The Prince of Tennis: From Data-Driven Tennis to the Pinnacle of His Career

Chapter 195 A Difficult Seventh Game

"The second match begins. Please bring out Yamabuki Doubles Team 2 and Rikkai Doubles Team 2."

"Let's go, Dongfang, it's our turn."

Kentaro Minami suddenly stood up from the lounge chair, picked up the racket next to him, nodded to Aya Higashikata beside him, and walked straight toward the referee.

This time, Yamabuki almost voluntarily gave up two singles matches, which means that all the pressure is on the doubles players.

If they can't win, then Yamabuki will be swept out of the final by Rikkai.

"Um."

Dongfang Yamei took a deep breath, her expression serious as she slung the racket over her shoulder and followed closely beside Nan Jiantaro.

This time, their opponents were Rikkai University's second-year doubles pair, Yagyu Hiroshi and Niou Masaharu.

"A decisive game, Yagyu/Niou serve."

"It's them, Niou! Looks like we've hit the jackpot."

Yagyu Hiroshi pushed up his glasses and looked at Minami Kentaro and Higashikata Masami with a serious expression.

Although the opposing doubles pair were not particularly outstanding individually, they managed to defeat Marui Bunta and Jackal Kuwabara in the Kanto Tournament thanks to their extremely good teamwork.

They must not underestimate this doubles pair with rich practical experience and perfect teamwork.

"Isn't this perfect? ​​If we defeat them here, it'll be hard for us not to become famous."

Niou Masaharu gripped his racket tightly, a glint of fighting spirit flashing in his eyes.

Who wouldn't want to become famous at a young age? It's just a pity that there are too many strong people in Rikkai University. Although he and Yagyu Hiroshi are quite strong and their teamwork is becoming more and more perfect, they have always been in a state of being ignored.

Now the opportunity is in front of them. As long as they produce an outstanding result, all the audience members present will remember their names.

"That's true."

A faint smile appeared on Yagyu Hiroshi's lips, then he decisively turned around and walked straight towards the service area.

"Bang!"

After reaching the service court, Hiroshi Yagyu took a deep breath, tossed the ball high into the air, and swung his racket forcefully.

"Bang!"

Kentaro Minami's eyes narrowed, and he quickly ran to the ball's landing point, decisively swinging his racket to meet the attack.

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

After more than ten rounds, Niou Masaharu seized the opportunity when Higashikata Masami was unable to return to defense in time and decisively swung his racket to smash the ball back.

"15-0!"

Is this a coincidence?

Seeing the tennis ball bounce off the ground and fly out of bounds, Dongfang Yamei frowned immediately.

He was just a little short of catching that ball, but unfortunately, the angle of the shot from Niou Masaharu was too tricky.

"Bang!"

After serving again, Yagyu Hiroshi's expression became even more focused.

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"Bang!

""

"Bang!

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"Bang!"

"30-0!"

After more than twenty rounds, Yagyu Hiroshi scored directly with a baseline cross-court shot.

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

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中

After more than ten rounds, Niou Masaharu once again took advantage of the moment when Higashikata Masami was unable to return to defense in time, and with a quick flick of his wrist, he swung his racket and smashed the ball hard.

"40-0!"

"It seems this wasn't a coincidence; that guy is really something else."

Dongfang Yamei took a deep look at Niou Masaharu on the other side, then decisively turned around and walked to the baseline, assuming a defensive stance.

Niou Masaharu's insight was truly terrifying; he was able to accurately find the flaws he revealed in such a fierce tug-of-war.

"Bang!"

"Bang!

""

"Bang!"

After more than twenty rounds, Yagyu Hiroshi hit the ball directly into the corner diagonally opposite.

"Game, Yagyu/Nioh, 1-0!"

After successfully holding their serve, Yagyu Hiroshi and Niou Masaharu exchanged a glance and both smiled confidently.

Kentaro Minami and Masami Higashikata were weaker than they had expected. Such mediocre players are truly rare among national-level doubles pairs.

"Bang!"

After reaching the service court, Dongfang Yamei took a deep breath, tossed the ball high into the air, and swung her racket forcefully.

"Bang!"

"Bang!

""

"Bang!"

0-15!

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After more than twenty rounds, Yagyu Hiroshi hit the ball directly into the corner on the other side.

"Bang!

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"Bang!

""

"Bang!"

After more than ten rounds, Niou Masaharu seized the opportunity when Minami Kentaro was slow to return to defense and decisively swung his racket to hit the ball back hard.

"0-30!"

"Something's not right, Nan, can you tell?"

Dongfang Yamei turned to look at Minami Kentaro beside her and said in a low voice with a solemn expression.

The opposing doubles pair has gradually gained control of the game using their skills. If they don't make any changes, the score will really widen.

