Match Point

On this side, Saramento ignored the reporter's excitement and went straight into the training ground, and could hear a burst of cheerful laughter head-on.

"Hey Nick Yank, how's it going, are you ready? Everyone's saying you're going to have a chance against that rookie."

In the team's training ground, the chirping cheers and hot discussions are still bustling, a typical atmosphere of a group of college students gathering together.

Hanfman was gently turning his wrist, not frightened on the surface, just said lightly, "No matter what opponent you have, you must be ready", but the self-confidence in the words can still feel the ostentatious youthful spirit, Heaven is not afraid and earth is not afraid.

As the best and strongest championship team in the University of Southern California in recent years, the tennis team is very motivated. Even the freshmen who come in every year are young people with outstanding talents. The "Trojans" are the most A good admissions signboard, which also makes the players always full of confidence.

After a pause, Hanfman deliberately showed a clown-like ferocious smile, "If the opponent is a brown bear, then of course we have to tear them apart! They are willing to send the rookie up, and I will naturally not refuse."

An understatement of a sentence can feel the fresh **** smell.

"Oh, be careful! Nick Yank is here!"

"It seems that the stupid bear should have no chance this time."

"They're ready to be beaten!"

"Rookie, run away!"

"Ho Ho Ho! Nick Yang! Nick Yang!"

The crowd followed suit, there was no need to deliberately incite, the atmosphere of the deadly enemy in the same city was already hot enough, if it continued to be stimulated, it might explode directly.

At this moment, someone noticed Saramento's appearance and immediately shouted, "Ray! What do you think? Could they really promote that rookie to the second single?"

Gao Wen, how could Saramento have never heard of his name? Even the "Los Angeles Times" reported it, how could they, as rivals in the same city, turn a deaf ear?

But objectively speaking, Gao Wen has only played three complete games so far, and the best one is the singles against the No. 3 team of the Swifties—

What is this?

This is nothing, not even a star worth looking forward to, he needs more games and more victories to prove himself.

The reason why there are so many discussions now is mainly because of the upsurge of the derby in the same city. Insignificant trivial matters have to be discussed, and the delicate and trivial things are also turbulent under the microscope. Saramento does not think that the opponent deserves special treatment.

In Sacramento's "future plan", he really has no time to care about these endless "new stars".

"Why, are you scared?"

Saramento didn't answer, but just asked a question. Everyone started chirping, and Saramento shrugged his shoulders lightly, not wanting to continue the discussion.

As he said to reporters just now, as long as he is himself, he has the confidence to beat any opponent. What he needs most attention now is Thompson and Geelong, not a new rookie who relies on hype to become the focus.

Seeing the back of Saramento turning and walking towards the training ground, Hanfman also stood up, winked at his teammates, and said in a low voice, "See? That's the temperament of a master! Temperament!"

This ridicule made everyone laugh again, and all of them put into daily training with smiles on their faces—

Facing the deadly enemy, there is no need to mobilize, and everyone's high morale is ignited early.

While waiting for the training to end, the Trojans also announced the formation list: no change, all the formations from the first singles to the sixth singles have not changed.

Head coach Peter-Smith (Peter-Smith) stood directly in front of the team, with his hands behind his back, his face solemn.

He has neat short white hair and a sharp white beard on his chin. He exudes a serious military atmosphere, iron-blooded and strict. Since he took over the Trojans men's tennis team in 2010, he has played in this It left a deep imprint on the team.

Three-time Pac-12 best coach, one-time best coach in the United States, four-time national champion, outstanding record is his medal of honor.

There is no doubt that under the leadership of Smith, the Trojans have a new peak period, not only firmly suppressing the Bruins in the same city duel; but also undoubtedly becoming the most powerful competitor in the United States. In recent years, they have been on the same side as the University of Virginia.

Smith has such capital and confidence to be tough.

"I know that there have been many rumors in the past two days, but don't forget what a cunning opponent that stupid bear is. These news may all be smoke bombs."

Like Martin, what he is most familiar with and values ​​himself the most is always from the enemy. Smith will never underestimate the Bruins.

With the words of the head coach, it is obvious that the morale of the Trojans is burning again. If the Bruins players appeared in front of them at this time, they would probably rush forward with fists, and they could even clearly hear the air burning. the sound of.

"Ray, your opponent is Thompson. Thompson is in very good shape this year and is currently ranked No. 1 in the United States. You must not underestimate him, but I believe in your ability. You will not lose in the slightest against Thompson. We all look forward to your being No. 1." Cannon, UU Reading www.uukanshu.com give that stupid bear a blow!"

Saramento nodded solemnly, his face full of solemnity, and his whole body exuded a kind of solemnity and determination to go forward.

He will never forget the exhortations and reprimands from his father—

"What exactly do you want to do in the future?"

"If you are a professional player, then you need to show some results, otherwise, do you think life is an ivory tower, can it continue like this forever?"

"Don't be naive."

"It's just the college league, you need to be the best, you need to beat everyone, you need to win championships, you need to prove yourself. Otherwise, give up being a player, be a good salaryman, don't waste time and energy, you should be smart enough."

"Remember, no one will remember who the runner-up is."

This year, Saramento is already a senior, and the time left for him is getting less and less. Before graduation, he needs to prove himself. Only in this way can he continue to pursue his career, not only to prove to his coaches and teammates, You still need to prove it to your father.

He will never forget the contempt and disdain in his father's eyes, with a kind of indifferent judgment, just like looking at a bunch of cold numbers, analyzing his life and future, which also inspires him to move forward, move forward, and keep moving forward .

In the same city derby, my father will also watch it. He needs victory and perfection.

With a heavy hand, Saramento clenched his fists, and sparks burst out in his eyes. Perhaps, defeating Thompson, who is ranked No. 1 in the United States, will allow his father to see more possibilities for himself. Maybe.

But... when Saramento saw the matchup table, he was stunned. There was only one thought in his mind:

Why?