Game Set Match – Jennifer Lacopelli

“Time,” the chair ump said through his microphone. She glanced over at Jasmine, who was digging through her bag, probably confident she’d already won the match, maybe thinking about the party her parents would throw to celebrate the victory. Indy leapt to her feet. This set would be better than the first, and that started with better body language.

Sometimes standing up tall and lifting your chin could help make a long, uphill battle seem a little easier. Jasmine took her time, examining her racket as she walked to her side of the court. Indy was ready and waiting at the baseline. Finally, the other girl was ready to receive, twirling her racket in her hands, bent at the waist, a few steps into the backcourt.

Indy slammed a serve, and as it left her racket, she raced forward, careful not to get too close to the net. Jasmine blocked it back easily, but Indy was right there waiting. The ball touched the strings at the perfect angle, and with a quick flick of her wrist she hit a short volley winner while Jasmine stood stunned behind the baseline. “Fifteen–love.” Indy turned to the ball girl, signaling for her towel.

The heat was still crushing the court. Wiping her face and her arms, she didn’t look back. She didn’t need to see Jasmine’s face. She could imagine the expression, mouth agape, holding her racket down at her knees, one hand propped on her hip, wondering where the hell that came from.

A murmur spread through the crowd. Indy had their attention. Now she had to get them on her side. She just had to show them she had a chance. She’d confused Jasmine with the last point. Tennis was a game of adjustments, but it was tough to adjust on the fly.

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