Unlike everyone's pre-match expectations, this time Naomi Osaka regrettably lost to the American girl Anisimova in the fierce grab 10 battle. At the post-match press conference, Osaka bravely faced the defeat, saying that such a game brought her a lot of opportunities to learn. Indeed, the unpredictability of tennis is played out again and again in the Australian Open women's matches, allowing us to relive yesterday's fierce matches once again.
In the first leg, Naomi Osaka won 6:3 to win the match for herself and make a very good foundation for the next round. In this set, Anisimova did not completely lose the initiative on the field at the beginning. The score against Osaka was tightly tied at 2:2. In the ensuing 6th set, the two tore back and forth twice in the 40:40 score, which ended with Anisimova returning the ball out of bounds and the score became 2:4. In the following matches, Anisimova has been trying to break through Osaka's control, but neither receiving the ball nor in her own serve has gained more advantage from Osaka. In the end, Osaka ended the game with 35 minutes. In this set, both sides contributed 3 ACE goals each, 1 double mistake Naomi Osaka and 3 Anisimova, with a total score of 35 goals to lead. Throughout the game, Naomi Osaka put the victory in her own pocket with an excellent small angle slash and 6:3.
Before the second set, Anisimova closed her eyes during the break, perhaps preferring to concentrate on the next game and use a more reasonable strategy to break Osaka's initiative. After the game resumed, Anisimova resolutely strengthened her strategy of slashing straight balls, while increasing the speed and angle of the serve, which made It difficult for Naomi Osaka to adapt for a while, and the score was quickly controlled by Anisimova. Anisimova won the small set with a brilliant ACE ball in the first set. In this set, she constantly used her physical strengths to increase her running range, improve her reflexes, and constantly put psychological and score pressure on Osaka. Naomi Osaka didn't have any ACE balls under pressure, which caused the game to move in an unpredictable direction. Soon Anisimova took a 4-1 lead. In the end, the round was concluded 6:3. In this set, Ani semiva sent out four ACE balls when her opponents did not achieve anything; instead of being forced to make a mistake, the two sides almost equalized 12:13; while Animoseva won twice as many goals (15) as the opponent, while Naomi Osaka only had seven.
After the second set, Naomi Osaka used a bathroom opportunity. After the start of the third set, the two sides returned to the same running line. However, at this time, Naomi Osaka did not have an effective counterattack strategy against Anisimova. This situation made the score rise and eventually entered the unique 10 stage of the Australian Open. In the 10, Anisimova always maintained the lead and nailed her opponent to the bottom line, making Naomi Osaka have to face this defeat. For Naomi Osaka, her team and herself should prepare more plans before the game to reflect the opponent's constant change of offensive strategy. Of course, this defeat is not a bad thing, and the post-match summary may allow her to maintain a stronger offensive ability and maintain a strong defense in later high-level matches. And her opponent, Anisimova's victory, was no accident, speaking on the field after the game, the American girl said that she and her team had developed this strategy for players like Naomi Osaka, and that they were very, very lucky to be able to work. Indeed, how well prepared you are, how much initiative there will be on the pitch.
Throughout the game, there are some details that deserve our remembrance. Every time Naomi Osaka returned to her serve position, she would deliberately cross the row of "Melbourne" city cards printed on the field. This will constantly make people have some associations, perhaps she wants to give herself a strong psychological hint, will definitely cross the "Melbourne", must be able to regain the Australian Open championship in the old place. However, the game was fair to everyone, and she did not cross the barrier of the American girl Anisimova. At the post-match press conference, Osaka also very frankly faced the end of defeat. She feels that winning every game is unlikely for her, but being able to learn from her opponents why she lost is what the game is all about. In addition to the prize money and points, the athlete's willingness to immerse himself in such an atmosphere is undoubtedly a very good ending. Finally, I also look forward to seeing the new racket sponsor of the American girl appear as soon as possible, so that she can get rid of the "naked shot" as soon as possible. (Source: Tennis House Author: Slash Jun)
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