Chapter 505: Dream Combination, Absolute Dominance in Doubles
"Win!"
The Japanese team players in the stands raised their fists with excitement.
After two consecutive losses, the situation finally reversed. This gave them hope of winning again.
"Hmph, it's just one win, and the German team still has the upper hand!"
Sensing the excitement of the Japanese team's alternate representative, Henry Nobel III, the noble son of the Swiss team, said with a sneer.
"It's not that simple."
Next to him, the young man wearing glasses, the Swiss team's adviser Peter Lambier, shook his head and said: "Judging from the score, the Japanese team is indeed temporarily behind with two losses and one win. But according to the rules, both sides must arrange at least three junior high school students. Representatives come on stage.”
"Forehead."
Henry was stunned for a moment, and then reacted: "That is to say."
"That's right."
Laimbeer nodded and said: "The Japanese team sent four high school students in the first three games, while the German team only sent three. From this point of view, the German team has more room for maneuver."
"but."
At this point, his tone became serious, and his eyes turned to the Japanese team, the black-haired boy: "The existence of that person means that the Japanese team has a natural advantage of having a junior high school student quota. On the other hand, the German team , they have to ensure that the final singles are high school students.”
Uh-huh!
As soon as this statement came out.
People's eyes fell on the two core players on the left and right sides of the court.
Ishikawa and Polk.
These are the strongest combat capabilities of both sides, and they are also recognized as the two strongest players in this World Cup.
There is no doubt about it.
Both sides were placed in singles 1.
"But."
At this time, a junior high school student from the Swiss team subconsciously said: "The German team can completely swap Polk with one of the junior high school students and put him in Doubles 1 for a surprise attack, right?"
"Impossible."
Unexpectedly, Henry, who had just questioned the Japanese team, shook his head and said: "First of all, no one can guarantee that the German team will win the previous two games. Secondly, as the nine consecutive World Cup champions and the last defending champion, he is determined to complete the unprecedented ten It is impossible for the German team, which has won consecutive championships, to put its main player in doubles.”
The so-called soldiers against soldiers, against generals, and kings against kings!
As Polk, unless there is a physical problem, he can only be arranged in singles 1. That is his unique position, his honor, and his responsibility.
"In this way, Doubles 1 in the fourth game will evolve into a duel between junior high school students from both sides."
Albert said thoughtfully.
"The confrontation between junior high school students!"
Captain Amadeus sighed with emotion: "Looking at it this way, the Japanese team is indeed about to usher in two consecutive reversals!"
at this time.
Crews are cleaning the court.
Medical personnel came into the field and, with the help of German team players, removed Becker's body from the wall. After examination, it was found that the opponent's body was seriously injured, but it was not life-threatening. He was taken to a hospital near the stadium for treatment.
After a while.
When the court was cleaned, the broadcasting voice sounded again: "Next, the Doubles 1 match is about to begin."
"The German team representatives Elmer Seyfried (junior 3) and Kevin Krause (junior 2), and the Japanese team representatives Tezuka Kunimitsu (junior 3) and Atobe Keigo (junior 3)."
"Please prepare both players."
The words fell.
The fans of the German team cheered loudly and cheered for their favorite team. But players from other countries reacted one after another.
"It seems that the Japanese team is really going to reverse the situation."
Among the Greek team, the vice-captain Hermes, a blond young man with long braids shawl his shoulders, said in a deep voice.
During the group stage.
He was defeated by this boy wearing glasses from the Japanese team.
"The Japanese team really has a trump card!"
In the direction of the Australian team, the rebellious young Gorgias sneered: "We actually put that guy in doubles 1. The guy from the German team is going to suffer."
"yes."
Although he is blind, the blue-haired boy Noah who is full of energy also smiled and said: "Tezuka and Atobe, these two people's doubles will probably not be lost to those high school students in the Japanese team."
after all.
In terms of singles strength, both Tezuka and Atobe are close to professional level. Judging from the tactical arrangement capabilities of the Japanese team's head coach and Ishikawa, it is even more impossible for them to arrange two people who cannot play doubles into a combination.
Therefore, no matter how you look at it, the German team has no chance of winning this game.
"cut!"
German side.
Feeling the strange looks coming from nearby, Seyfried sneered disdainfully.
"These guys really think we are no match for them?"
That's right.
He did lose to Atobe in the exhibition match.
But it was that fiasco that allowed him to complete his self-awakening and breakthrough. After continuous duels with other powerful enemies, including high school students, Seyfried, who is extremely talented, has rapidly improved his strength.
Now, he is no longer the little player who followed Bismarck during the exhibition match, watching the opponent fight against the enemy alone and being helpless.
