The most versatile player in history

Chapter 103 Young People's Determination
January 1, 22:9 a.m., Rod Laver Stadium.

Australian Open men's singles quarter-finals, Lu Shaojie played against Federer.

This game is highly anticipated.

Especially domestic fans.

"In my lifetime, I can actually see Lu Shaojie competing with Federer!"

"Absolutely! Absolutely!"

"It's so exciting!"

"You think Lu Shaojie can win?"

"I don't ask Lu Shaojie to win, as long as he doesn't lose too badly, that's fine."

"Haha, why don't you have confidence in Lu Shaojie again?"

"The opponent is Federer, who wouldn't have much confidence when facing him?"

"I still choose to believe in Lu Shaojie!"

"Yes, me too!"

A lot of tennis has expressed its thoughts in the online live broadcast room.

Although the opponent is Federer, there are still many people who choose to be optimistic about Lu Shaojie's victory.

This shows that in many people's minds, Lu Shaojie's strength can already compete with players of Federer's level.

Game start.

Lu Shaojie's serve.

On the first ball, Lu Shaojie sent a clean ACE ball from the inside corner, 15:0
The audience applauded.

After watching the game for a few days, many spectators at the scene knew Lu Shaojie.

Young, handsome, and sunny are not enough to describe Lu Shaojie.

Perhaps perfection is more appropriate?

This young man has an unlimited future.

This is the impression of Lu Shaojie from the fans who came to watch the match.

On the second ball, Lu Shaojie sent an ACE ball from the outside corner and scored another point, 30:0
Federer frowned, a little surprised at the sharpness of the young man's serve.

On the third ball, Federer was fully prepared, received Lu Shaojie's serve, and returned the ball to a deep position.

Lu Shaojie took the ball with a forehand and hit the ball to the opponent's baseline.

Federer slices backhand and slows the ball down.

He didn't want to get into Lu Shaojie's rhythm.

Faster than young people?

That's not his forte.

Lu Shaojie exerted his strength again and hit the ball violently.

Federer hit the ball with a backhand, and with his strength, the ball flew towards Lu Shaojie faster.

This is the rhythm change that Federer often uses, which often works wonders and disrupts the opponent's rhythm.

Especially when facing young players who lack competition experience, it will even mess up the opponent's mentality.

Such a change really affected Lu Shaojie. His return position was not very good, so Federer seized the opportunity to hit a through ball and get a point.

30:15
Lu Shaojie's fourth serve.

He made a mistake.

Then Lu Shaojie sent the ball to the outer corner for the second serve. The angle was okay, but the speed of the ball was very slow. Federer quickly returned the ball and hit a straight ball, which successfully mobilized Lu Shaojie's footsteps.

Although Lu Shaojie ran to the position and returned the ball, but because of his haste, the return was a bit higher.

Federer has already made a judgment before, successfully volleyed in front of the net, and got another point.

30:30
"Amazing!"

"Facing such an opponent, I really can't relax for a moment."

Lu Shaojie sighed in his heart.

In Lu Shaojie's serve game, this was a dilemma he rarely encountered in the past.

"Come again."

Lu Shaojie walked towards the teeing area. After receiving the tennis ball from the caddy, he did not rush to serve the ball. Instead, he bounced the tennis ball on the ground and patted it a few times, taking the opportunity to adjust his mentality.

Don't be in a hurry.

Take it easy.

On the fifth ball, Lu Shaojie once again sent an ACE ball from the outside corner.

40:30
The situation stabilized, and Lu Shaojie won the first game point.

On the sixth ball, Federer seized the opportunity and scored another point, 40:40
The atmosphere became tense again.

On the seventh ball, Federer received Lu Shaojie's serve again.

The two started a confrontation on the bottom line.

After more than a dozen rounds of competition, Lu Shaojie struggled to get this point.

This point is crucial to Lu Shaojie.

Not only because he got the game point again, the bigger reason is that he was finally able to get a point in the bottom line stalemate with Federer.

Significant.

It added to Lu Shaojie's confidence.

On the eighth ball, Lu Shaojie sent an inside corner ACE ball, which ended the first game.

1:0
"nice shot!"

"Stimulate!"

"Wonderful!"

"Lu Shaojie, come on!"

Netizens in the domestic online live broadcast room finally let out a sigh of relief.

It was the first time they experienced the feeling of fear just now from Lu Shaojie's match.

The second game begins.

Federer's serve.

Extremely concealed serve action, rhythmic serve, and tricky angle are the advantages of Federer's serve.

This often leaves opponents at a loss.

Especially young players like Lu Shaojie.

Lu Shaojie missed the first ball, and Federer hit a straight ball and scored easily.

15:0
Federer leads.

On the second ball, Federer sent an ACE ball, 30:0
"Why is Federer so fierce?"

"Lu Shaojie is on the hook for this round."

Netizens are sweating for Lu Shaojie.

Lu Shaojie was fine, and his mind was calm.

He's adjusting to changes in Federer's serve.

In the third ball, Lu Shaojie returned a high-quality baseline ball.

The position of Federer's return ball was not very good, which gave Lu Shaojie a chance to score a point.

30:15
On the fourth ball, Federer scored another point, 40:15
Come to Federer's game point.

Faced with this pressure, Lu Shaojie did not give up and managed to pull back a goal, 40:30
However, Federer then sent another ACE ball and secured the serve.

He won the second round.

The score becomes 1:1
In the third game, it was Lu Shaojie's serve.

Lu Shaojie, who had stabilized his mentality, did not give Federer too many chances this time and secured his serve.

2:1
Lu Shaojie once again took the lead for a small game.

In the fourth game, Federer's serve was also easily secured.

In the next two rounds, both of them secured serve successfully.

The score becomes 3:3
In the seventh game, it came to Lu Shaojie's serve again.

Lu Shaojie made a mistake.

His second serve gave Federer another chance to return the ball to an extremely tricky angle, which caught Lu Shaojie off guard.

Federer takes the first point.

0:15
"It is necessary to increase the success rate of the first shot."

Lu Shaojie cheered himself up in his heart.

For someone else, it's okay to say that Federer's ability to seize opportunities is too strong.

Lu Shaojie has a slight loophole, but Federer can always turn it into an initiative, and continue to expand this advantage until he scores.

On the second ball, Lu Shaojie sent an inside corner ACE ball.

15:15
On the third ball, Federer countered successfully and added another point.

15:30
On the fourth ball, Lu Shaojie made a mistake again.

Federer scores again, 15:40
Lu Shaojie's heart sank.

Federer holds two break points and the situation is excellent.

The audience applauded at the right time, and they were encouraging Lu Shaojie.

At this point in the game, it was not easy for this young man.

He earns respect.

"Let's fight."

Lu Shaojie made up his mind.

He tossed the ball high again, bent his knees, took off, and swung the racket in one go.

ACE ball.

Lu Shaojie regained a point and regained a break point.

next ball.

Lu Shaojie made a mistake.

In the second serve, Lu Shaojie did not choose to seek stability, but resolutely chose to serve vigorously.

Outside corner ACE ball.

The score is tied.

The two sides came to the same starting line again.

(End of this chapter)