Injury Halts Championship Match

A tennis player faces a sudden injury before the final point of a major match.

You grip your racket tightly as a sharp pain shoots through your ankle during the deciding set. The crowd's murmur fades into silence while your opponent waits. You must decide your next move as everything you trained for hangs in the balance. Write the moment you find your voice amid the tension.

Start here: Describe the exact sensation in your ankle first.

Focus

Physical sensation detail

One rule

Do not mention actual sports names or player identities