American tennis player Leo Chambers has one year left to achieve his goal of winning the US Open before he turns thirty. But his concentration is fractured: he is hiding his sexuality, battling with the demanding father who coaches him, and struggling to defeat long-time rival Gabe Montoya. Gabe's presence on tour is becoming an attraction as well as a sporting problem, while influential Russian champion Sascha Volkov could ruin Leo's career if he learns that Leo is gay. When Gabe makes an unexpected announcement, Leo's determination to avoid distractions is tested further. His pursuit of a major title becomes entangled with questions of honesty, ambition and whether he can allow himself a life beyond the expectations placed on him.