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

Chapter 70 National Doubles

"The second match begins. Yamabuki Doubles Team 1 and Rikkai Doubles Team 1, please come to the court."

"It's our turn. Let's go, Ishimaru."

Guji Muxin picked up his racket, nodded to Bantian Kanya on the coaching bench, and then walked towards the referee with a relaxed expression.

"I've finally run into an old friend this time, so I can finally have a proper fight."

Ishimaru Kanto, his face beaming with excitement, followed closely behind Tani Yoshiki Shin.

Their opponents this time were Rikkai University's third-year doubles pair, Masato Kishimoto and Yoshimasa Handa.

"A single game to decide the winner, Kishimoto/Handa serve."

"Taniyoshi, Ishimaru, it's been a long time."

Kishimoto Masato looked at Tani Yoshiki Shin and Ishimaru Kanto across from him with a solemn expression.

The defeat in last year's Kanto Tournament is still a thorn in their side.

"Yes, it's been a long time. The only time I can meet you guys is at the annual Kanto Tournament."

Gu Jimin sighed.

In the past, Yamabuki always fell short in the Kanto Tournament and missed the National Tournament, resulting in very few opportunities for the two sides to face each other.

But this year is different. Yamabuki has already secured a spot in the national tournament. If they keep winning, they might have a chance to meet again on the national stage.

"Kishimoto, why are you wasting your breath talking to them! Taniyoshi, Ishimaru, we'll definitely defeat you this time!"

Handa Yoshimasa glared fiercely at Tani Yoshiki Shin and Ishimaru Kanto.

Losing to those senior students in the national competition is one thing, after all, those senior students are monsters, their strength is beyond the norm.

But losing to a fellow student in the Kanto Tournament was a huge humiliation for him.

"Is that so? Handa, don't think you're so great just because you made it to the national tournament. If you weren't at Rikkai and had other regulars to back you up, you wouldn't even be qualified to participate in the national tournament."

Ishimaru looked at the man with disdain.

The reason why Rikkai University performed poorly in the national tournament is simply because there were too many slackers who became cowards when they encountered strong opponents.

Last year at the national tournament, Kishimoto Asato and Handa Yoshimasa didn't win a single match, truly disgracing the Kanto region.

"What did you say? Ishimaru, you think I'm being rude?"

Handa Yoshimasa instantly lost his temper, angrily pointing at Ishimaru Kanto.

"Isn't that right? Handa, we've made it to the national tournament this year too. I'll show you how we beat the other teams."

Ishimaru Kanto sneered.

Last year at the national tournament, Kishimoto Mayo and Handa Yoshimasa were arguably the weakest doubles pair. If it had been him and Tani Yoshiki Shin, they definitely wouldn't have failed to win a single match.

He wouldn't have dared to say this before, since Yamabuki wasn't qualified to participate in the national tournament. But this year is different; they definitely have the strength to shine in the national tournament.

"Hmph! We're completely different this year, Ishimaru. Just you wait and see, I'll show you what defeat tastes like!"

After making his harsh remarks, Yoshimasa Handa turned and walked towards the service area.

This time, he and Kishimoto Asahi are determined to avenge their previous defeat and defeat all their strong opponents in the national tournament, letting everyone know that they are the number one doubles team in the country.

"Handa, you're the one who failed. If I could beat you once, I can beat you a second time."

Ishimaru Kanjin showed no weakness, turning around and walking to the receiving area to assume a defensive stance.

"Bang!"

Yoshimasa Handa tossed the ball high into the air and delivered a powerful topspin serve.

"Bang!"

Ishimaru Kanto caught the ball steadily and returned it with a powerful spin.

At the same time, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. The quality of that shot was very high. It seems that Yoshimasa Handa has indeed been busy this year.

"Bang!"

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After more than forty rounds, Kishimoto Mayo finally hit the ball into the corner diagonally opposite, ending this long and drawn-out battle.

"15-0!"

"Ishimaru, it seems Handa was right, they have indeed become stronger."

Gu Jimuxin's expression darkened slightly.

After a year apart, the opponent's progress is clearly visible, and they immediately set the intensity to the maximum right from the start.

"So what? We've become stronger. Now we can defeat them even without Synchro Synchro."

Ishimaru Kanto remains confident.

They used to need to coordinate their movements to turn the tide in desperate situations, but now, even when facing fierce opponents, he is still in complete control.

"That's true, we've grown too."

Gu Jimin took a deep breath, assumed a defensive stance, and stared intently.

"Bang!"

Yoshimasa Handa served again and then decisively rushed to the net.

"Bang!"

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After a few rounds, Yoshimasa Handa decisively used an interception.

"A good opportunity."

Ishimaru Kanto rushed to the net and volleyed the ball into the corner on the other side.

"15-15!"

"Still the same as always, Handa, you haven't improved at all."

Ishimaru Kanto stood in front of the net, looking at Handa Yoshimasa in front of him, and said sarcastically.

"hateful!"

Handa Yoshimasa gripped his racket even tighter.

He was certain that Ishimaru Kanto had studied him, otherwise he could never have seized the opportunity so precisely.

"Handa, if you make your moves too obvious, you'll be used against you. You're too hasty."

Seeing Yoshimasa Handa walking back, Masato Kishimoto quickly reminded him.

Tani Yoshiki Shin and Ishimaru Kanto are no ordinary players; we must be extra careful when dealing with this doubles pair.

"Yes, I noticed that too."

Handa Yoshimasa gave a wry smile.

He understood the reasoning, but he couldn't help but get angry when he saw Ishimaru Kanto's irritating face.

"Bang!"

Taking a deep breath, Yoshimasa Handa served again, his eyes fixed on Kanto Ishimaru.

"Bang!"

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"30-15!"

After more than twenty rounds of intense fighting, Yoshimasa Handa seized an opening, decisively rushed to the net, and scored with a clean and crisp volley.

"Bang!"

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"30-30!"

After more than thirty rounds, Gu Jimusin demonstrated his strong baseline defense, scoring a tricky baseline through ball to tie the score.

"Bang!"

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