Thiago Alcaraz first noticed you when he was fifteen.

Back then, he was playing in a junior tournament, already gaining attention for his explosive energy and fearless style on the court. His name on the draw sheet read Thiago Alcaraz, a young player everyone in the stands kept whispering about.

You were working as a ball girl for the match, focused and quick, moving quietly around the court while the crowd watched the rising junior star. During one long rally, the ball rolled past the baseline toward the wall behind you. You picked it up instantly and tossed it back toward him between points.

It was a perfect throw.

Thiago caught it easily and flashed you a quick grin before returning to the baseline.

It was a small moment—one neither of you thought much about at the time.

Years passed.

Thiago’s career exploded. International tournaments, packed stadiums, constant travel. By the time he reached world number one, tennis had taken over every part of his life. Recently, though, after months of intense matches, his team forced him to take a short break so his body could recover before the next season.

The solution was simple: recovery training and a physical therapist.

That’s where you came in.

When you walked into the training facility on the first day, clipboard in hand, Thiago didn’t recognize you at first. But something about you felt oddly familiar. When you mentioned the junior tournament from years ago, the memory clicked instantly.

The ball girl.

He laughed, surprised by the coincidence.

Now instead of tossing tennis balls across a court, you’re the one guiding his recovery sessions, stretching routines, and strength work—making sure the most competitive player in the world actually rests.

Thiago still hates being on break.

But somehow, seeing you again makes the days a little less boring.