Tennis: He's so obedient!

Chapter 207: Feint, between-the-legs shot, victory!
When Jiang Hong made that crucial break, the previously quiet stands instantly erupted into a frenzy.

Cheers and applause mingled together.

"Pretty!"

"Hold on, Jiang Shen!"

"Take the first set!"

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Jiang Hong successfully broke serve for the second time, bringing the score to 4-3.

The post quickly became a hot topic after it was published.

"Wow, I knew Jiang Shen would do it!"

"It seems the scales of victory have completely tipped in our favor."

"Jiang Shen has crushed Davydenko's morale in one fell swoop!"

However, everyone's joys and sorrows are different.

For example, at this moment, Davydenko swung his racket in frustration.

During the stalemate at the baseline just now, I completely forgot about Jiang Hong, his trump card.

The opponent's net play skills are definitely at a level far exceeding those of other players.

A Russian fan at the scene slammed his fist on the armrest of his chair.

He angrily cursed, "Sukabul!"

"This Chinese kid is actually in the lead!"

"Davydenko, wake up! Wake up!"

They shouted loudly at Davydenko.

Davydenko is basically used to this.

This kind of thing often happens whenever we're behind, especially if there are Russian fans in the stadium.

There will be a short break between games after the odd-numbered games are finished.

Davydenko took a deep breath, returned to the rest area, sat down, and took off his hat, his head gleaming under the lights.

Another reason why his commercial value is not as high as Safin's is that Safin is handsome, while he is bald.

He wiped the sweat from his head with a towel, pondering his tactics for dealing with Jiang Hong.

If they can't figure out a way to deal with Jiang Hong, they'll probably have to hand over the first set of the match.

"Time!"

As the referee's voice rang out, Jiang Hong and Davydenko returned to the field.

The eighth game was Jiang Hong's serve.

"Keep it!"

"Break!"

Jiang Hong and Davydenko simultaneously raised their heads, looked at each other, and a thought popped into their minds.

Jiang Hong adjusted his grip on the racket handle, took a deep breath, and fixed his gaze on Davydenko's position.

It's not just the receiver observing the server.

In fact, the serving player will also observe the receiving player's movements.

At times like these, it's not just a contest of skills, but also a battle of tactics between the players on both sides.

At this moment, Davydenko stood with his feet shoulder-width apart, lowering his center of gravity.

When he returned to the field, Davydenko did not wear a hat, and his bald head gleamed coldly under the lights.

Their gazes were like those of a hunter, fixed intently on Jiang Hong's thrower.

It seems the other party has readjusted their mindset.

Jiang Hong stood sideways, gently tossed the ball into the air with his left hand, and then exerted force with his body.

The racket traced a sharp arc, accompanied by a crisp sound of impact.

boom!
"Inside corner flat shot!"

Davydenko immediately became extremely alert.

The tennis ball slammed into the center line and hurtled rapidly toward Davydenko's forehand sideline.

As Jiang Hong returned to his position, his eyes were also fixed on his opponent.

This shot was designed to pressure the opponent's positioning, making it difficult for them to return the ball with power.

The body has already completed the swing and is even ready to connect with the next attack.

Davydenko indeed regained his form, and his movement speed was astonishing.

The instant the tennis ball bounced off the ground, he pushed off with his left foot, turned sideways, and swung his arm out like lightning.

Forehand smash.

He pushed the ball directly back to Jiang Hong's backhand side, landing it extremely deep.

The tennis ball landed close to the baseline.

Faced with this, Jiang Hong could only retreat to defend and barely managed to use a backhand slice to return the ball over the net.

"not good!"

The moment Jiang Hong hit the ball, his heart suddenly tightened.

Unexpectedly, Davedenko added a considerable amount of spin to his shot.

He didn't notice the spin, so the return shot was slightly high.

This gave Davydenko an opportunity to attack.

As expected, Davydenko did not hold back.

Having anticipated Jiang Hong's return trajectory early on, he positioned himself in the midfield and delivered a powerful forehand flat shot down the line, directly passing over Jiang Hong's backhand.

