The sound of a singular tennis ball striking the court recalls the interlude of “Get’cha Head in the Game” from “High School Musical.” In the song, Troy Bolton sings, “A second chance, gotta grab it and go. Read more...
Photo: Gianluca Ballotta lunges for a backhand. The sophomore cemented UCLA men’s tennis’ victory in the first round of the NCAA championships. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated May 7 at 9:20 p.m. A haven resides comfortably within an incision in time. Turned relic by legend, it’s laden with memories and weathered by years past. Read more...
Photo: Weil Tennis Academy – host of the Pac-12 women’s tennis championship – is pictured. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin)
OJAI, Calif. — A thrown hat, a fall onto his back and a “quack quack.” Those three instances summed up the Bruins’ experience at the conference tournament, which can be further distilled down to one word: frustrating. Read more...
Photo: Govind Nanda slams his hat to the ground. The redshirt senior lost his singles match in straight sets as UCLA men’s tennis fell 4-1 to Oregon. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin)
Tennis hinges on quick movements and rapid reflexes. And for coach Billy Martin, this week’s Pac-12 championship is the ultimate physical test. “It’s going to be a real physical contest – it’ll be the first time we’ll potentially play three matches in a row,” Martin said. Read more...
Photo: Giacomo Revelli fires a forehand during a match. The junior has shown continuous improvement this season. (Julia Zhou/Photo editor)
This post was updated April 23 at 9:03 p.m. Billy Martin’s squad was fueled by the pursuit of vengeance. “You talk about revenge as a powerful motivator,” the coach said. Read more...
Photo: Coach Billy Martin applauds his team during a match. His squad finished its regular season with back-to-back 4-0 victories. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Tennis is not just a sport that requires physical endurance – it also challenges the ability to adapt to diverse environments. This weekend, that means playing further above sea level than usual. Read more...
Photo: Members of UCLA men’s tennis clench their fists in celebration after a point. The crew will take on its final two regular season matches this weekend. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Rivalry matches are inevitable in sports. They produce legendary matchups – Barcelona and Real Madrid, Duke and North Carolina, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, to name a few. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore Gianluca Ballotta clenches his fist in celebration. His singles victory Tuesday helped the Bruins prevail over the Trojans. (Julia Zhou/Photo editor)
