Tennis: He's so obedient!

Chapter 194: Buff Added, Prediction Master, Oh no!
An animation of the ACE ball appeared on the electronic billboard.

Instantly, Zhang Sheng's expression froze on his face.

how?

Am I really a jinx?
I couldn't help but fall into self-doubt.

Zhan Jun, who was standing to the side, turned his head and glanced at Zhang Sheng, suppressing a laugh as he spoke.

"Even after a mistake, Jiang Hong maintained his composure."

"He hit a beautiful, high-speed ace!"

At this moment, the tennis forum immediately became lively.

Wow, Zhang Sheng's prediction is incredibly accurate!

Haha, Jiang Shen is awesome!

What Zhang Sheng needs to do now is support Federer.

Do you know how painful it is for a Jiang fan to not be able to praise Jiang Shen?

……

Jiang Hong blinked. Was the mission really completed just like that?

"receive!"

Jiang Hong immediately recited it silently in his mind.

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have received a reward; Status: Unstoppable Momentum]

After all, playing against Federer would be a great opportunity to gain a boost, so he certainly wouldn't miss it.

【Status: Unstoppable Momentum (Serve +10%, Receive Anticipation +5%)】

To be honest, Jiang Hong didn't feel much.

Federer raised his eyebrows when he saw the bright smile on Jiang Hong's face.

Is it because you hit two aces in a row that you're so happy?

Nevertheless, Federer silently raised the level of threat Jiang Hong posed to him by one notch.

His serving technique is indeed outstanding.

Jiang Hong took two tennis balls from the caddie and returned to the baseline position.

Snapped!
Snapped!
Snapped!
He tapped the racket on the ground a few times, then suddenly reached out, grabbed the tennis ball, and tossed it high into the air.

Federer's eyes shone with focused concentration.

This time, he wasn't going to sit idly by and wait for his doom.

"boom!"

The instant the sound of the ball being struck rang out.

"pretty!"

"Still the high-speed flat shot!"

"Can Jiang Hong maintain his hot streak?"

Federer immediately stepped forward, turned sideways, and hit the ball with his forehand.

"Boom!"

Federer was somewhat surprised to feel the vibration from the racket.

Jiang Hong served several balls in a row with such high quality.

However, Federer still demonstrated his excellent serve return technique.

The entire movement was fluid and graceful, yet the return shot was extremely fierce.

The tennis ball flew straight towards Jiang Hong's backhand side.

After Jiang Hong finished hitting the ball, he realized that Federer had moved forward again.

After the rally began, Federer used his extensive experience to catch Jiang Hong off guard and score the point.

30: 15!
"Roger, that was great!"

"Go for it, Roger."

“Just hit me like that!”

Instantly, a huge roar of shouts and cheers erupted from the stands.

Jiang Hong then returned to the baseline position.

The stadium fell silent instantly.

Throw the ball, push off the ground, swing the racket, and hit the ball.

"Oh!"

A gasp of surprise rang out.

"An inside corner ace! Another ace!"

"In the first service game, Jiang Hong hit three aces."

"Unparalleled serving technique."

Zhan Jun's voice rang out instantly, full of passion.

Zhang Sheng's face turned red from holding back his laughter; it was his job to praise Jiang Hong!
However, Zhang Sheng also suspected that if he opened his mouth, he would make Jiang Hong lose, so he ultimately decided to keep quiet.

40:15, game point.

Jiang Hong secured his first hold point, his fingers gripping the tennis ball.

"boom!"

"OUT!"

The sound of the ball being struck had just begun when the linesman's voice rang out.

The serve went out of bounds!
The service error did not affect Jiang Hong's mood.

Grab another tennis ball from your pocket, ready for your second serve.

He looked up at Federer across from him; the latter's expression remained calm.

Jiang Hong gently turned to the side, slightly raised his heel, and like a fully drawn bow, tossed the tennis ball into the air.

The moment the tennis ball left his fingertips, Jiang Hong's body moved accordingly. He pushed off the ground with his back foot, straightened his knees, and propelled himself forward half a meter.

The shoulder rotates naturally, and the racket, which was originally drooping, is quickly pulled up in an instant, with the wrist curling inward.

"boom!"

