It was tense.
The tournament count was close as Left and Right paddles vied for the week's championship. The marathon was emotionally taxing and both were worn out from the exertion, but neither was willing to give up yet. The goal for both lay just ahead - the first one to ten victories was the champion.
Luck, skill and fate mixed interchangeably as one player and then the other would get on a roll. The game totals were nine-all as they started the last game just when the power went out.
Lesson: Be sure to pay your electricity bill.