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)
Tennis is a game of confidence as much as it is one of physical abilities. Coach Billy Martin’s team has it in spades. “We’re very confident,” said junior Alexander Hoogmartens. Read more...
Photo: Billy Martin watches the court during a match. The longtime Bruin head coach’s team is riding on a four-match winning streak ahead of Tuesday’s affair against USC. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
