Gianluca Ballotta gripped his ankle and writhed in pain on the heat-charged asphalt. The wounded senior was unable to place any weight on his leg. But Ballotta returned to the court just a few minutes later, using his racket as both a cane and a sword. Read more...
Photo: Senior Gianluca Ballotta moves across the court with the help of a UCLA men’s tennis staff member. Ballotta injured his leg during doubles play but stayed on the court to finish – and win – the match. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)






