Eventually, you find it. The time! You shout it to your family, “She’s on at 4 PM!” It’s a victory as sweet as a tiebreak win. You immediately set three alarms, write it on your hand, and tell three friends. You’ve done it. You’ve beaten the time zone beast.
Now, the only thing left is to hope she starts well, doesn’t drop the first set, and that your internet connection holds up. Because after all that trouble, if the stream buffers just as she hits a winner, you will lose it. But for now, take a deep breath. You know the answer. And that, my friend, is the first step to a very good afternoon of tennis. Enjoy the match—you’ve earned it.
