Plot
Carrie comes out of retirement at this age
37
What Spanish nickname / term of endearment does Javier call Carrie
Pichona
The 4 major tennis tournaments are collectively known by this name
The Grand Slams
Former fling of Carrie who becomes her training partner and eventual romantic interest
Bowe Huntley
The back boundary of the court where players serve and play groundstrokes during rallies
Baseline
Nickname given to Carrie by the sports press because of her fierce and uncompromising attitude
The Battle Axe
Nickname given to Javier during his own tennis career
The Jaguar
When Carrie is in the zone, she can feel the ___ in her bones
Hum
Carrie’s highly supportive sports agent
Gwen Davis
This refers to a tied score of 40-40 where a player must win 2 consecutive points to win the game
Deuce
Before the Australian Open, Gwen sends Carrie a CD by which singer?
Elton John
Javier immigrated to the US from this country
Argentina (Buenos Aires)
What tennis move is the first thing Carrie taught Nicki?
The Soto Slice
When Carrie was 15, she met this boy who became her momol buddy
Marco
A serve that is completely untouched by the opposing player, landing perfectly in the service box
Ace
Carrie leaves Javier for another coach named
Lars van de Berg
What good luck ritual does Carrie do before each match
Wipe the tops of her shoes
In the Wimbledon entrance hall there is a quote by Rudyard Kipling “if you can meet with ____ and ____ and treat those two impostors just the same”
Triumph, Disaster
Which tennis player is known for her speed? She beat Carrie during the French clay quarterfinals
Natasha Antonovich
A stroke that is hit with a backspin, causing the ball to travel low, stay controlled, and bounce unpredictably
Slice
After Carrie wins the French Open, what congratulatory gift does Nicki send to Carrie?
Bouquet of flowers
If Carrie’s shoe line is called Adidas Break Points, Nicki’s shoe line is called Nike _______
130s
After Bowe loses the US Open semifinals, which signals his retirement, Carrie goes to him and says “A beautiful end to a stunning career”
Bowe says “______”
Carrie’s eyes go wide
I love you
Carrie’s opponent during her 2nd to the last match (US Open Semifinals)
Ingrid Cortez
A shot made by hitting the ball before it touches the ground, typically executed near the net to gain an offensive advantage
Volley