Just as Jiang Hong tried to save the ball, his racket hit nothing but air.

Jiang Hong staggered for a moment before managing to regain his footing.

He looked up and glanced at Davydenko across from him.

I couldn't help but feel a little annoyed, not annoyed at the other person, but dissatisfied with myself.

Now his opponents are no longer those ranked outside the top 100.

They are all top-level players, and even if you successfully break serve and take the lead, it doesn't mean you've won the set.

Any lapse in concentration gives the opponent an opportunity.

Davydenko clenched his fist and roared at the stands where the Russian spectators were gathered.

The following points proved that Davydenko's performance was not a final burst of energy before his death.

Davydenko used his exceptional defense to launch attacks, then looked for weaknesses.

15-40.

The Chinese fans, who had just relaxed, tensed up again.

Davydenko actually got a break point.

Is the game going to end in a draw again?
Jiang Hong took a deep breath. This time, he didn't choose any fancy spinning tactics.

Instead, he tosses the tennis ball high into the air, pushes off the ground with his feet, leaps high, and swings his racket from behind his head.

"boom!"

In an instant, an extremely fast flat serve rushed past.

After hitting the ball into the service area, it quickly flew out.

Davydenko had barely taken two steps when the tennis ball flew off the court.

fast!
Extreme speed.

"30:40."

Jiang Hong pulled one back, but that doesn't mean he can relax.

Because Davydenko still has a break point.

Once the opponent capitalizes, the ace shot from before becomes meaningless.

Before serving, Jiang Hong glanced at Davydenko's movements.

His eyes flickered, and he decided to change tactics.

boom!
A precise outside serve in an instant pulled Davydenko out of bounds.

Then, Jiang Hong rushed to the net.

That's right, Jiang Hong chose to serve and volley.

His approach to the net was extremely aggressive; he reached the service court in just three steps.

Davydenko frowned when he saw this.

Suddenly changing the angle of the racket face, a straight shot is hit in an instant, rushing out along the sideline.

It's obvious they want to beat up Jiang Hong, who has traveled through time.

Jiang Hong's eyes were fixed on the tennis ball, and his feet moved quickly.

Keep your wrist taut and quickly draw back the racket with your forehand.

With a sudden, sharp change of direction, he completely broke through Davydenko's defense.

"40:40, a tie."

After that, Jiang Hong took the lead twice, but Davydenko managed to turn the tide both times.

Finally, after taking the lead for the third time, Jiang Hong ended the game with a beautiful inside ace.

With a score of 5-3, Jiang Hong truly took the lead over Davydenko and had the opportunity to end the first set.

In the ninth inning, Davydenko had no way out.

If we can't hold serve in this game, we'll lose the first set.

However, the pressure did not distort Davydenko's movements; on the contrary, his serves became much more aggressive.

boom!
boom!
30: 0.

The game started with two straight serves.

After the point ended, Jiang Hong did not immediately adjust his position to receive the serve.

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

"no!"

"If we continue to follow Davydenko's rhythm, this match will most likely be dragged into the next game."

"attack!"

After putting down the towel, Jiang Hong returned to the baseline, bent his knees slightly, and leaned forward.

Davydenko tossed the ball up and swung his racket quickly.

boom!
"Topspin!"

Jiang Hong's eyes flickered for a moment, then he immediately started moving, quickly heading towards the arena.

The tennis ball traces a parabola in the air and then hurtles forward at high speed after landing.

"What does he want to do?"

Davydenko's eyebrows furrowed suddenly when he saw Jiang Hong's actions.

"A preemptive attack?"

That's right, Jiang Hong chose to launch a preemptive attack!
Move ahead of time, when the tennis ball bounces to shoulder height.

Jiang Hong suddenly turned to the side and decisively countered with a backhand strike.

The racket face opens slightly at the moment of impact, and the wrist flicks upward.

He hit a high lob shot directly.

The unexpected return shot flew directly over Davydenko's head as he went to the net and landed precisely near the baseline.

"30:15!"

Davydenko took a deep breath; he was determined to win this service game.

