A fading tennis player tries to revive his career under the guidance of a legendary coach, only to find himself secretly falling in love with the coach’s daughter—a romance that could jeopardize both his future and his comeback.
Cristian Masdéu, a Spanish tennis player in the midst of a career crisis, meets Dafne by chance on a flight after Roland Garros. She is a young historian recently abandoned by her boyfriend—also a tennis player—and he is struggling with disappointment and defeat. An electrifying conversation leads to a failed romantic encounter at Cristian’s apartment, leaving both with lingering thoughts of what might have been.
Months later, determined to salvage his career, Cristian seeks out Héctor Fort, a retired tennis legend, to become his coach. To his surprise, Héctor turns out to be Dafne’s father. The training agreement requires Cristian to move into the family farmhouse in Mont-ras, setting the stage for a tense coexistence filled with undeniable attraction and unresolved feelings.
Under Héctor’s demanding discipline, Cristian begins rebuilding his professional confidence while fighting a growing obsession with Dafne. Through misunderstandings, arguments, and moments of unexpected intimacy, their tension gradually evolves into genuine affection. On Christmas Eve, Dafne confides in Cristian about the tragedy that has haunted her for years: the death of her mother in an accident for which she still blames herself. Their heartfelt conversation culminates in a kiss. Yet Dafne pulls away, unwilling to interfere with the strictly professional relationship between Cristian and her father.
The trio travels to Australia for Cristian’s first major challenge: the Australian Open. Amid the pressures of the tournament, his connection with Dafne deepens through walks, confidences, stolen kisses, and a promise to keep their relationship secret out of loyalty to Héctor. Matters become more complicated with the arrival of Giulio Sforza, Dafne’s ex-boyfriend and Cristian’s greatest rival on the court. Determined to destabilize Cristian, Giulio tries to use Dafne against him—and almost succeeds. But despite setbacks and emotional turmoil, Cristian and Dafne finally admit their love for one another, agreeing to keep it hidden until the tournament ends.
On the court, Cristian’s confidence returns thanks to Héctor’s training and Dafne’s unwavering support, which becomes his emotional anchor. The secret eventually explodes when paparazzi photograph the couple and the story makes international headlines. Rather than turning against them, Héctor chooses to support their relationship and focuses all his energy on preparing Cristian for the ultimate showdown against Sforza.
The final match becomes both a personal and professional reckoning. Cristian must prove that he can overcome his failures, silence his doubts, and defeat his most dangerous rival. After a grueling battle filled with tension and emotion, he emerges victorious and rushes into Dafne’s arms to celebrate.
Two years later, the epilogue reveals a happy ending: Cristian and Dafne are married, parents to a daughter named Aurora, and living a stable, fulfilling life. Cristian has achieved his dream of becoming a Roland Garros champion, while Dafne has built a successful career as a professor, proving that the tie-break that brought them together changed the course of their lives forever.
RELEVANT INFORMATION: Anna Farrés is a Catalan author who has been passionate about writing since childhood. She writes both historical fiction and romantic comedies, combining her love of history with contemporary culture. Before publishing under her own name, she wrote romance novels on Wattpad under the pseudonym Eneida Wolf.
Tie-Break is her first novel published by a major publishing house. A compelling crush-to-enemies-to-lovers romance, it combines the emotional intensity of a sports drama with the charm and humor of a romantic comedy. The story is anchored by Cristian’s transformation from a vulnerable athlete seeking redemption both on and off the court, and by Dafne’s strength as a fully realized female protagonist. Its audiovisual appeal is significant, blending the excitement of sports-centered stories with the emotional stakes of a sweeping romance and the freshness of a contemporary rom-com.
AUDIOVISUAL POTENTIAL: TV Series, Miniseries, Film, TV Movie
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES: Spanish.
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