OJAI, Calif. — A thrown hat, a fall onto his back and a “quack quack.” Those three instances summed up the Bruins’ experience at the conference tournament, which can be further distilled down to one word: frustrating. Read more...
Photo: Govind Nanda slams his hat to the ground. The redshirt senior lost his singles match in straight sets as UCLA men’s tennis fell 4-1 to Oregon. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin)
Tennis hinges on quick movements and rapid reflexes. And for coach Billy Martin, this week’s Pac-12 championship is the ultimate physical test. “It’s going to be a real physical contest – it’ll be the first time we’ll potentially play three matches in a row,” Martin said. Read more...
Photo: Giacomo Revelli fires a forehand during a match. The junior has shown continuous improvement this season. (Julia Zhou/Photo editor)
This post was updated April 23 at 9:03 p.m. Billy Martin’s squad was fueled by the pursuit of vengeance. “You talk about revenge as a powerful motivator,” the coach said. Read more...
Photo: Coach Billy Martin applauds his team during a match. His squad finished its regular season with back-to-back 4-0 victories. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Tennis is not just a sport that requires physical endurance – it also challenges the ability to adapt to diverse environments. This weekend, that means playing further above sea level than usual. Read more...
Photo: Members of UCLA men’s tennis clench their fists in celebration after a point. The crew will take on its final two regular season matches this weekend. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Rivalry matches are inevitable in sports. They produce legendary matchups – Barcelona and Real Madrid, Duke and North Carolina, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, to name a few. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore Gianluca Ballotta clenches his fist in celebration. His singles victory Tuesday helped the Bruins prevail over the Trojans. (Julia Zhou/Photo editor)
Tennis is a game of confidence as much as it is one of physical abilities. Coach Billy Martin’s team has it in spades. “We’re very confident,” said junior Alexander Hoogmartens. Read more...
Photo: Billy Martin watches the court during a match. The longtime Bruin head coach’s team is riding on a four-match winning streak ahead of Tuesday’s affair against USC. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
It all came down to court six. Senior Jorge Plans Gonzalez and Hudson Rivera were in combat to determine the fortune of their respective teams. The Bruins and Cardinal stood on either end of the court, watching the battle unfold. Read more...
Photo: Members of UCLA men’s tennis spray water and crowd around senior Jorge Plans Gonzalez, who cemented the team’s 4-3 win over Stanford. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