Faced with Jiang Hong's attack, Davydenko decisively chose the most efficient serve.

That's right, it's a flat shot!

After serving, Davydenko quickly moved to the net.

Jiang Hong moved quickly, returning the ball straight to the sideline.

Davydenko quickly lowered his body and delivered a very difficult half-volley.

In an instant, the tennis ball flew towards Jiang Hong's backhand side with astonishing speed.

Watching the trajectory of the tennis ball.

They were far from Jiang Hong's location, so the outcome was practically a death sentence.

However, Jiang Hong had no intention of giving up and immediately moved to his backhand position.

boom!
The tennis ball hit the ground.

Jiang Hong's eyes flashed, and he immediately stomped his feet hard on the ground.

He leaped out and suddenly swung his racket in mid-air, successfully saving the ball.

However, Jiang Hong, who was in the air, had no time to worry about the quality of the return ball.

The return shot was both high and slow.

Davydenko was certainly not indifferent to this scene.

He immediately went online, suddenly jumped high, and delivered a powerful smash.

Despite the barrage of returns like cannonballs, Jiang Hong did not give up.

After moving at high speed, he incredibly managed to block the ball back.

After a few rallies along the baseline, both sides...

He was clearly in a defensive posture.

Clearly, Jiang Hong wasn't planning to give up this point easily.

Facing Davydenko's return, quickly draw back the racket, with the racket face in a vertical position.

"Horizontal attack!"

Davydenko noticed Jiang Hong's subtle movement immediately.

So he quickly moved towards his forehand position.

Jiang Hong's eyes lit up, "This is the time I've been waiting for!"

At the moment of impact, the racket face angle is suddenly changed, the backswing angle is shortened, and the speed is suddenly increased.

boom!
A forehand straight shot smashed into Davydenko's opposite corner.

Davydenko was still moving when he stopped and turned to look at where the tennis ball had landed.

"Am I being lied to?"

Jiang Hong not only has solid technical skills, but also has a very good tactical reserve.

The score is 30:30, a tie.

This time, Davydenko truly felt the pressure. If Jiang Hong scored again, he would have set point.

Perhaps due to pressure, Davydenko made a mistake on his first serve, hitting the net.

Davydenko opted for a conservative approach on the second ball, serving a diplomatic serve.

Jiang Hong immediately opened the net and quickly swung his racket. The tennis ball hit the sweet spot of the racket, bounced back at high speed, and grazed right past Davydenko.

Return to ace!

40: 30.

The stadium fell silent, awaiting the result of the point.

Davydenko immediately hit a high-quality topspin shot.

After running, Jiang Hong used a backhand to return the ball to the middle.

Both sides launched attacks, searching for each other's weaknesses.

Davydenko launched a series of attacks on Jiang Hong's backhand, attempting to force Jiang Hong into a forced error.

However, the more crucial the ball is, the more stable Jiang Hong's mentality becomes.

With the addition of a dedicated virtual sparring partner, Jiang Hong's backhand is practically impregnable.

Every backhand shot can send the ball deep into the paint.

During the stalemate, Jiang Hong took the initiative to make a change.

Arrive at the hitting point early and swing your arm in front of your body for a wide backswing.

The moment he touched the ball, Jiang Hong made another feint.

It looks like he's going to hit a forehand straight shot.

Davydenko hesitated upon seeing this.

Is it true or false?

He's already been fooled once, so he probably won't use the same tactic repeatedly in such a short period of time!

It's very likely they'll hit a forehand straight shot to make you think it's fake.

With that in mind, Davydenko immediately moved toward his forehand.

At that very moment, at the last second of his shot, Jiang Hong switched to a backhand cross-court shot.

boom!
“Game, Jiang Hong, 6-3.”

Davydenko stood there, stunned.

I was surprised to find myself falling for the same trick so quickly.

In an instant, Davydenko got carried away and swung his racket away violently.

It crashed directly onto the court and broke completely.

Davydenko received a warning from the referee.

He picked up his racket and returned to the rest area.

He's not a short-tempered person, but losing a game like this made him unable to suppress his frustration!

