preparing for a forehand winner—Nadal sprinted and saved the ball.

Jiang Hong attacked again, and Nadal saved it once more. On the third attempt, Jiang Hong changed direction, delivering a backhand diagonal shot that traced an unusual trajectory before landing on the sideline.

"Winner! 15-40! Jiang Hong has two break points!" Zhan Jun almost stood up from the commentary booth.

The entire stadium fell silent; everyone realized the importance of this point. Nadal stood at the baseline, wiping away sweat with a towel, a rare hint of wavering flashing in his eyes.

The first break point.

Nadal serves, first serve out of bounds.

For his second serve, he chose to aim at Jiang Hong's forehand.

Jiang Hong returned the ball with a forehand, landing very deep and directly in front of Nadal.

Nadal returned the ball to the midcourt with a backhand, and Jiang Hong immediately stepped forward, preparing to hit the winning point with his forehand—but he noticed that Nadal had already moved to the forehand position, and his increased tactical attributes had come into play!

"Shake it!"

He pretended to hit a forehand down the line, but at the last moment changed the racket face and hit a forehand cross-court shot! The ball drew a beautiful trajectory and landed in a corner that Nadal could not reach!
"Winner! Break! Jiang Hong has broken serve in the second set! 5-3! He will serve for the match!" Zhan Jun shouted excitedly.

Zhang Sheng's voice also grew louder: "A historic moment! Jiang Hong broke Nadal's serve in the second set! He's just one step away from winning the match!"

The audience erupted in applause that was a mixture of surprise, admiration, and disbelief.

No one had anticipated this before the match.

After successfully breaking serve, Jiang Hong did not make any excessive celebrations.

Zhan Jun summarized: "Dear viewers, we may be witnessing one of the greatest upsets in tennis history. 18-year-old Chinese star Jiang Hong is leading in the first set in Madrid, then 5-3 in the second, and is about to serve for the match!"

Zhang Sheng's face was beaming: "Jiang Hong's performance has exceeded everyone's expectations. His technique, tactics, mentality, and physical fitness have all reached an amazing level. Now, he needs to stay calm and finish the game."

In the ninth game, Jiang Hong served to win the match.

The atmosphere in the entire stadium reached a fever pitch.

Nadal's fans chanted loudly, hoping their hero could pull off a miracle.

Damn it, I hope this doesn't happen again, I'm not going to get defeated by Jiang Hong!
Meanwhile, the Chinese fans were filled with excitement. Were they going to witness history live?
Jiang Hong stood behind the baseline and dribbled the ball. All eyes were on him. He tossed the ball and swung his racket—

"boom!"

One inside shot, and it's a point! Ace!

"15-0! A perfect start!" Zhan Jun shouted.

For the second point, Jiang Hong served again to the inside corner, and Nadal barely touched the ball, but the return shot went out of bounds.

"30-0!"

When Nadal scored the third point, it was as if he had suddenly woken up.

They actually began to resist, taking a step forward and launching a preemptive attack.

A topspin forehand shot was aimed directly at Jiang Hong's backhand side.

The rally began with Nadal relentlessly attacking Jiang Hong's backhand.

This time, Nadal's attack was extremely determined!
Finally, on the seventh shot, Nadal suddenly increased the power and spin, and Jiang Hong's backhand return went directly out of bounds.

"30-15."

Jiang Hong exhaled, but instead of serving, he wiped the sweat from his face and returned to the baseline.

The fourth point, Jiang Hong serves, but the serve goes out of bounds.

The viewers in front of the television seemed even more nervous than Jiang Hong.

At this moment, their eyes were fixed on the figure on the television.

"Jiang Shen, don't be nervous!"

"Hold on!"

"It's just one last push to beat Nadal!"

For his second serve, he chose the outside corner, and Nadal attacked with his forehand, returning the ball straight to Jiang Hong's feet.

Jiang Hong managed to return the ball over the net, and Nadal immediately moved to the net and scored with a forehand volley.

"30-30! Nadal has narrowed the gap to two points!" Zhan Jun's voice was tense.

Jiang Hong took a deep breath.

"Calm down!"

"He who travels a hundred li is only halfway there at ninety!"

Although it seems like you're very close to victory, anything can happen during a match.

Faced with the three giants who were about to defeat the future, Jiang Hong still felt a sense of unease.

Standing at the baseline, Jiang Hong tossed the tennis ball high into the air, pushed off the ground, turned his body, and swung his racket!
With a "snap," the tennis ball flew out instantly.

It smashed directly into the inside corner of Nadal's service court. He took a step forward, spun around, and swung his racket with topspin forehand.

The two players ran back and forth along the baseline, each shot filled with power and determination.

On the tenth shot, Jiang Hong attacked with his forehand, and the ball hit the net and bounced.

Everyone's eyes were fixed on the tennis ball.

It then slowly shifted and slid into Nadal's court!
Even a god couldn't save a ball like that.

"Lucky ball! 40-30! Jiang Hong has the first match point!" Zhan Jun exclaimed excitedly.

A huge uproar erupted in the audience.

Jiang Hong stood at the bottom line and took a deep breath.

He could feel his heart pounding violently in his chest.

At this moment, Jiang Honghe wasn't observing Nadal; he was only focused on playing his own game well.

With a single shot, the tennis ball flew out instantly.

"OUT!"

It went out of bounds.

The scene was completely silent, everyone watching Jiang Hong's every move.

Jiang Hong tossed the tennis ball high into the air, pushed off the ground, rotated his body, swung his racket, and hit the ball!
At a speed of 210 kilometers per hour, the tennis ball transformed into a yellow-green lightning bolt, landing directly in the outer corner of the service court.

Nadal stretched out his body and returned the ball to Jiang Hong's backhand side.

The rally began with both players running back and forth along the baseline.

This time, neither side chose to play defensively.

Attack! Keep attacking!
"This round has already exceeded 20 shots! Both players have chosen to attack, looking for an opportunity." Zhan Jun's commentary quickened as the tension of the match increased.

Nadal kept attacking Jiang Hong's backhand, but the topspin ball still bounced very high on the hard court.

Jiang Hong tried to adjust his hitting point, and on the fifteenth shot, he decided to change his strategy—a backhand slice and a drop shot.

Nadal quickly moved to the net, preparing a forehand winner—but Jiang Hong anticipated the move accurately, moving to the forehand side in advance and hitting a beautiful passing shot directly into the gap that Nadal couldn't reach!

"Match over! Jiang Hong has won the second set! 6-3! He has defeated world number two Nadal 2-0 and advanced to the Madrid Masters semifinals!" Zhan Jun shouted excitedly, his voice trembling with excitement.

(End of this chapter)