Ep. 16: Araya suppresses emotions to maintain lead while Eiichirou attempts strategic prediction in tense final game
Aired on July 20, 2014
Araya takes a 3-1 lead in the second set after ascending Love-15, utilizing multiple service aces. Eiichirou maintains his serve, reaching a 30-40 advantage in Game 6. To remove emotional interference, Araya strikes his own face. Both players hold serve, resulting in a 5-4 advantage for Araya in what appears to be the decisive game. Eiichirou adopts a gambling strategy, attempting to predict Araya's shot placement. At 30-30, Araya serves, aware that winning this point will secure the advantage for the remainder of the match.
Episodes
- 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.
- Ep. 16 · Araya suppresses emotions to maintain lead while Eiichirou attempts strategic prediction in tense final game
- Ep. 17 · Araya and Takuma compete in the finals while Eiichirou considers a professional tennis career.
- Ep. 18 · Eiichirou seeks parental approval for pro career and faces Ike Souji
- Ep. 19 · Eiichirou steals a point before intense training and observing top junior players
- Ep. 20 · Eiichirou wins the tournament and receives a week off before more training