Chapter 170: U.S. Champion
After MacDonald scored the last point, his knees went weak and he collapsed to the ground, exhausted. But in the end, he succeeded in revenge against Froome, and scored the most crucial and difficult point for the Bruins. With his indomitable spirit, he pushed the Trojans to the edge of the cliff.
"Go! Brown bear! Go!"
Gawain was the first to jump up high, raise his arms and shout, roaring at the top of his lungs, pushing the noise of the entire stadium to the extreme, calling on all fans to unite as one.
"Go! Brown bear! Go!"
The air is burning.
Because of Gauvin’s strong performance and MacDonald’s tenacious fight, UCLA’s morale reached incredible heights.
The Bruins fans in the stadium gave earth-shaking cheers, suppressing the roars of the Trojans on the edge of the cliff. The match between Mars and the Earth came to another critical moment. Under the attention of everyone, the second singles of both teams came on the court together, "Thompson VS Hanfman".
In this game, no one can predict the outcome. It is a strong collision between two powerful players. It is a real 50-50 chance. The victory or loss may be just a matter of millimeters.
On one side, they are full of vigor and are pursuing victory; on the other side, they are fighting a desperate battle.
Moreover, the game also has extraordinary significance for both Thompson and Hanfman.
In the Brown Bears, Thompson has been the number one singles player this season, but towards the end of the season, his form fluctuated greatly and he was gradually replaced by Gawain, and even Gillon retired.
Although Thompson was not jealous or hateful of Gawain, on the contrary, he was inspired by Gawain's fighting spirit; but deep down he still felt a little lost. He had hoped that he could become the spiritual leader of the team and lead the Brown Bears to the top and win the championship, but now he has no way to do that.
However, Thompson still hopes to prove himself and become an important part of the team's road to the championship.
But the Trojan Hanfman is of a different flavor.
Sacramento's initiative to request made them change their opponents, otherwise it would most likely be "Hanfman VS Gawain" or "Sacramento VS Thompson".
Although Sacramento lost the game, Sacramento never gave up throughout the game, and its high morale and spirit continued to impact Hanfman.
Perhaps, he had no way of imagining whether he could turn the tide of the battle if he faced Gawain; but at least, he knew that he should fight to the end like Saramento and must not let Saramento down. Defeating Thompson was the only way for him to prove himself.
Whether it's Thompson or Hanfman, they all have reasons not to lose, fighting for themselves and for the team.
The collision in this game was indeed sparking and colorful. The battle between the two sides was very close and fierce, and neither side gave an inch. The stalemate lasted from the first point to the last point.
In the first set, Thompson won by a narrow score of 15:13.
In the second set, there was another tiebreak. Hanfman saved four match points and Thompson also saved three set points. Then the two sides were entangled again to "12:11" and Thompson got the fifth match point.
The whole audience held their breath and the air almost stagnated.
You could even hear the sound of your heart beating, and then Thompson served the ball.
Throw the ball! Bend your knees! Push off the ground! Swing your arms! I have done the serve action countless times in my daily life. When my legs are almost out of strength, I push off the ground with all my strength, pour the whole upper body into it, and swing it at high speed.
Bang! The tennis ball drew a thrilling trajectory, like a long sword being unsheathed, and landed accurately at the T point of the inner corner.
ACE?
Could it really be ACE?
…
Push off the ground! Turn around! Serve!
Hanfman stared at Thompson's serve intently and made preparations in advance.
However, his calf muscles had really run out of strength and he couldn't kick out at all. He had exerted all his strength throughout the game and was unable to throw his body out. He barely took two steps and swung the racket, but was unable to touch the tennis ball.
Before him, he could see the mustard-yellow light flying, like the Golden Snitch in Quidditch, spreading its wings and disappearing again.
He just stared longingly in the direction where the light disappeared.
ACE?
Yes, ACE!
"Game, Thompson."
"Game, Bruins."
Thompson won the game with an ace, and also ended the entire competition for the US Championship!
The championship trophy is finally settled! Hanfman stumbled twice and almost fell. He stumbled to the ground and controlled his body, avoiding the fate of falling directly to the ground, but all his strength was drained away at once. He drooped his shoulders in embarrassment and frustration, and looked down at the dark blue court under his feet.
There was a hint of confusion in his eyes and a bitter taste in his mouth.
What...what happened?
They had tried their best and left nothing unreserved, but the Bruins were completely unstoppable in the final. They completely controlled the situation with a sweeping attitude. The Trojans couldn't even get a single victory. From doubles to singles, they were completely destroyed.
The big score is “4:0”.
It was a one-sided game. If the audience did not watch the game and only looked at the score, they probably would not believe that this was a matchup between the No. 1 seed and the No. 2 seed, and it was also a Los Angeles derby?
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Surprisingly!
Such a huge disparity!
It’s over, just like that…it’s over?
That deep feeling of powerlessness pulled my ankles and made me slowly fall down, as if I was drowning. I couldn't breathe, but I was too weak to struggle.
Hanfman was feeling dejected. He raised his head slightly and looked towards the other side of the court. The Bruins had gone crazy and there was a hint of envy in his eyes.
Youth, blooming wildly under the sunset.
Boom! Boom boom boom! When Thompson hit the ace, Gawain's brain was instantly filled with happiness and excitement, so overwhelming that he couldn't think.
Ah! Ah! The scream broke out of his throat, and he raised his hands high and rushed into the court. In the blink of an eye, the bustling figures surrounded Thompson.
Winner.
That was the only thought in Gawain's mind. The Bruins had really beaten the Trojans, changed the course of history, and won the May Madness championship! The championship.
Just repeating this word in my mind can make me want to laugh out loud.
Six months ago, he revisited his teenage years and began pursuing his tennis dream all over again, starting over like a baby taking baby steps.
Six months later, he changed his destiny and wrote a new history. Everything was so beautiful and so happy that it seemed unreal.
Looking up, you can see the crowd surging in the stadium. The fans of the Brown Bears have gone crazy, screaming, cheering and jumping like crazy.
After a full decade, the Bruins men's team once again brought the U.S. championship trophy back to UCLA.
After a lapse of 24 years, the NCAA once again saw the same university win both the men's and women's team championships in the U.S. Championships. UCLA has truly made history.
So brilliant and so magical!
They have left their own mark in the history of NCAA.
The fifth update.
(End of this chapter)