"Yes, the opponent is not only technically skilled, but also very observant."

Kentaro Minami gripped the racket handle tightly, his expression growing increasingly serious.

Rikkai is truly unfathomable; they actually have such a formidable doubles team hidden away. This time, they're really in big trouble.

"So what should we do? Should we use coded tactics directly, or observe for a while longer?"

Dongfang Yamei's expression grew increasingly complicated. Although the current situation was very unfavorable for them, it would be too risky to use the code-based tactic right at the start of the match.

Once their strategy is countered or adapted by the opponent, they will have lost a trump card, which will inevitably affect the rest of the game.

"Just use it. This is our serve, we have to hold it no matter what."

Kentaro Minami's eyes narrowed, and he gave a coded signal to Yami Higashikata before striding to the baseline.

At this point, they had no other choice. If they allowed the score to continue to widen, the situation would only become more and more unfavorable.

"good!"

Dongfang Yamei nodded, and then walked back to the service area.

"Bang!"

"Bang!

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"Bang!"

"15-30!"

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After more than twenty rounds, Kentaro Minami scored directly with a baseline cross-court shot.

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

"15-40!"

""

After more than ten rounds, Niou Masaharu seized the opportunity when Minami Kentaro was caught off guard and decisively swung his racket to hit the ball back hard.

"Bang!"

"Bang!

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"Bang!"

"30-40!"

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After more than twenty rounds, Dongfang Yamei won the battle with a powerful smash.

"Bang!

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"Bang!

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"Laser beam!"

After a few rounds, Yagyu Hiroshi's eyes narrowed, and he made a very unique backswing motion, like a golf swing, before decisively swinging his racket to meet the attack.

"call out!"

The tennis ball instantly transformed into a straight and dazzling yellow laser, hurtling past the net.

To the astonishment of Kentaro Minami and Masami Higashikata, the tennis ball slammed into the corner of the baseline and then bounced violently out of bounds.

"Game, Yagyu/Nioh, 2-0!"

After their game was broken, Kentaro Minami and Masami Higashikata looked at each other in dismay, both of them breaking out in a cold sweat.

They never expected that the opponent's strength would be so terrifying. Even though they had used coded tactics, they still couldn't gain the upper hand.

"Bang!"

When it was his turn to take the ball, Masaharu Niou smiled slightly, tossed the ball high into the air, and swung his racket horizontally.

"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

"Laser beam!"

"15-0!"

"15-15!"

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30-15!

""

"40-15!"

40-30!

""

"Game, Yagyu/Nioh, 3-0!"

"Game, Yagyu/Nioh, 4-0!"

"Game, Yagyu/Nioh, 5-0!"

"Kagura, why didn't you choose the Goose Formation for the South and East?"

Sengoku Kiyoshi, watching from the sidelines, clenched his fists tightly, turned to Kagura Ichijin beside him, and asked anxiously, "0..."

Kentaro Minami and Masami Higashikata absolutely cannot lose this match, otherwise Yamabuki will truly have no chance of winning the championship.

"They're probably afraid that if they use it too early, the other party will gradually get used to it."

After a moment of silence, Kagura Ichijin slowly spoke.

Kentaro Minami and Masami Higashikata's caution was not a problem, but unfortunately the difference in their actual abilities was too great, which led to the gap between them widening.

"We can't keep using it forever, can we? If this continues, the competition will really be over."

Sengoku Kiyosumi looked worried; the current situation was extremely unfavorable for Minami Kentaro and Higashikata Masami.

With such a huge gap in skill, the margin for error is almost zero. If a player makes even the slightest mistake, the opponent could seize the opportunity and end the game directly.

"They should use it next, but I don't know if they can finish the game in one go."

Looking at Minami Kentaro and Dongfang Masami, who were panting heavily on the field, Kagura Ichijin's eyes grew even deeper.

Now that things have come to this, Kentaro Minami and Masami Higashikata have no way out. Whether they like it or not, they have no choice but to use the goose formation.

"Shouldn't that be fine? Haven't Nan and Dongfang been practicing together for a long time?"

Sengoku Kiyosumi frowned and spoke in a deep voice to Kagura Ichijin.

Kentaro Minami and Masami Higashikata are not only skilled in signal tactics, but also adept at the wild goose formation. In terms of teamwork alone, the two have long surpassed the national-level doubles team of Yoshimi Obu.

"It's hard to say."

Kagura Ichijin shook his head slightly, his expression becoming increasingly solemn.

There are too many variables in this match, and no one can predict the final outcome.

If Yagyu Hiroshi and Niou Masaharu are not as good at adapting to the wild goose formation, then Minami Kentaro and Higashikata Masami, without their trump cards, will probably have a hard time winning this match.

