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1Teen tennis star Korey Burke is attacked in the eve of a major tournament. She ends up with a broken wrist that will keep her away from the court for several months and will likely end her career. Logan and Briscoe investigate Allison, her rival, as well as Korey's father, as the attack would have allowed her to keep money from her contracts without having to play. But a look at Korey's medical history leads to an uncomfortable truth.
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4* CripplingTheCompetition: Allison is suspected of hiring someone to injure Korey for this purpose. It turns out Allison ''did'' hire him, but at Korey's own request.
5* MyGodWhatHaveIDone: When Korey admits the truth, her father looks horrified to learn his constant pressure convinced his daughter that he only loved her for being a winner.
6* PatchedTogetherFromTheHeadlines:
7** The attack on Nancy Kerrigan orchestrated by Tonya Harding. In this case, "Nancy" arranges for her own attack with "Tonya"'s help.
8** Tennis star Monica Seles's stabbing.

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