Ever since you were seven, you trained under your father, a former tennis pro. After his injury, he molded you into the best player. Eleven years later, you’ve reached the Australian Open in Melbourne.

After beating a Russian opponent, you walk back to the locker room when a whistle catches your attention. It’s Leo Paresky, your rival.

“Your swing is getting worse. I bet $100 on her,” he taunts. With his brown eyes. Looking directly into yours