The tennis ball spun wildly through the air before crashing heavily to the ground.

Suddenly, it shot up high!
"Topspin!"

Federer's gaze narrowed sharply. Previously, the tennis world was a two-man show, mainly a competition between him and Nadal.

Nadal's signature serve is a super topspin serve.

While Jiang Hong's serve was slightly inferior to Nadal's best performance, it was still comparable to his super topspin serve in his regular form.

In professional tennis, it's a case of biting off more than you can chew; most players strive to excel in one particular skill area, surpassing those of other players.

It's astonishing that a powerful flat-hitting serve like Jiang Hong can also produce such excellent topspin shots.

However, now is not the time to consider these things.

"Outer corner!"

Federer instantly anticipated the serve's landing point and immediately unleashed his signature one-handed backhand.

Although SLR technology is inherently unstable.

However, Federer's return was both flat and fast.

The tennis ball traveled along the center line, heading straight for Jiang Hong's deep baseline.

"Ok?"

Jiang Hong frowned, a hint of doubt in his mind.

Since Federer had already anticipated the landing point and trajectory of his serve, why didn't he choose to change the direction?

Instead, they passed the ball towards the midfield, heading straight down the center line into the deep end zone.

Is it a plan to attack deep into the territory and put pressure on us?
Although the quality of this return shot was already very high, Jiang Hong only had one thought in his mind.

"attack!"

Against a player with Federer's style, if you try to fight him head-on, it will not only be extremely exhausting, but you'll eventually be worn down.

It's either you die or I live!
Jiang Hong opened up his forehand and immediately unleashed a wide-angle change of direction.

Federer's eyes lit up when he saw this.

Just as I expected.

While researching Jiang Hong's information last night, Federer discovered that Jiang Hong is very fond of attacking.

Federer, who had anticipated this, quickly turned his body and took several large steps.

In the blink of an eye, Federer appeared at the sideline position.

Just as the tennis ball was about to fly out of Federer's reach, he suddenly and decisively struck.

He unleashed a powerful cross-court shot with intense spin from the extreme position on his forehand side.

The tennis ball traced an uncanny arc and landed inside the sideline!
"Oops!"

Jiang Hong moved hastily and then swung his racket quickly.

In the end, the racket just hit the air.

40: 30.

Jiang Hong took a deep breath and looked up at Federer across from him.

The opponent deliberately attacked deep into the mid lane just now.

It was clearly a trap he deliberately set for himself.

Jiang Hong shook his head, returned to the baseline, and adjusted his breathing.

Prepare to serve again.

"boom!"

After a crisp sound of the ball being hit, the tennis ball flew out like a cannonball.

"Inner corner? Outside corner?"

"Outer corner!"

Federer's eyes darted around as he considered the landing point of Jiang Hong's serve.

Even the world's number one tennis player, Federer, cannot predict the landing point of a serve with 100% accuracy.

"Outer corner!"

Suddenly, Federer noticed Jiang Hong's wrist, and the answer instantly came to mind.

His body sprang into action, quickly sprinting towards the sideline.

Running, sudden stop, turning, swinging the racket!
Bang!
The racket made a hitting sound, but only for the instant the ball hit the tennis ball.

Federer's expression changed.

Too fast, the spinning is too intense!
"Snapped!"

The tennis ball quickly left the racket and flew away.

The tennis ball landed swiftly and straight on the net.

"Game, Jiang Hong, 1-1!"

The referee's voice rang out quickly.

"pretty!"

"A straight serve, and Jiang Hong won the second game."

"We're back on the same starting line."

Zhan Jun immediately and loudly reported the score of the match.

Jiang Hong let out a breath.

The competition requires taking it one step at a time. Set goals for yourself: get to the finals first, win the first game, win the first set, win the match, and win the championship!
Hold serve in your service game!
The audience was also shouting excitedly.
Although most Chinese fans and spectators supported Jiang Hong before the match.

However, I couldn't help but get excited when I saw Jiang Hong hold serve.

Foreign viewers were also happy, at least today's match wasn't a boring massacre.

Most fans still hope to see a thrilling and intense battle.

After Federer's serve.

His overall performance improved further, and he won the lead with two beautiful serves.

