Tennis: He's so obedient!

Chapter 35 Even a lion needs to go all out to catch a rabbit (Please continue reading)

Zhang Long just used a forehand flat shot, which is characterized by its speed and precise trajectory.

After hitting the ball, immediately step back!

He guessed that Jiang Hong would choose to hit the ball in the deep area, so he took his position in advance.

But just as his body crossed the baseline, he saw Jiang Hong suddenly flick his wrist.

They actually put a small ball in!
Zhang Long's eyes widened instantly, clearly taken aback.

Without pausing, he ran towards the net again.

However, after this period of specialized training, Jiang Hong can now control his drop shots to within 1.5 meters of the net.

Although many factors influence the outcome of a formal match, such as the way the ball is hit, its trajectory, and the power of the shot.

However, Jiang Hong's shot was still very successful.

The distance from the net should not exceed two meters.

Zhang Long rushed forward with all his might, and after three steps, his body lunged forward.

"boom!"

He flicked the ball back before it bounced twice.

However, as soon as the tennis ball crossed the net, Jiang Hong appeared in front of the net and delivered a powerful smash.

They successfully won the first point of the second game.

"0:15!"

Zhang Long was still lying on the ground when he got up and frowned, clearly having suffered a minor injury from his diving save.

The coach, sitting in the stands, immediately slammed his chair in anger.

"That damn brat, it's just one point, why does he have to fight so hard!"

The coach was a little worried that Zhang Long might suffer physical problems because of this ball.

However, Zhang Long quickly got up and patted his knees.

Jiang Hong also breathed a sigh of relief; he didn't want his opponent to get injured and withdraw from the match after only a few points.

Moreover, given Zhang Long's skill level, he wouldn't pose a significant threat to Jiang Hong.

However, it was also possible to gradually improve Jiang Hong's condition.

Zhang Long returned to the baseline and began serving!
The two players were quite evenly matched in this game.

They went back and forth, but in the end, Jiang Hong broke through their defense!

Although Zhang Long had tried his best throughout the game, the score had already reached 5:1!

Zhang Long only won one service game!

Two of Jiang Hong's service games were love games.

Zhang Long's only breakout game was also a very close match.

The score was tied at 40:40 at one point.

This result is not surprising, because Jiang Hong's current level is basically at the level of players in lower-level tours.

However, Zhang Long didn't think so.

Jiang Hong was just an unknown opponent, yet he beat him so badly that he couldn't fight back at all.

Zhang Long's breathing was a little rapid, and he was clutching a tennis ball in his hand.

If I can't control this game, I'll lose the first set.

"boom!"

After tossing the ball, Zhang Long unleashed a powerful serve!
The angle was excellent this time, hitting the center line perfectly.

Jiang Hong headed directly from the outer corner of Zone 1 towards the center line.

He rushed to the center line and swung his racket sideways.

However, Jiang Hong's expression changed when the racket collided with the tennis ball.

That ball was moving too fast.

"Snapped!"

When Jiang Hong hit the ball, he knew it was probably a lost cause.

Because I didn't completely wrap the ball inside the line just now.

"OUT!"

With the referee's announcement, the score reached 15-0!

Zhang Long visibly breathed a sigh of relief after scoring.

The pressure of winning just one service game is immense.

Jiang Hong felt somewhat annoyed after losing the ball.

This wasn't a case of being unable to return the ball due to a lack of skill, nor was it a forced mistake.

It was entirely because the match was relatively easy that Jiang Hong became somewhat careless and felt that his opponent posed no pressure on him!
Even a lion uses its full strength to hunt a rabbit. I, a newbie without even a ranking, am getting a little cocky.

Jiang Hong's gaze turned solemn again!
Facing Zhang Long's subsequent serves, Jiang Hong kept moving around the net.

15: 40!

If Jiang Hong wins just one more point, he will have won the first set.

Zhang Long felt immense pressure.

"Fight!"

Zhang Long continued serving and succeeded on his first serve!
Jiang Hong started walking and arrived at the landing point of the tennis ball ahead of time.

He directly hit the ball with topspin towards his opponent's foot.

Zhang Long was no novice either, and he quickly rushed over to swing his racket and hit the ball.

Jiang Hong did not choose to change direction, but instead hit the ball diagonally.

Although Zhang Long returned the ball, the pressure on him was increasing.

Because Jiang Hong's ball was too deep, and we also had to guard against Jiang Hong dropping a low ball.

The two players were locked in a stalemate for five shots before Zhang Long returned the ball.

Jiang Hong immediately sidestepped, stood firm, tensed his arms, and struck with a forehand strike.

"boom!"

The tennis ball transformed into a bolt of lightning, flying straight towards the baseline.

Zhang Long's face was filled with despair as he faced the ball.

"That's too sinister. Didn't we agree to pull each other out?"

Why did it suddenly change lanes?

He could only watch as the tennis ball bounced out of bounds!

After breaking serve, Jiang Hong won the first set with a total score of 6-1!

Jiang Hong picked up his racket, got up, went to the rest area, sat down, and took out a towel to wipe away his sweat!

I took some ice water out of the cooler and drank a little.

Zhang Long sat in the rest area, his face full of confusion.

I am inferior to Jiang Hong in every aspect of my skills.

I can only lament that my skills are lacking and my luck is bad.

There is an element of luck involved in tennis matches.

You might make it to the finals of a tournament without ever facing a seeded player, and instead manage to steal a win.

The game resumed as the referee's voice rang out.

The break between plates is only 120 seconds.

Therefore, tennis matches also require a high level of physical fitness.

By the time the second match came, Zhang Long had figured it out: he was no match for Jiang Hong anyway.

It's better to treat it as a training match against a skilled opponent.

After letting go of the pressure, Zhang Long actually played better.

He successfully won two service games in the second set, but ultimately lost the match 6-2.

Perhaps because he lost the first game so badly, Zhang Long was in a good mood after losing the second game, feeling that he had improved.

The two stood at the net and shook hands. Zhang Long was somewhat puzzled that he didn't know such a master.

"Hello, with your skill level, you shouldn't be playing in the qualifiers. Why haven't you participated in any competitions before?"

Jiang Hong chuckled and then said, "This is my first time participating in a competition, and I only have the chance to play in the qualifying rounds!"

Zhang Long was taken aback, because most professional tennis players start playing various competitions from a young age.

Whether it's a youth competition or other official competitions.

There are indeed very few people like this who practice until they become the Sword God of Shilipo before emerging from the mountains.

"Are you a government employee or a self-employed individual?" Zhang Long asked a few more questions.

"Individual business owner!"

"That's so free, you can choose which competitions to participate in!" Zhang Long thought with a hint of envy.

After all, even if provincial team members are willing to participate at their own expense, they are not always allowed to.

Other members of the team may participate in this competition. To avoid clashes, the same team will not allow multiple players to participate in the same competition.

"There are advantages and disadvantages. After all, the pressure is huge if you have to pay for your own participation!" Jiang Hong chuckled and said casually.

After all, those who enjoy convenience must also be subject to constraints.

This makes perfect sense!

(End of this chapter)