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

"What a pity, we were just a little short of breaking their serve."

Yohei Tanaka shook his head with some regret.

They failed to seize such a golden opportunity to demoralize the enemy.

"The opponent has a very solid foundation and no obvious weaknesses."

Tanaka Kohei looked solemn.

Kentaro Minami and Masami Higashikata are very tenacious, and it won't be easy to defeat each other.

"Then let's increase the intensity! I refuse to believe we can't find a weakness!"

Yohei Tanaka walked to the service court, took a deep breath, then tossed the ball high into the air and swung his racket with all his might!

"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"15-0!"

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"15-15!"

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"15-30!"

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"30-30!"

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"30-40!"

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"40-40!"

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"40—AD!"

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"Game, South/East, 2-0!"

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"Game, South/East, 3-0!"

After losing three games in a row, both Yohei Tanaka and Kohei Tanaka looked extremely grim.

Each time it was just a hair's breadth away. If one time could be an accident, then three times in a row shows that the opponent's strength is indeed not to be underestimated.

"As expected, we have to use that formation. Unit, what do you think?"

Yohei Tanaka looked at Kohei Tanaka beside him, his eyes revealing a hint of determination.

"It's about time. No matter what, we need to catch up in the score first."

Kohei Tanaka nodded.

The core of doubles lies in tacit cooperation, which is precisely their strength.

"Let's begin then."

Yohei Tanaka serves again, and the match continues.

"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

After more than ten rounds, Kentaro Minami and Masami Higashikata were surprised to find that the opposing team's positions had changed, with Yohei Tanaka and Kohei Tanaka standing side by side on the baseline!

"Bang!"

Yohei Tanaka scored directly with a baseline cross-court shot, then high-fived Kohei Tanaka in celebration, and looked provocatively at the other side.

"15-0!"

"It's a parallel array... Dongfang, stop trying to pull them together!"

Kentaro Minami's expression changed, and he immediately reminded him.

He didn't expect to encounter such a special formation in the very first match; the Kanto Tournament was indeed very complex.

"Yes, I'll try to intercept it online."

Dongfang Yamei nodded and walked to the receiving area.

However, the power of the parallel array far exceeded their expectations.

"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"30-0!"

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"30-15!"

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"40-15!"

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"Game, South/East, 3-1!"

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"Game, South/East, 3-2!"

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"Game, South/East, 3-3!"

"Kagura, something feels off. Are Minami and Touhou going to lose?"

Sengoku Kiyosumi, who was watching the game, looked worried as the score was tied.

Kentaro Minami and Masami Higashikata are clearly helpless against the parallel formation. If they continue to be on the defensive like this, the situation may very well reverse.

"It's hard to say. If Nan and Dongfang can break through the opponent's formation, then they still have a chance. But if they can't find a way..."

Kagura Ikjin frowned.

In terms of individual strength, Tanaka Yohei and Tanaka Kohei are not stronger than Minami Kentaro and Higashikata Masami, but they managed to suppress their opponents by using the parallel formation.

After silently reciting the system's name, Kagura Ichijin began to examine the five dimensions of these people.

Tanaka Yohei (junior high school first year)

Speed: 2.5

Power: 2.5

Stamina: 2

Spirit: 2

Technology: 2

Total: 11

Tanaka Kohei (junior high school first year)

Speed: 2.5

Power: 2.5

Stamina: 2

Spirit: 2

Technology: 2

Total: 11

Kentaro Minami (first year of junior high school)

Speed: 2.5

Power: 2.5

Stamina: 2.5

Spirit: 2

Technology: 2

Total: 11.5

Dongfang Yamei (Grade 1, Junior High)

Speed: 2.5

Power: 2.5

Stamina: 2.5

Spirit: 2

Technology: 2

Total: 11.5

Kentaro Minami and Masami Higashikata have a slight advantage in the five dimensions, but in doubles, unless there is a huge difference in strength, good teamwork can often make up for one’s own shortcomings and even reverse the situation.

"You're pretty familiar with the East now, aren't you?"

On the field, Kentaro Minami suddenly turned to look at Masami Higashikata and quietly made a gesture that only the two of them understood.

"Okay, let's begin."

Dongfang Yamei understood immediately; he knew that Nan Jiantaro was using coded tactics to counter the opponent's parallel formation.

"Bang!"

After tossing the ball high into the air, Kentaro Minami quickly swung his racket.

"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

After more than ten rounds, Dongfang Yamei seized an opportunity and scored directly with a volley.

"15-0!"

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"30-0!"

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"30-15!"

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"40-15!"

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"40-30!"

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"Game, South/East, 4-3!"

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"Game, South/East, 4-4!"

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"Game, South/East, 5-4!"

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"Game, South/East, 5-5!"

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"Game, South/East, 6-5!"

After managing to hold their serve again with great difficulty, Kentaro Minami and Masami Higashikata exchanged a glance, feeling somewhat relieved.

After more than an hour of intense battle, Tanaka Yohei and Tanaka Kohei were almost exhausted, and both their hitting power and movement speed showed a significant decline.

On the other hand, because they train regularly, they are still in good condition.

"Huff huff..."

Yohei Tanaka was panting heavily, his team uniform soaked with sweat.

Looking at the two people opposite him, whose faces were pale but whose eyes were still firm, he felt extremely frustrated.

The opponent wasn't particularly strong, but by relentlessly battling, they managed to drag every ball into a long battle, gradually wearing down their stamina.

"Unit, use that move. If we don't give it our all now, we'll really have no chance."

A resolute glint flashed in Kohei Tanaka's eyes.

They originally planned to wait until tiebreak to use their combined shot, but it seems that won't be possible now.

"it is good."

Yohei Tanaka took a few deep breaths to adjust his breathing, then tossed the ball high into the air and swung his racket quickly.

"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"15-0!"

Kohei Tanaka scores with a beautiful volley.

"There's still something left to reserve..."

Seeing Tanaka Yohei and Tanaka Kohei suddenly leave the baseline and stand at the center line, Minami Kentaro's face turned extremely ugly.

The opponent is going all in and speeding up their attack.

"Bang!"

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"30-0!"

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"40-0!"

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"40-15!"

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"Game, South/East, 6-6!"

"South, although the opponent's offensive is more intense, they also have more weaknesses. As long as we keep the score close, they definitely won't be able to hold out for long."

Dongfang Yamei wiped the sweat from her forehead, her tone firm.

"understood."

Kentaro Minami took a deep breath, his eyes blazing.

"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"0-1!"

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"0-2!"

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"1-3!"

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"2-6!"

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"6-6!"

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"7-6!"

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"8-6!"

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"Game, South/East, 7-6!"

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"Match 1 ends, 7-6, South/Eastern wins!"

As the last ball landed, Kentaro Minami and Masami Higashikata finally breathed a sigh of relief.

They relentlessly wore down their opponents and won this hard-fought Game 7.