Standing at the high point of 2022, looking back at history, when people mentioned the Australian Open, they were amazed at Djokovic's incredible nine championships, and also marveled at Federer's feat of reaching the semi-finals for 11 consecutive years.
In particular, after Federer's upset exit in the third round in 2015, he returned to the semi-finals the following year, and broke the five-year Grand Slam championship drought at the 2017 Australian Open, and then won the Australian Open in 2018. Wang won the twentieth Grand Slam championship trophy that he wrote a new history.
Obviously, these two giants are the darlings of Melbourne Park.
However, people should not forget Murray's tragic fate of being runner-up five times at the Australian Open.
Indeed, in terms of results, Wimbledon is Murray's best Grand Slam, but it is Murray's local event, and the home field factor also plays an important role. Leaving this point aside, Melbourne Park is the most suitable for Murray. The field where Ray played—
Same with Djokovic.
As mentioned before, the playing styles of Murray and Djokovic are very, very similar, and the types of courts that the two players prefer are also very close.
In Melbourne, Murray reached the final five times. Except for the first time because of inexperience, he lost to Federer, and lost to Djokovic in all the next four times.
"Since Sheng Yu, He Shengliang".
The only thing that can be said is that Melbourne Park is indeed very, very suitable for Murray, but unfortunately, besides Murray, there is another Djokovic.
This is like Federer in the French Open. The Swiss king entered the final five times in the French Open, but only won one championship. The other four times all lost to the same opponent, Nadal.
The fateful duel has achieved the pathos of fate.
From 2010 to 2016, Murray has only lost to two players on this field:
Federer and Djokovic.
However, Murray also beat Federer at Melbourne Park later, but he has never been able to beat Djokovic on this venue, not once.
It can be seen from all aspects that Murray does have a little magic in Melbourne Park.
Perhaps, this bit of magic is not enough for Murray to win a championship trophy, but there is no doubt that it is not easy for any player to beat Murray here.
Time, back to the present.
Dimitrov has the most direct say.
Last year, Dimitrov defeated his opponent and reached the semi-finals at Wimbledon, where Murray is best at, but this year when he came to the Australian Open, Murray completed his sweet revenge.
In Dimitrov's view, Melbourne Park is actually more suitable for Murray's style of play, not only giving Murray more time to deploy, but also better defensive quality.
On the contrary, he himself, compared with Melbourne Park, prefers Wimbledon's low bounce and fast pace, and the whole offense plays very well.
"...well, the whole defense has a really, really good ball rate and spot rate, always putting on a lot of pressure."
"By the way, his movement is also much better than last year."
Dimitrov showed Gao Wen the freshest first-hand information in the most intuitive and timely way.
Gao Wen nodded slightly, and couldn't help thinking of the last time the two met in Valencia.
Objectively speaking, both Murray and Djokovic are typical players with a balanced offense and defense, without obvious shortcomings, but overall, both of them are slightly stronger in defense than offense.
Nadal is a style of accumulation of advantages and full of defensive talents and skills; Djokovic and Murray are both offensive and defensive types with a comprehensive layout.
In other words, defense is a passive choice, but it is also a layout strategy.
On the defensive level, the game between Djokovic and Murray can be seen a little different:
Djokovic is a natural hitting machine. His handling of the shot is really unique in the world. Even if his feet are not in place occasionally, he can always complete the shot-of course, Djokovic's movement is also top-notch. top notch.
Murray is not. His talent is the interpretation of the three-dimensional space of the entire court and the prediction of the planning layout. He needs to rely on his own footwork to hit the ball in passive defense. Once his feet are not in place, he will lose the ball. .
Of course, in the game, the difference between the two is not obvious, because tennis is an overall sport, it is difficult to discuss a technical part separately, and more often it is interlocking, and a mistake in one link leads to The whole game is out of control.
However, very intuitive examples are Murray and Azarenka.
In 2018, Murray, who was almost retiring due to a hip injury; also in 2018, Azarenka, who came back after giving birth and started again after suffering from injuries.
These two players are facing the same problem. After 2018, they have been unable to return to the peak. The fundamental reason is that their footsteps are not in place.
Both Murray and Azarenka are players who are good at defense, good at layout, and use defense to cause trouble and even look for counterattack opportunities.
However, the two players' control over their defensive quality largely depends on the control of the hitting point. Once the footsteps can't keep up, they can't find the first hitting point they need—that is, the hitting point is slightly later. If it is converted into footsteps, it may be a half-step difference, so the quality of defense cannot be improved.
It is precisely because of this that Murray's games after 2018 are very, very strenuous even if he wins; Azarenka's games after 2018 are completely lacking in his peak style. It is also difficult to regain one's tenacity after fighting.
So, what is revelation?
The match between Valencia, Gawain and Murray last year, to some extent, was a bit like a replica of Simon's match, except that Murray was more difficult to deal with.
At that time, Murray's defensive quality was not at its best, and his defensive counterattack was not sharp enough, so the game was particularly anxious.
In other words, this year's Australian Open, Murray's defensive quality is back, and naturally, his offense and layout will be more threatening.
At the same time, if you want to beat Murray, you either have to grind hard like Djokovic; or use offense to tear open like Federer.
In the final analysis, it is still necessary to disrupt Murray's control of the hitting point in the batting round.
But Gawain is neither Djokovic nor Federer~www.mtlnovel.com~ He has his own game style and strategy, so this matchup should be very interesting.
Worth looking forward to!
Seeing the excitement and joy in Gawain's eyes, Dimitrov couldn't laugh or cry.
"Others will inevitably have a headache when they see the draw against the Big Four for two consecutive games, and even lament the poor luck of the draw, but why do I feel that you seem to be very happy?"
"Happy! Of course happy!"
Gao Wen showed a big smile, nodded repeatedly in agreement, gearing up, eager to try.
"Being able to continuously challenge the top players and face severe tests in the five-set best-of-three Grand Slam arena, and test to see where your limits are. This kind of opportunity is too rare. How can you miss it so easily?"
"I think, this year's Australian Open, my signing luck is good."
Dimitrov: ...Leave it to the wind!
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