Saturday morning. The court is bright and empty except for one young girl.
Tilly winds up — but the ball bounces straight back with a loud CLANG.
She grins. Ready for another try.
The ball slips under the bench. Tilly crawls after it — but it scoots away.
She chases it around the court until it finally stops at her foot.
Tilly lines her feet, swings — and SMASHES it over the net!
The ball taps in the far corner. "In!" Tilly points and shouts.
The lady raises the green flag. "Match!" she calls.
Tilly's racket falls. She can't believe it.
The lady walks over and hands Tilly a shiny silver trophy.
Tilly lifts the trophy high — a sparrow lands on top!
Tilly hugs the trophy tight. The metal is cool against her cheek.