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

"Can Kagura, Sengoku, and Akutsu win?"

Kentaro Minami, watching from the sidelines, gripped the bench tightly, his face full of worry.

This match was like walking a tightrope for Yamabuki; the slightest misstep could lead to utter ruin.

While Kiyosumi Sengoku and Jin Akutsu's strength is undeniable, their opponents are Rikkai's regulars.

"It's hard to say."

Kagura Ichijin shook his head, his gaze serious.

Although Jin Xuechang and Liu Lian'er's teamwork was not good, their individual strength was too strong.

Especially that senior Jin, a genuine national-level player, whose strength is definitely above that of Sengoku Kiyosumi and Akutsu Jin.

After silently reciting the system's name, Kagura Ichijin began to check the five dimensions of Senior Jin and Liu Lian'er.

Senior Jin (Third year of junior high school)

Speed: 3

Power: 3

Stamina: 3

Spirit: 2.5

Technology: 4.5

Total: 16

Liu Lian-er (First year of junior high school)

Speed: 2.5

Power: 2.5

Stamina: 2.5

Spirit: 3

Technology: 4.5

Total: 15

"Tiger Cannon!"

Kiyosumi Sengoku served again, and the tennis ball whistled as it hit the opponent.

"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"15-0!"

After a back-and-forth exchange of more than twenty rounds, Jin Akutsu seized an opportunity and scored directly with a baseline through ball.

"Tiger Cannon!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"A great opportunity!"

Liu Renji's eyes narrowed, and he decisively used the Empty Cicada technique. Then, he calmly watched Sengoku Kiyosumi run towards the ball's landing point.

"Huh? This is... a sliced ​​short ball?"

Sengoku Kiyosumi, who had already gotten into position to retaliate, froze in shock when she saw the tennis ball roll slowly forward along the ground instead of bouncing after landing.

"15-15!"

"Sengoku, those two on the other side are both very skilled. One is good at spin shots, and the other is good at slice shots. They've already identified you as their weak point."

Akutsu Jin turned to look at Sengoku Kiyosumi, his expression becoming unusually serious.

The current situation is very delicate; whoever gets broken first will be in a very passive position.

Meanwhile, the opponent clearly started to exert more effort, trying to break Sengoku Kiyosumi's serve.

"I see, we have to win this round, or we'll be in danger."

Sengoku Kiyosumi took a deep breath, his eyes hardening.

He walked to the service area and tossed the ball again.

"Tiger Cannon!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"15-30!"

After more than ten rounds, Senior Jin scored directly with a return shot with strong spin.

"Tiger Cannon!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"30-30!"

Jin Akutsu went straight to the net and hit the ball into the corner opposite him, leveling the score.

"Tiger Cannon!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"30-40!"

Liu Lianji scored directly with a high-speed slice shot.

"Tiger Cannon!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"40-40!"

At the crucial moment, Jin Akutsu stepped up once again, volleying the ball to tie the score.

The match has entered a fierce tug-of-war, with neither side giving an inch and the score fluctuating back and forth.

"Tiger Cannon!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"40—AD!"

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"40-40!"

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"AD-40!"

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"Game, Sengoku/Akutsu, 3-2!"

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"Game, Sengoku/Akutsu, 3-3!"

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"Game, Sengoku/Akutsu, 4-3!"

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"Game, Sengoku/Akutsu, 4-4!"

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"Game, Sengoku/Akutsu, 5-4!"

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"Game, Sengoku/Akutsu, 5-5!"

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"Game, Sengoku/Akutsu, 6-5!"

"Kamaitachi!"

When it was Liu Lianji's turn to serve, he endured the pain in his wrist and swung his racket again.

"The rotational force has decreased."

Akutsu Jin keenly noticed this change, and a glint flashed in his eyes.

He quickly ran to the ball's landing point and decisively swung his racket.

Renji Yanagi's serve no longer poses a threat to him.

"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

After more than twenty rounds, Sengoku Kiyosumi seized the opportunity and scored directly with a baseline through ball.

"0-15!"

"Akuzu, that person seems to be unable to hold on any longer."

Sengoku Kiyosumi pointed at Yanagi Renji, who was swinging his wrist.

Based on Yanagi Renji's previous level, he could have easily caught that ball; he shouldn't have made that mistake.

"Using such powerful slices continuously will definitely damage your wrist, Sengoku. It seems we don't need to wait for a tiebreaker; let's counterattack in this game!"

Akutsu Jin walked to the receiving area, assumed a defensive stance, and fixed his eyes on Yanagi Renji.

Now is the best time for them to counterattack; they must seize this weakness and completely crush their opponent.

"Kamaitachi!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

After more than twenty rounds, Akutsu Jin scored again with a smash.

"0-30!"

"Renji, stop using the slice shot. It's pointless and only puts more strain on your wrist."

Senior Jin glanced at Liu Lian'er, whose face was somewhat pale, and frowned.

If this continues, Liu Lian'er and others will probably have trouble even swinging their rackets.

It's not a tiebreaker now; winning this game won't determine the outcome.

"Senior Jin, if you don't put enough pressure on your opponent, it will be much more difficult for you to receive the ball."

Liu Lian'er's eyes were unusually firm.

This is a critical moment; we must not show weakness, or the consequences will be unimaginable.

They must win this game, otherwise they won't even have a chance to go to a tiebreaker.

Don't push yourself too hard.

Senior Jin sighed, then looked at the person opposite him with a serious expression.

Since Liu Lian'er is so insistent, he has no choice but to play along.

Even though his wrist was a little sore, he couldn't care less about that now; he had to quickly win the game with a more powerful spin ball.

"Kamaitachi!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

After more than ten rounds, Senior Jin scored directly with a powerful spin shot.

"15-30!"

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"30-30!"

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"40-30!"

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"Kamaitachi!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

After more than ten rounds, Akutsu Jin once again went to the net and scored directly with a volley.

"40-40!"

"Akuzu, thank goodness for you."

Seeing the score tied, Sengoku Kiyosumi breathed a sigh of relief.

If Akutsu Jin hadn't suddenly interrupted the opponent's attack, this round would have been in serious trouble.

"Now is not the time to relax, Sengoku. Let's win this game together."

Akutsu Jin looked at Sengoku Kiyosumi, his tone very firm.

"good!"

Sengoku Kiyosumi nodded emphatically.

They must win this game no matter what!

"Kamaitachi!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

After more than ten rounds, Kiyosumi Sengoku scored again with a baseline cross-court shot.

"AD-40!"

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"40-40!"

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"AD-40!"

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"40-40!"

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"AD-40!"

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"Game, Sengoku/Akutsu, 7-5!"

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"Match 1 ends, 7-5, Sengoku/Akuzu wins!"

As the referee gave the whistle, Kiyosumi Sengoku and Jin Akutsu high-fived in celebration, basking in the enthusiastic applause of the entire audience.