Chapter 85 Not worth mentioning

Meanwhile, Sacramento ignored the excitement of the reporters and walked straight into the training ground. He could hear a burst of cheerful laughter. "Hey, Yannick, how are you, are you ready? Everyone is saying that you have a good chance of playing against that freshman."

In the team's training ground, the chattering and heated discussions were still bustling, the typical atmosphere of a group of college students gathering together.

Hanfman was gently turning his wrist, without showing off on the surface. He just said lightly, "Be prepared for any opponent", but the confidence in his words could still be felt, revealing the youthful spirit of being fearless.

As the best and strongest championship team at the University of Southern California in recent years, the tennis team has very high morale. Even the freshmen who come in every year are young people with outstanding talents. "Trojans" is the best recruitment sign, which also makes the players always full of confidence.

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

Such a simple sentence can make you feel the fresh smell of blood.

"Ohhhh, look out! Yannick is coming!"

"It looks like that stupid bear doesn't stand a chance this time."

"They should be prepared to be beaten!"

"Rookie, run away!"

"Roar, roar, roar! Yannick! Yannick!"

Everyone followed suit and there was no need for deliberate incitement. The atmosphere between the sworn enemies in the same city was already hot enough. If the stimulation continued, it might just explode.

Someone noticed Sacramento coming on the court and immediately shouted, "Ray! What do you think? Can they really promote that rookie to second singles?"

How could Sacramento not have heard of Gawain? Even the Los Angeles Times reported it, so how could they, as sworn enemies in the same city, turn a deaf ear to it? But objectively speaking, Gawain has only played three complete games so far, and the best one was the No. 3 singles player who defeated the Sooners.

What is this?

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

The reason why it has sparked so much discussion now is mainly because of the craze for the city derby. Even trivial matters are brought up for discussion, and even minor details can become a huge storm under a microscope. Sacramento does not think that the opponent deserves special treatment.

In Sacramento's "future plans", he really doesn't have time to care about these endless "new stars".

"Why, are you scared?"

Saramento did not answer, but asked a question in return. Everyone immediately started chattering, and Saramento shrugged his shoulders lightly, not wanting to continue the discussion.

As he just told reporters, as long as he does his best, he has the confidence to defeat any opponent. What he needs to focus on most now is Thompson and Gillon, not a rookie who relies on hype to become the focus.

Watching Saramento turn around and walk toward the training ground, Hanfman also stood up, winked at his teammates, and said in a low voice, "Did you see that? That's the temperament of a master! Temperament!"

This joke made everyone laugh again, and they all devoted themselves to their daily training with smiles on their faces.

Facing a mortal enemy, there was no need for mobilization; everyone's high morale was ignited early.

While waiting for the practice to end, the Trojans also announced their lineup: there was no change, from the first singles to the sixth singles, all the lineups remained unchanged.

Head coach Peter Smith stood in front of the team with his hands behind his back and a solemn expression.

With neatly cut short white hair and sharp white stubble on his chin, he exudes a serious military aura, iron-blooded and strict. Since taking over the Trojans men's tennis team in 2010, he has left a deep mark on the team.

Three times the Pac-12 Coach of the Year, one time the National Coach of the Year, four times the National Champion, his distinguished record is his medal of honor.

There is no doubt that under Smith's leadership, the Trojans have ushered in a second new peak period. Not only have they suppressed the Bruins in the same-city showdown, but they have also undoubtedly become the strongest competitor in the United States, and in recent years they have each dominated the field with the University of Virginia.

Smith has the capital and confidence to be tough.

"I know there have been a lot of rumors these days, but don't forget how cunning that stupid bear is. These rumors may all be smokescreens."

Like Martin, the people who are most familiar with and value him the most are always his enemies, and Smith will never underestimate the Bruins.

As the head coach spoke, one could clearly feel the Trojans' morale burning again. If the Bruins players were in front of them at this moment, they would probably rush forward with clenched fists, and could even clearly hear the sound of the air burning.

"Lei, your opponent is Thompson. Thompson is in great shape this year and is currently ranked number one in the United States. You should never underestimate him. But I believe in your ability and you will not be inferior to Thompson. We are all looking forward to you firing the first shot and giving that stupid bear a wake-up call!"

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Saramento nodded solemnly, his face serious, exuding a sense of tragedy and determination to move forward.

He will never forget his father's admonitions and reprimands.

“What do you want to do in the future?”

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

"Don't be so naive."

“This is just a college league. You need to be the best, you need to beat all your opponents, you need to win the championship, and you need to prove yourself. Otherwise, give up being a player and become an office worker. Don’t waste your time and energy. You should be smart enough.”

“Remember, no one will remember who the runner-up was.”

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 professional career. Not only to prove it to his coach and teammates, but also to his father.

He will never forget the contempt and disdain in his father's eyes. He analyzed his life and future with a cold judgment, just like looking at a pile of cold numbers. This also inspired him to move forward, forward, and keep moving forward.

My father would also watch the city derby. He needed victory and perfection.

Salamanto clenched his fists, his eyes sparkling with a strong spark. Maybe, beating Thompson, who is ranked first in the United States, can make his father see more possibilities for himself. Maybe.

But... when Sacramento saw the matchup list, he was stunned. He had only one thought in his mind: Why? (End of this chapter)