Both times, Jiang Hong correctly guessed the landing point of the tennis ball, but ultimately couldn't return the ball in time.

"30-0!"

Although the advantage in the service game is significant, the key to victory lies in whether or not a break can be achieved.

Facing a deficit, Jiang Hong took a deep breath.

"Even if we can't break Federer's serve, we have to make things difficult for him."

He knew that once Federer gained momentum, the difficulty of his match would increase exponentially!
Jiang Hong pondered Federer's serving pattern in his mind; the previous two serves were both to the outside corner.

"So if this is a single shot, it will probably hit the outer corner again, right?"

Since there's no better way, we have no choice but to take a gamble.

Jiang Hong pushed off the ground and quickly moved sideways towards the sideline.

"Bet on the outer corner!"

The brave are rewarded by fate.

And Jiang Hong was no exception; as expected, Federer served this time.

It's—the outer corner!
Jiang Hong swung his racket quickly, drawing a diagonal line.

If you rush things when facing Federer, he might seize the opportunity.

This time, Jiang Hong became more patient and used his exaggerated speed to engage in a fierce battle with Federer.

Bang!
Bang!
Bang!
The sounds of the ball hitting the shuttlecock rose and fell, with neither side showing any intention of giving way.

After running back and forth, both of them began to pant heavily.

As he ran, Jiang Hong's eyes flickered.

I made a decision in my mind.

"Attack with a backhand!"

Since Federer likes to play with his backhand, I'll grant his wish.

Jiang Hong began relentlessly attacking Federer's backhand.

Federer responded by using his one-handed backhand to return the ball, and occasionally even managed to organize a counterattack.

The fans in the stands gasped in surprise.

After all, DSLR cameras are really cool!
On the tenth beat, Jiang Hong suddenly struck with a forehand flat shot.

They intensified their offensive efforts.

The tennis ball whistled through the air, grazed the net, and bounced low to the ground towards the left half of the court.

Federer crossed his feet, landing about 30 centimeters outside the baseline. He pushed off with his right leg and twisted his upper body to the left.

The moment he touched the ball, Federer's expression suddenly changed. "Oh no!"

"It's too heavy!"

It turned out that Federer's one-handed backhand wasn't powerful enough, and the tennis ball bounced instantly towards Jiang Hong's service line.

The opportunity is coming!

Jiang Hong, of course, wouldn't miss this opportunity. He immediately stepped forward and quickly drew his racket to hit the ball.

boom!
He hit a flat forehand shot, sending the ball directly into Federer's opposite corner.

30: 15.

We've won back a point!
Jiang Hong made no comment and turned back to the baseline position.

I readjusted my receiving stance and kept my eyes fixed on Federer's serve.

"boom!"

The moment the ball struck, Jiang Hong had already begun his move.

"Inner corner!"

The landing point of the tennis ball subconsciously popped into my mind.

Without the slightest hesitation, he immediately took action, stepping forward.

He directly raised his right foot and quickly drew back the ball, which was not a conventional force-dissipating block.

Instead, he used his momentum to deliver a flat forehand shot, accurately hitting the back and side of the tennis ball with the racket face.

The white ball line momentarily dented, then bounced back.

"what?"

"Faced with Federer's serve speed of 205 kilometers per hour, Jiang Hong actually chose to attack first!"

The fans at the scene had expressions of disbelief on their faces.

Even Federer was somewhat surprised.

It's worth noting that his ball speed usually decreases when he serves to the inside corner.

However, this serve was perfect, with a very high ball speed.

Federer couldn't understand how Jiang Hong could always guess the landing point of his serve.

The tennis ball flew like a cannonball, grazing the top of the net and smashing into the T point of the service court.

Federer hadn't fully regained his balance from his serve, but he still managed to reach for the ball with his racket.

But it was all in vain!
The racket and the ball were ultimately still a fist's distance apart.

The score is tied at 30:30.

In tennis forums
"Wow, that's too brutal!"

"I've never been this nervous watching Grand Slams before. Today, I feel like my heart is about to jump out of my chest."

"This is the best result ever achieved by Chinese men's tennis!"

"Just to correct the comment above, it's the best result ever achieved by an Asian man!"

