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

"Handa, we absolutely cannot lose our service game. Let's use the Australian formation."

Kishimoto Masato wiped the sweat from his palms and said to Handa Yoshimasa with a solemn expression.

The strength of Guji Muxin and Ishimaru Kanto exceeded his expectations, and if this stalemate continued, the consequences would be unpredictable.

It's their serve now. The opponent can accept losing, but they can't.

Once a serve is broken, the blow to morale will be enormous.

"Was it really necessary to go this fast? Actually, even without the Australian formation, we might not have lost this game."

Handa Yoshimasa frowned, looking somewhat hesitant.

The reason why a trump card is a trump card is because it is meant to be used to achieve a surprising victory at a crucial moment.

Revealing your hand now, while it may save your serve, also gives your opponent a chance to adapt and break through.

"We had no choice."

Kishimoto Masato gave a wry smile.

Guji Muxin and Ishimaru Kanto are not the kind of opponents who will slowly wear them down. If they don't take the initiative to change their tactics, the opponents will definitely change their tactics and launch a strong attack.

If we fall into a passive position, the situation will be irreversible.

Instead of reacting passively, it's better to take the initiative and seize control first.

"All right."

Yoshimasa Handa nodded, took a deep breath, and walked to the service area.

After tossing the ball high, he hit another powerful topspin shot, then quickly moved towards the center line, setting up the Australian formation.

"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"AD-40!"

After a few rounds, Kishimoto Mayo seized the opportunity and scored directly with a precise cross-court kick.

"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

After a few rounds, Yoshimasa Handa scored directly with a volley.

"Game, Kishimoto/Handa, 1-0!"

"Kishimoto and Handa have mastered such a complex formation. It seems they really learned a lot at the National Tournament."

Gu Jimuxin was somewhat surprised.

The Australian formation demands a very high level of chemistry from its doubles partners, something that Kishimoto Mayo and Handa Yoshimasa absolutely could not achieve last year.

"Not only that, knowing that we would coordinate our moves, they still dared to claim they could defeat us. They must have other trump cards up their sleeves."

Ishimaru Kanto's expression was grave.

This time, their opponent is clearly well-prepared, and they need to be even more careful in dealing with them.

"Let's use the 'flying geese' formation first, at least to hold our serve."

Guji Muxin walked to the backstage and nodded to Ishimaru Kanto.

For now, it's best to play it safe and get used to the opponent's formation first, while also keeping some trump cards up for unforeseen circumstances.

"it is good."

Ishimaru Kanto walked to the service area, tossed the ball high into the air, swung his racket quickly, and then rushed directly to the net.

"Tornado!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"15-0!"

After more than ten rounds, Ishimaru Kanto scored directly with a beautiful volley.

"Tornado!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"15-15!"

After more than twenty rounds, Yoshimasa Handa scored directly with a short ball.

"Tornado!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"30-15!"

After more than thirty rounds, Gu Jimusin scored directly with a baseline cross-court shot.

"Tornado!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"30-30!"

After more than twenty rounds, Kishimoto Mayo scored directly with a smash.

"Tornado!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"40-30!"

After more than twenty rounds, Ishimaru Kanto hit the ball directly into the corner opposite him and scored a point.

"Tornado!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

After more than ten rounds, Gujimuxin hit the ball into the corner of the baseline and scored directly.

"Game, Kishimoto/Handa, 1-1!"

"Thank goodness we made it."

Sengoku Kiyosumi, who was watching from the sidelines, breathed a sigh of relief.

The two senior students were more experienced and didn't give the other side a chance to counterattack, decisively winning the round.

"Kagura, the two upperclassmen should be able to win, right?"

He turned to look at Kagura Ichijin beside him, his face grave.

This match was undoubtedly the highest level doubles showdown in the Kanto Tournament. Both teams were national-level doubles pairs, and their experience, technique, and teamwork were impeccable.

"I don't know, but... it should be possible, right? After all, we've won before, and both of my seniors have become even stronger."

Kagura Ichijin was a little unsure.

The two pairs on the field are evenly matched, and neither dares to predict the outcome until the very last moment.

However, Guji Muxin and Ishimaru Kanto have a psychological advantage, which may become the deciding factor at crucial moments.

"That's right, the two seniors will definitely win."

Sengoku Kiyosumi nodded as if to console himself.

This match is crucial, and he believes that the two senior students will not let everyone down.

"Ugh!"

Kagura Ichijin sighed inwardly, then silently recited the system's instructions to check Kishimoto Asahi and Handa Yoshimasa's five dimensions.

Asahi Kishimoto (Third year of junior high school)

Speed: 3

Power: 3.5

Stamina: 3.5

Spirit: 2.5

Technology: 3

Total: 15.5

Yoshimasa Handa (Third year of junior high school)

Speed: 3.5

Power: 3

Stamina: 3.5

Spirit: 2

Technology: 3.5

Total: 15.5

"Such high five-dimensional accuracy, this match is going to be tough."

Kagura Ichijin was startled.

Unexpectedly, Kishimoto Asato and Handa Yoshimasa have such solid foundations, no less than Tani Yoshiki Shin and Ishimaru Kanto who have undergone professional training.

Rikkai University truly lives up to its reputation as the reigning champion of the Kanto Tournament for over a decade; every single one of their starting players is incredibly strong.

"Bang!"

When it was his turn to serve, Kishimoto Mayo walked to the service area and then hit a powerful, high-speed ball.

"Bang!"

After hitting the ball back with both hands, Gu Jimuxin's face darkened.

Kishimoto Mayo's serve was even more powerful. Luckily, he was prepared. If he had returned the serve with one hand, his racket would probably have been knocked away.

"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"15-0!"

After more than twenty rounds, Yoshimasa Handa scored directly with a powerful spin shot.

"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"30-0!"

After more than twenty rounds, Kishimoto Mayo scored directly with a baseline through ball.

"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"30-15!"

After more than ten rounds, Ishimaru Kanto scored directly with a volley.

"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"30-30!"

After more than twenty rounds, Gu Jimusin scored directly with a smash.

"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"40-30!"

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"40-40!"

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"AD-40!"

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"Game, Kishimoto/Handa, 2-1!"

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"Game, Kishimoto/Handa, 2-2!"

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"Game, Kishimoto/Handa, 3-2!"

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"Game, Kishimoto/Handa, 3-3!"

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"Game, Kishimoto/Handa, 4-3!"

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"Game, Kishimoto/Handa, 4-4!"

The game became a stalemate, with the score fluctuating and neither side able to pull away.