“Success is a journey, not a destination.”
Former UCLA tennis player Arthur Ashe famously coined it.
And the Bruins know better than most that it is the climb that has defined them this season.

A building is only as strong as its foundation.
And the Bruins have proved that the ground they stand on remains firm, and the glue that holds them together is binding.

Even the deepest winter eventually yields to the first sign of spring.
And after a cold start to the season, the Bruins are in full bloom as the conference calendar turns.

The top of the rankings is a crowded throne.
But when it comes to the nation’s best, only one can claim the crown after overcoming multiple tests.

Teams crave an undefeated record, but they may crave ending one even more.
And with the Bruins’ unblemished record, each new matchup brings the chance for a challenger to end their run.

They say pressure makes diamonds.
A trip to the Bay will test who can take the heat and who cracks under pressure.
No. 14 UCLA men’s tennis (2-1) will face No.

Domination can breed complacency.
While UCLA hasn’t dropped a set in two games, it hasn’t dropped its standards either.
As such, the Bruins left this week’s play focusing on improvement instead of results.