"Jiang Shen's prediction is amazing! He hasn't gotten this service error wrong yet!"

On the fifth ball, Jiang Hong once again successfully predicted Federer's serve.

With both sides locked in a stalemate at the baseline, Federer suddenly opted for a change of tactics.

With his hot touch, he released a beautiful little ball.

Jiang Hong's net play skills are, of course, beyond question.

Quickly move up, position yourself, adjust, and prepare for the next shot.

Bang!
He instantly slicing with a backhand, directly through Federer's defensive zone.

In the ensuing fierce battle at the net, Jiang Hong ultimately emerged victorious.

They pulled one back, making it 30-40.

The Chinese fans in the stands became excited.

Jiang Hong actually got a break point, and this is only the third game!
"One more! One more!"

At that moment, Zhan Jun and Zhang Sheng in the broadcast studio were also very excited.

"Jiang Hong! The opportunity has come!" Zhan Jun's voice suddenly rose, his tone filled with excitement.

"Break point! Who would have thought that in the match between Jiang Hong and Federer, the first break point would be earned by Jiang Hong!"

"This 18-year-old has given us so many surprises."

"The camera focused on Jiang Hong, whose gaze was focused and who did not show any emotional fluctuations despite the break point."

Jiang Hong stood at the baseline, lowered his center of gravity, and lightly leaped to ensure that he could start immediately.

"bring it on!"

Jiang Hong knew that his ability to break serve was inseparable from his "unstoppable momentum".

In that case, let's go all out and win the game.

Federer frowned; he hadn't expected this result at all before the match.

Federer could accept being broken, but getting a break point in the third game was a bit too quick.

However, Federer, who has experienced all kinds of ups and downs, quickly adjusted his mindset.

Throw the ball, push off the ground, swing your arm!
"boom!"

The tennis ball flew out quickly.

The corner kick in Zone 1 wasn't particularly fast, but its landing point was excellent, landing right next to the T-point.

Jiang Hong's attention was focused to the extreme at this moment, and he immediately used his steady serve return technique to smash the ball into Federer's backhand deep area.

Federer immediately countered with a backhand topspin, choosing not to retreat, but instead engaging Jiang Hong head-on at the baseline.

Jiang Hong knew that he couldn't play long rallies against an opponent like Federer.

We must act quickly!
After three rounds of shooting, Jiang Hong found an opportunity that wasn't really an opportunity.

Jiang Hong launched a direct and forceful attack with his forehand.

The tennis ball accelerated instantly, hurtling towards Federer's backhand sideline like a cannonball.

Federer's defensive area is just too wide.

With a quick, long stride and his center of gravity extremely low, almost losing his balance, he managed to slice a short ball at the net with a one-handed backhand.

"what?"

"That's fine!"

The fans at the scene gasped in shock.

"here we go again!"

Federer really likes small balls; he's already hit several in this match.

After the tennis ball flies over the net, it falls rapidly.

Very high quality!
Jiang Hong's heart tightened, and he immediately gritted his teeth!
He unleashed his maximum speed once again, his stride frequency so fast it was almost blurry.

Just as the tennis ball was about to hit the ground a second time, Jiang Hong suddenly thrust his racket under the ball, barely touching it, and flicked it upwards.

In an instant, the tennis ball flew high into the air.

The tennis ball wasn't moving very fast, but Federer's eyes lit up.

With almost no need to move your stance, simply jump lightly and draw the racket back from behind your head.

A clean and powerful overhead smash!
"boom!"

The tennis ball flew like an arrow, heading straight for Jiang Hong's baseline.

"It's over!"

Zhang Sheng shouted out subconsciously.

Jiang Hong's eyes were fixed intently on the trajectory of the tennis ball.

Jiang Hong would certainly not give up on a break point.

At that moment, the leg muscles tensed and exerted force instantly.

Jiang Hong's speed was unleashed, and he sprinted wildly towards the finish line.

"So fast!"

"Can we catch up with this ball?"

Everyone who followed this match had the same question in their mind.

"laugh!"

A series of footsteps rustled through the air.

"Jiang Hong's sliding motion surpasses that of a tennis ball!"