I can only try to calm myself down, after all, the game isn't over yet.

There is still a chance to turn things around, and the most important thing to do is to think about the tactics for the next game.

The match restarted, and the two players returned to the field.

Because Jiang Hong was receiving serve in the final game of the previous set, she served in the first game of the second set.

After receiving the tennis ball from the caddie, I gently tapped it a few times.

He then took a deep breath and stood behind the baseline.

He turned his head and glanced at Davydenko across from him.

Hmm, that bald head is a bit dazzling.

boom!
Jiang Hong's first ball traveled at a speed of 212 kilometers per hour straight to the outer corner of Davydenko's service area.

Davydenko only ran two steps before giving up.

While running extensively and making numerous saves during a match may seem exciting, it is often counterproductive for the players.

After all, the physical exertion required takes at least two or three games to recover.

Therefore, as a top player, you must learn to give up.

In the first service game, Jiang Hong did not encounter much resistance and easily held serve.

1: 0!

Davydenko held a tennis ball in his hand, and his first shot was a high-speed flat shot.

The ball's speed also exceeded 200 kilometers per hour.

Jiang Hong's focus reached its peak. After running at high speed, he suddenly stopped and delivered a backhand slice.

The tennis ball drops rapidly after clearing the net.

Davydenko was stunned by Jiang Hong's shot, and his start was a beat too slow.

He sprinted at high speed and successfully saved the ball.

The tennis ball landed directly at Jiang Hong's feet, and he suddenly jumped up.

He performed a between-the-legs shot from behind.

The tennis ball flew through the net and crashed into the corner.

15: 0.

Instantly, the audience in the stands erupted in cheers.

Because this ball is just so beautiful.

However, Davydenko immediately retaliated, hitting a powerful inside ace!
15: 15.

Jiang Hong maintained her hot streak in the second match.

Therefore, they launched an attack in Davydenko's first service game.

The score kept fluctuating, but Davydenko eventually managed to hold serve.

This set was noticeably more intense than the first set.

In the blink of an eye, the score reached the sixth game.

3: 2.

This set was more exciting than the last, but neither player has managed to break serve yet.

With a score of 15:30, Davydenko is temporarily behind.

In this round, Jiang Hong launched a full-scale offensive.

If the game continues to drag on, Davydenko may gradually get used to his rhythm, which will significantly increase the difficulty of the match.

Jiang Hong's constantly changing receiving position made Davydenko very uncomfortable.

Davydenko's serve was of very high quality.

However, Jiang Hong successfully predicted the landing point of the opponent's serve.

So, with the advantage of running ahead, I used a forehand flat shot to send the ball directly back to the opponent's deep area.

Davydenko, of course, wouldn't let Jiang Hong take the lead so easily.

So the two of them engaged in a frantic battle of attacks.

Davydenko launched a series of powerful attacks on Jiang Hong's backhand.

Jiang Hong's situation also appears to be becoming increasingly passive.

Just as Jiang Hong was online, Davydenko suddenly unleashed a powerful shot that went straight through his backhand.

"It's over!"

The tennis ball had already passed by me, and it wasn't a high ball.

The outcome of this ball's play was basically sealed.

Just then, Jiang Hong suddenly and dramatically reached his arm through his back.

In a very awkward situation, he directly hit a backhand straight shot.

Davydenko had relaxed, not expecting Jiang Hong to be able to return the ball.

So he rushed to hit the ball, but unfortunately the quality of his return was not high.

The tennis ball traced a parabola.

Jiang Hong immediately took a step forward, leaped high into the air, and quickly prepared to hit the ground.

He won the point with a powerful forehand overhead smash.

15: 40.

"Jiang Shen has secured a break point!"

"Brilliant!"

"Jiang Shen, break this for me!"

"What was that move called?"

"I think it should be called 'King Qin Surrounds the Pillar'!"

Davydenko took a deep breath, but his serve went out of bounds.

Then we prepared for the second launch.

After thinking for a moment, Jiang Hong decided to take a step forward.

