All-round Athlete

Chapter 346 Becoming a Spoiler Again

When Nadal was mentioned, Zhang Guan immediately put on a serious face. He knew that Coach Zhang probably wanted to arrange tactics.

"How much do you know about Nadal?" Coach Zhang asked first.

Zhang Guan thought for a while and replied: "His forehand spin is very strong, better than Federer; his movement ability is excellent, his movement speed is very fast, and his feet are also very flexible; and his physical strength is very good."

Coach Zhang nodded: "You really don't have a deep understanding of Nadal, so let me explain Nadal to you in detail. Let's start with the serve. Nadal used to serve very slowly and excessively. The pursuit of spin makes Nadal’s serve has been criticized by people, but he has improved this shortcoming in the past two years, so his first serve is not less threatening than Federer, but Nadal’s second serve is not strong, although he will still Powerful spin, but not fast enough to be considered a top player, that's one of his weaknesses."

"Nadal's forehand can be regarded as the most perfect forehand in today's tennis world. It is not only extremely accurate, but also has a strong spin. Once Nadal chooses to attack the backhand, then for players with a one-handed backhand It will be more difficult to catch the ball. Generally speaking, Nadal's forehand is not as varied as Federer, but its power is not inferior to Federer."

"As for the backhand, since Nadal uses two-handed backhand, his backhand can be said to be a powerful weapon for him, with precise placement and high spin. The only problem is that his backhand is not fast enough. Speed, it shouldn't be too hard to catch the ball, which might be good news for you."

"In terms of receiving serves, Nadal is used to standing behind the baseline, so it will be more difficult for some servings that land in the front. I often pursue speed, especially when the opponent serves second, and Nadal often hits some winning returns."

"In front of the net, Nadal is almost as good as the top players in front of the net. He has a lot of power, but his ability to control the ball is very strong. His volleys in front of the net rarely go out of bounds because of hitting too deep. And the high-pressure ball On the other hand, Nadal is also perfect, his high-pressure ball is very characteristic, with precise landing, fast speed, and spin, which is the same as his serve, perhaps even more lethal than the serve."

"The last point is the ability to move. Whether it is the speed of movement, the flexibility of the feet, or the use of steps, Nadal is the best in the history of tennis. Coupled with his abundant physical fitness, I think among the current professional tennis players, Only you can compete with Nadal in that regard."

Coach Zhang stopped after speaking, waiting for Zhang Guan to consume what he just said.

Zhang Guan felt that Coach Zhang had missed something, so he asked, "What about the chopping and high-pressure shots?"

"Basically, two-handed backhand players don't need to slice and lob the ball." Coach Zhang continued: "Next, I would like to remind you of two points. First, Nadal uses two-handed backhand; second, Nadal It's a left-handed shot."

"You have met players with two-handed backhands before, such as Nalbandian. Nadal's backhand is not weaker than Nalbandian's, but as I said just now, his backhand is not fast. It's not very threatening. But Nadal's forehand may be a little troublesome for you. You are right-handed, so your backhand is facing his forehand, and he can use the forehand to attack more easily. To your backhand, that is to say, your backhand may be attacked by Nadal's high-spin ball." Coach Zhang said while gesturing with his hands.

"I can also use my forehand to attack his backhand!" Zhang Guan said.

"Of course, but don't forget that Nadal's backhand is two-handed, his backhand is much easier, and Nadal's backhand still has a lot of spin, while you have a forehand and catch the ball with one hand. It’s much harder than catching the ball with both hands.” Coach Zhang then explained: “Nadal is not left-handed, but he has used his left-handed racket since he learned tennis, so his backhand has a strong spin.”

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Sharapova handed the latest newspaper to Zhang Guan, and then said: "Before the match with the Australian Open, people are still not optimistic about you. The latest survey shows that 93% of the audience are optimistic about Nadal winning the French Open for three consecutive championships. .”

Zhang Guan looked carefully and found that in addition to public surveys, there were also some expert comments.

Gottfried: "No one can beat Nadal in my opinion. His powerful return makes it difficult for opponents to control the game. Only running all over the court can "turn" Nadal back over the net, and this Undoubtedly, it takes a lot of physical energy and energy. It is only a matter of time before Zhang Guan surrenders his gun. There must be no slack in the face of Nadal and Federer, because Nadal has put pressure on his opponent since the first point of the game, and this pressure will Continue until the end of the game."

Fei Bako: "This will be a festival in the tennis world. It may be just a wish to win the championship. In the semi-finals with Federer, Federer almost exhausted all his tricks. I am sure that if he still wins the semi-finals If his state appears in the finals, the finals will be a difficult torture for him. Zhang Guan must strengthen his rotation, choose a good return route, and take risks! These will not be easy. And Nadal has never They will not easily send points to their opponents. Nadal can control the rhythm at critical moments. The only weakness of Nadal is that his return is not deep enough, and his opponents can effectively use his strong topspin. In the game, Nadal It is often stronger when you meet the strong."

Balaimi: "I hope Nadal wins. He is fully capable of winning this game. This is the second time I say this. This year he will be stronger than last year. Nadal is the best player in the world Many people are discussing that Nadal will win the French Open for three consecutive times, but in my opinion, Nadal is very likely to win four or five consecutive titles!"

These few are well-known tennis commentators in Europe, and most of them are all optimistic about Nadal. Except for a few accidents with a neutral attitude, they did not look at Zhang Guan to win the championship at all.

Zhang Guan was a little annoyed. He said, "I was still a rookie at the Australian Open last time, but now I am also an Australian Open champion, and I have defeated Federer twice. Why are you still not optimistic about me! Is it because of discrimination?" ?”

"It shouldn't have much to do with discrimination." Sharapova shook her head and continued, "I think it's because everyone doesn't like spoilers."

"Spoiler? Are you referring to me?" Zhang Guan asked, pointing at himself.

Sharapova showed a look of "I'm talking about you", and then said: "Nadal has won the French Open twice in a row. You know, in the whole world, is there anyone expecting him to win three consecutive championships? Federer is one French Open away from winning the Grand Slam, do you know how many people in the world expect him to win the Grand Slam?"

"What does this have to do with me?" Zhang Guan asked a little dull.

"People think that this final should be a duel between Federer and Nadal. If Federer wins, he will win the Grand Slam, and if Nadal wins, he will become the winner of the three consecutive French Opens. Whether it is the Grand Slam , or the three consecutive French Open championships, all of which have special significance. But because of your appearance, you defeated Federer in the semi-finals, and this matchup that everyone was looking forward to was ruined! So now Federer’s fans must hate you To the bone, and Nadal's fans can't give you a good face." Sharapova said.

"It sounds like I'm really a spoiler!" Zhang Guan laughed, and then said: "If you want to be a spoiler, you must be the best spoiler! Maybe I will be one step ahead of Federer Get the grand slam!"

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