Jiang Hong's body was parallel to the baseline, his right hand was holding a backhand, his arm was fully extended backward, and the racket face hit the tennis ball instantly.

"Boom!"

"A DSLR camera worn behind the back!"

Instantly, people at the scene exclaimed in surprise.

Jiang Hong actually used his signature technique in front of Federer.

Showing off one's skills in front of Guan Yu?

After practicing with Garquist, Jiang Hong's DSLR skills are improving rapidly!
The tennis ball bounced high into the air after landing.

Jiang Hong did not stop. The moment he hit the ball, he immediately turned around at high speed to adjust his position and prepare for the next attack.

Federer was forced back half a step, but immediately and quickly returned the ball.

Jiang Hong immediately adjusted his position with small, quick steps, swiftly drew back the racket, adjusted the racket face, and accelerated with a slight arc.

With a crisp sound, the tennis ball slammed into the corner along the sideline.

Turn a diagonal line into a straight line!
"Game, Jiang Hong, 2-1!"

The stadium fell silent for a brief moment.

Then came a deafening roar.

"It's broken! Jiang Hong has really broken his serve!"

"He broke Federer's serve and became the world's number one."

"Awesome!!"

Jiang Hong clenched his fist, unable to contain his excitement any longer.

[State: Excited (...)]

Jiang Hong's "unstoppable momentum" also disappeared.

The buff time is up!
After the third game, Jiang Hong carried his racket back to the rest area.

He took a sip of the sports drink from the insulated box and began to mentally review the game he had just played.

Federer's expression was serious; he hadn't expected Jiang Hong's predictive ability to be so strong.

Looks like I'll have to change my approach!
"Time!"

As Jiang Hong was pondering this, the referee's voice suddenly rang out.

The 90-second break between sets has ended.

Back at the baseline, Jiang Hong took the tennis ball from the caddie.

Looking up at Federer across from him, the relaxed smile on Federer's face had vanished without a trace.

"It's time for Jiang Hong to serve again. You know, serving has always been his strength. Whether he can widen the gap depends on Jiang Hong's performance in this game."

"Of course, I believe he won't let us down!"

At this moment, Zhang Sheng could no longer contain himself and shouted excitedly.

at the same time!
Jiang Hong's gaze sharpened, and he quickened the pace of his attack.

Throw the ball.

"Snapped!"

One shot, and it went straight to the network.

Federer did not relax despite Jiang Hong's first serve error.

After all, Jiang Hong is not only good at flat serves; according to the data, his opponent's topspin and sidespin serves are also very threatening.

Zhang Sheng was stunned for a moment when he saw this, then waved his hand in response.

"One missed shot is no big deal."

"We believe Jiang Hong can adjust his form, let's look forward to his second serve!"

Jiang Hong gripped the tennis ball, his eyes flickering.

"Conservative or offensive?"

In matches against top players like Federer, playing conservatively often means defeat.

On paper, they are already weaker than their opponent. If they don't give it their all, it will be even more difficult.

With this in mind, Jiang Hong made up his mind.

The tennis ball was gently tossed up with the fingers.

Push off the ground, rotate your body, swing the racket, and hit the ball!
boom!
"So fast!"

Seeing the speed at which the tennis ball was flying, Federer's expression turned serious.

Move your body quickly and immediately to try and complete the hair transfer.

The tennis ball landed heavily on the court.

"OUT!"

The serve went out of bounds!
Instantly, a commotion erupted in the audience.

Jiang Hong actually committed a double fault.

"0-15!"

The referee's voice rang out immediately.

Zhang Sheng's expression froze instantly.

ha?
He felt like he couldn't get rid of this jinxed label.

Zhan Jun, standing next to him, looked at Zhang Sheng with a terrified expression.

The tennis forum was immediately flooded with messages.

[I initially thought everyone was joking, but now I'm sure Zhang Sheng really is a jinx!]

I just praised Jiang Shen, and he made two mistakes in a row.

What kind of causal weapon?

[Could Zhang Sheng say a few words of praise for Federer?]

Jiang Hong's eyebrows immediately furrowed, not because of the double mistake.

Instead, he felt as if his right leg was being pulled when he was pushing off the ground.

Then, a throbbing pain came over me.

(End of this chapter)