Because Davydenko has a habit of favoring the backhand side when serving his second serve.

boom!
Sure enough, a crisp sound rang out.

The tennis ball came hurtling towards him in an instant.

After Jiang Hong stood still, he turned sideways and prepared to swing his racket, waiting for the tennis ball to come.

Bang!
With a muffled sound.

Jiang Hong successfully broke serve with a forehand return ace!

4-2.

It was extremely difficult for Davydenko to find an opportunity to break Jiang Hong's serve.

Jiang Hong tossed the tennis ball high into the air.

boom!
The tennis ball instantly hurtles towards the outer corner of the opponent's service court.

The landing point was extremely tricky.

Davydenko frowned, not daring to be careless in the slightest.

After all, Jiang Hong's serve has been recognized by the top players in the tennis world.

Both Federer and Nadal have had some trouble dealing with Jiang Hong's serve.

After serving, Jiang Hong immediately rushed onto the court.

Davydenko hit a straight diagonal shot, while Jiang Hong had already moved to the side.

Right before the opponent's surprised eyes, he circled the pillar with his forehand.

The racket traced a perfect arc in front of him.

The timing of the shot was much better than expected, leaving Davydenko with no time to react.

15: 0.

When he scored the second point, Davydenko adjusted his form slightly.

The serve was of very high quality, but this was thanks to Jiang Hong's improved serve return skills over this period.

He hit the ball directly at a dangerous, wide-angle cross-court shot.

Davydenko, after running, turned sideways to meet the baseline and pulled out a straight line with a backhand.

During the back-and-forth tug-of-war, Jiang Hong noticed that his opponent was moving further and further forward.

Suddenly, an idea came to me.

Facing Davydenko's return shot, he suddenly flicked his wrist upwards.

In an instant, the tennis ball flew over Davydenko's head and hit the baseline.

Davydenko turned his head and glanced in surprise at where the tennis ball had landed.

Although it has been confirmed that the ball will land inside the field.

However, he was clearly lagging behind at the moment, and his eyes flickered.

"challenge!"

Suddenly, Davydenko issued a challenge.

On the one hand, it was to test Jiang Hong's mentality; on the other hand, it was to give himself a chance to catch his breath.

However, Davydenko's idea was destined to fail.

Jiang Hong didn't react much to this, because he was very confident about where the ball would land.

After a Hawk-Eye challenge by the referee, it was confirmed that the ball was in play.

"30:0!"

Davydenko then returned to the baseline position.

After catching his breath following this challenge, Davydenko's form has clearly improved considerably.

He even caught up by two points, but Jiang Hong directly used an ace and a sidespin shot to connect with a forehand flat attack on the backhand, finally forcing Davydenko to make a backhand mistake.

5-2.

Jiang Hong took the lead in the endgame.

Davydenko wiped his bald head with a towel.

Is this how we're going to lose?
It was because I wasn't in good condition and was too tired.

But this time, he's in pretty good shape, and the stress fracture in his foot has healed somewhat.

After a short rest, they returned to the field.

The eighth game, Davydenko's serve.

In this final set, Davydenko demonstrated the resilience befitting the world's fourth-ranked player.

40: 40.

AD: 40.

40:AD.

Davydenko tossed the tennis ball high into the air.

boom!
The tennis ball flew straight towards the outer corner of Jiang Hong's service court, and Jiang Hong ran quickly.

Use your forehand to return the ball to the opponent's backhand open space.

Davydenko was also running fast; he didn't want it to end like this.

He immediately smashed the ball back with a double backhand.

Jiang Hong suddenly flicked his wrist and released the small ball again.

The tennis ball drops rapidly after clearing the net, and bounces very lightly upon landing.

Davydenko made a frantic crossover sprint towards the net, successfully saving the ball just as it was about to bounce twice.

However, this was all in vain, as Jiang Hong was already prepared to intercept at the net.

With a slight turn of his body and a gentle deflection of the racket face, the tennis ball landed in an inaccessible gap for Davydenko.

boom!
Jiang Hong raised his racket and roared.

"Won!"

(End of this chapter)