This choice was made under the premise that Yagyu Hiroshi and Niou Masaharu had not kept their true path hidden. Otherwise, even if Minami Kentaro and Higashikata Masami used the wild goose formation, their chances of winning would be extremely slim.

"thing!"

After letting out a deep sigh, Kagura Ikjin silently recited the system's instructions and began to check the dimensions of Yagyu Hiroshi and Niou Masaharu.

Yagyu Hiroshi (Junior High School Grade 2)

Speed: 2

Diameter: 2.5

Body diameter: 2.5

Spirit: 3

Technology: 4.5

Total: 14.5

Niou Masaharu (Second Grade, Junior High School)

Speed: 2

Diameter: 2

Body diameter: 2

Spirit: 4

Technology: 4

Total: 14

"Bang!"

After reaching the service court, Dongfang Yamei took a deep breath, tossed the ball high into the air, and swung her racket horizontally.

"Bang!"

"Bang!

""

"Laser beam!"

After a few rounds, Yagyu Hiroshi decisively swung his racket, and a straight beam of light instantly landed on the opposite side of the court.

"0-15!"

"Nan, we can't wait any longer, let's use the goose formation directly."

A resolute glint flashed in Dongfang Yamei's eyes. He turned his head sharply and spoke decisively to Nan Jiantaro.

Now they have no other choice. If they continue to hide it, they will really have to leave the competition with regret.

"good!"

Kentaro Minami nodded solemnly, and then walked directly to the position of the wedge formation.

Now they have no choice but to take a gamble. Whether or not they will give the other party time to adapt is no longer within their consideration.

"Bang!"

After taking the ball again, Dongfang Yamei's expression became even more focused.

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

"15-15!"

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After a few rounds, Kentaro Minami scored directly with a cross-field ball from the baseline.

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

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After more than ten rounds, Masaharu Niou once again seized the opportunity when Kentaro Minami was caught off guard and decisively swung his racket to hit the ball back.

"This is doubles."

Dongfang Yamei rushed straight to the ball's landing point and decisively swung her racket to smash the ball back.

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

"Laser beam!"

"15-30!"

"30-30!"

"30-40!"

"40-40!"

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"40—AD!"

"40-40!"

"AD-40!"

"Game, Yagyu/Nioh, 5-1!"

"Game, Yagyu/Nioh, 5-2!"

"Game, Yagyu/Nioh, 5-3!"

"Game, Yagyu/Nioh, 5-4!"

"Game, Yagyu/Nioh, 5-5!"

"Game, Yagyu/Nioh, 5-6!"

After their serve was broken again, Yagyu Hiroshi and Niou Masaharu did not panic; instead, they revealed a cold smile.

After this long and drawn-out battle, they have become quite familiar with the goose formation. As long as they proceed steadily, they can regain the initiative.

"Bang!"

After taking several deep breaths, Kentaro Minami tossed the ball high into the air and swung his racket forcefully.

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

"Laser beam!"

"0-15!"

"15-15!"

"15-30!"

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"30-30!"

"30-40!"

"40-40!"

"40—AD!"

"Game, Yagyu/Nioh, 6-6!"

After a hard-fought battle, the match went into a tiebreaker. At this point, the four runners-up were drenched in sweat and breathing heavily.

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"Bang!"

Twisting his aching wrist, Yagyu Hiroshi took a deep breath, tossed the ball high into the air, and swung his racket forcefully.

"Bang!"

"Bang!

"Laser beam!"

"1-0!"

"1-1!"

"1-2!"

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"2-2"

"3—3"

"6-6!"

10-10!

""

"15-15!"

The score remained close, alternating between points and points, before finally ending in a draw.

Kentaro Minami and Masami Higashikata exchanged a glance, and Quan Xing breathed a sigh of relief. The most difficult time was over, and now it was all about physical strength and willpower.

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"Bang!"

"Bang!"

"Laser beam!"

"16-15!"

"16-16!"

"20-20!"

"30-30!"

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"45-45!"

"Dongfang, that person seems to be dying."

Looking at the pale-faced and trembling Niou Masaharu across from him, Minami Kentaro was overjoyed.

They persevered for so long, and finally saw the light of victory.

"Finally, we can settle this."

Dongfang Yamei's eyes narrowed, she gripped her racket tightly, and then walked straight to the free-ball court.

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

"Bang!

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"45-46!"

"46-46!"

"47-46!"

47-47!

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"47-48!"

""

47-49!

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Faced with the relentless attacks of Kentaro Minami and Masami Higashikata, Hiroshi Yagyu and Masaharu Niou, who had been fighting desperately, were eventually worn down and unfortunately lost the match.

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"Game, Yagyu/Nioh, 6-7!"

"The second match is concluded with a score of 7-6, South/Eastern wins!"