Ep. 11: Eiichirou secures victory in a tense tiebreaker against Miyagawa after a risky gamble shifts momentum.
Aired on June 15, 2014
Eiichirou maintains his serve while attempting to break Miyagawa, leading to a tiebreaker at 6-5. He gambles with a full stroke to steal a point, but Miyagawa equalizes to 6-6. The aggressive tactic causes Miyagawa to overthink, resulting in a double fault that grants Eiichirou match point. Facing elimination, Miyagawa rushes the net to surprise his opponent. However, Eiichirou positions his racket perfectly for a short-distance return. This miraculous shot wins the tiebreaker 8-6 and the match 7-6. The crowd is stunned as the fifth-seeded player is eliminated from the tournament.
Episodes
- Ep. 7 · Coach Miura trains Eiichirou on a 9-square court before pitting him against Takuma.
- Ep. 8 · Maruo Eiichirou trains at STC for one year aiming to pass third round
- Ep. 9 · Eiichirou Overcomes Tension to Defeat Koshimizu and Prepare for Miyagawa
- Ep. 10 · Eiichirou adjusts tactics against Miyagawa during a tense tiebreak match
- Ep. 11 · Eiichirou secures victory in a tense tiebreaker against Miyagawa after a risky gamble shifts momentum.
- Ep. 12 · Eiichirou trains with Coach Mike to recall shots in 20 seconds before facing Iwasa Hiromi.
- Ep. 13 · Hiromi and Eiichirou face off in a strategic tennis match involving speed and tactical planning.
- Ep. 14 · Eiichirou advances after Hiromi's cramp and prepares for Araya in the semifinals.
- Ep. 15 · Eiichirou devises a five-step strategy to defeat Araya in a high-stakes tennis tournament match.