Ep. 1: Seigaku trains in Osaka while Ryoma meets Ryoga in America

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Following the Nationals tournament, the Seigaku tennis team travels to Osaka to conduct training sessions alongside the Shitenhouji team. Concurrently, events unfold in America where Ryoma encounters Ryoga again. He observes Ryoga practicing tennis within a slum environment. This period marks a time of parallel development for both groups, with the Japanese team focusing on their overseas camp and Ryoma facing a significant personal reunion abroad. The narrative highlights the contrasting settings of the two storylines, emphasizing the ongoing growth and challenges faced by the characters in their respective locations during this interval between major competitions.