In this room, Saramento ignored the reporter's excitement and went straight into the training ground. A burst of cheerful laughter could be heard in front of him.
"Hey, Yannick, how are you, are you ready? Everyone is saying that you are very likely to face the freshman."
In the team's training ground, the cheers and heated discussions were still bustling, a typical atmosphere of a group of college students gathering together.
Hanfmann was gently turning his wrist. On the surface, he was not embarrassed. He just said lightly, "Be prepared for any opponent." However, the confidence in his words can still be felt as a youthful spirit. Fear neither heaven nor earth.
As the best and strongest championship team at the University of Southern California in recent years, the tennis team is very high-spirited. Even the freshmen who come in every year are young people with outstanding talents. The "Trojans" are the most talented. A good recruitment sign also makes the players always confident.
After a pause, Hanfman deliberately showed a cruel smile like a clown, "If the opponent is a brown bear, then of course I will tear them apart! They are willing to send the rookie over, and I will naturally not refuse."
An understatement can feel the fresh scent of blood.
"Oh oh oh, be careful! Yang Nick is here!"
"It seems that stupid bear has no chance this time."
"Just prepare them to get beat up!"
"Rookie, run away!"
"Ho ho ho! Yang Nick! Yang Nick!"
Everyone started to boo, and there was no need to deliberately incite. The atmosphere of the mortal enemy in the same city was already hot enough. If the excitement continued, it might explode.
At this time, someone noticed Saramento coming on the stage and immediately shouted loudly, "Ray! What do you think? Is it really possible for them to promote that rookie to the second singles?"
Gawain, how could Saramento not have heard of his name? Even the Los Angeles Times reported it, so how could they turn a deaf ear as sworn enemies in the city?
But objectively speaking, Gao Wen has only played three complete games so far, and the best one was the No. 3 singles victory over the Sooners——
Is this nothing?
This is nothing, not even a new star worth looking forward to. He needs more games and more wins to prove himself.
The reason why there is so much discussion now is mainly because of the craze of intra-city derbies. Even trivial matters have to be discussed. Even minute and minute matters are disturbing under the microscope. Saramento does not think that its opponents deserve special treatment.
In Salamento's "future plan", he really has no time to care about these endless "new stars".
"What, are you scared?"
Saramento did not answer, but just asked a question. Everyone immediately started to boo, and Saramento lightly shrugged his shoulders, not wanting to continue the discussion.
As he just told reporters, as long as he is himself, he is confident to defeat any opponent. What he needs to focus on most now is Thompson and Giron, rather than a new rookie who relies on hype to become the focus.
Seeing the back of Saramento turning towards 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! The temperament!"
This joke made everyone laugh again, and everyone went into daily training with a smile on their faces——
Facing a mortal enemy, no mobilization is needed, and everyone's high morale is ignited early.
While waiting for the training to end, the Trojans also announced the lineup: no changes, from the first single to the sixth single.
Head coach Peter Smith stood in front of the team, his hands behind his back, his face solemn.
He has neat short white hair and a strong, sharp white beard on his chin. He exudes a serious atmosphere of a soldier, iron-blooded and strict. Since he took over the Trojan men's tennis team in 2010, he has been on this team. It left a deep imprint on the team.
Three-time Pac-12 best coach, one-time All-American coach, and four-time All-American champion. His outstanding record is his medal of honor.
There is no doubt that under the leadership of Smith, the Trojans have reached their second peak period, not only suppressing the Bruins in the same city matchup; but also undoubtedly becoming the strongest competition in the country. In recent years, the University of Virginia and the University of Virginia have each dominated one side.
Smith has the capital and confidence to be tough.
"I know there have been a lot of rumors in the past two days, but don't forget what a cunning opponent that stupid bear is. All these news may be smoke bombs."
Like Martin, the one he knows most and values him most is always from his enemy. Smith will never look down on the Bruins.
With the words of the head coach, you can clearly feel that the morale of the Trojans is strong and burning again. If the Bruins players appeared in front of them at this time, they would probably rush forward with fists clenched, and they could even clearly hear the air burning. the sound of.
"Ley, your opponent is Thompson. Thompson is in good shape this year and is currently ranked No. 1 in the United States. You must not underestimate it, but I believe in your ability. You will not be inferior at all against Thompson. We all look forward to you being able to take the No. 1 spot." Cannon, give that stupid bear a head-on blow!"
Saramento nodded solemnly, his face full of solemnity, and his whole body exuded a kind of tragic and perseverance to move forward.
He will never forget the instructions and reprimands from his father——
"What do you want to do with your future?"
"If you are a professional player, you need to produce some results. Otherwise, do you think life is like an ivory tower and can it continue like this forever?"
"Don't be so naive."
"This is just a college league, you need to be your best, you need to beat all your opponents, you need to win championships, you need to prove yourself. Otherwise, just give up on being a player, just be a office worker and don't waste 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 career, not only to prove it to his coaches and teammates, but also to prove himself to his coaches and teammates. I still need to prove it to my 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, move forward, and keep moving forward. .
My father will also watch the local derby. He needs victory and perfection.
Saramento clenched his fists heavily, and there were strong sparks in his eyes. Perhaps defeating Thompson, who is ranked No. 1 in the United States, will allow his father to see more possibilities for himself. Maybe.
But... when Salamento saw the matchup table, he was stunned. There was only one thought in his mind:
Why?