"Don't be careless."
After his mental growth, his personality became more mature, but Klaus shook his head and said: "These two are both top junior high school students, very strong."
Germany-Japan exhibition match.
Although the German team suffered an unprecedented three-game losing streak, it also shattered their pride and made many people realize their shortcomings and work hard to break through themselves.
High school students such as Qp and Becker, and junior high school students such as Seyfried and Klaus.
Especially the latter.
He was directly hit by a ball from Toyama and his mind recovered. With the help of the psychiatrist hired by Retru, he has now returned to the mental stage of a 13-year-old boy.
The vigor and mania have been worn away, and there is a bit more calmness.
Especially with Seyfried as a foil, Klaus is more like the backbone of the group.
"I know."
Seyfried nodded.
Although his character is still arrogant, he does not dare to underestimate his opponents. After all, in the entire German team, he is the only one who has personally experienced the power of the team.
Tezuka, who was more famous than Atobe, he did not dare to look down upon.
However, he couldn't stand the mocking looks from others who thought they would lose.
"Don't worry."
After walking into the court, Seyfried said with a smile: "I will let them know the consequences of underestimating me. Even, it is not impossible for the semifinals to end in doubles 1!"
"I didn't expect that it would be the combination of Tezuka and Atobe."
On the Japanese team, Tachibana, Chitose and others were very relaxed.
The lineup of the two on the field can be said to be one of the strongest combinations of junior high school students except Ishikawa.
After this win.
We are about to enter the fifth game, which is the final battle of singles 1.
but.
However, everyone noticed that neither Ishikawa nor Polk showed any signs of wanting to warm up.
"The match is a best-of-three-set match."
This time.
The referee's voice sounded from the high chair: "Japanese team Tezuka serves, the game is over!"
The words fell.
Everyone cheered up.
"Tezuka."
Standing in front of the net, Atobe smiled and said: "Let's decide quickly. I'm looking forward to the next game more than the doubles."
Next game?
Singles 1?
Tezuka raised his eyebrows slightly when he heard this.
Indeed, compared to this game, the duel between Ishikawa and Polk is more attractive to him.
Uh-huh!
Think of this.
He focused his gaze, threw up the tennis ball, stretched his arms, raised the racket, and quickly hit the tennis ball.
Bang!
There was a crisp sound.
The high-speed serve suddenly landed on the ground, and the speed of the ball made Klaus, who was responsible for receiving the serve, change his expression. He didn't expect that the opponent would serve so strongly at the beginning.
but.
This kind of serve is not impossible for him to fight back. The only difference is that when you catch the ball, your movements will look a little awkward.
But now comes the crucial battle.
Klaus, who has matured mentally, knows that he can no longer take care of this.
Uh-huh!
Immediately.
Klaus moved his body and opened up a very small gap in an instant. The racket was pulled out smoothly, and the whole thing tilted to one side.
"What do I get from this ball?"
However.
Just then.
Klaus's eyes widened in disbelief, as if he had seen something incredible.
tsk tsk
I saw that the tennis ball that landed on the ground actually flipped back close to the ground.
"15-0!"
When the referee on the high chair spoke, he looked at Tezuka with a flash of appreciation.
This serve is so beautiful!
Completely beyond his imagination!
"Zero!!!"
The Japanese team representative was also very excited.
Especially the members of Seigaku, led by Momojo, Kikumaru and others, stood up one after another and shook their fists vigorously in celebration.
"Zero serve!"
The players from the Swiss, French, and American teams had more or less fear in their eyes.
"This serve is simply incomprehensible!"
Hermes, the vice-captain of the Greek team, said with emotion.
In the group stage, he was completely adept at Tezuka's serve and couldn't do anything about it. Even though he tried his best, he was suppressed by Tezuka who also broke out and lost a crucial game.
"Is it such a powerful trick from the beginning?"
Zeus was also very surprised.
However, looking at Tezuka's meticulous calmness, he nodded secretly: "It seems that the Japanese team is planning to end this game as quickly as possible."
"this guy"
Turning his head and seeing the slightly rolling tennis ball at his feet, Seyfried looked very fearful.
The opponent's blow to the head completely woke him up. But at the same time, it also aroused Seyfried's competitive spirit.
"Let me try it out and see the power of your ball!"
Thinking like this.
Seyfried moved to the baseline.
He lowered his center of gravity, spread his feet and leaned forward, assuming a ready posture.
Bang!
but.
When Tezuka's serve landed and rolled back, Seyfried was stunned.
"30-0!"
The referee's voice sounded.
Seyfried raised his head stiffly, opened his mouth, but found that he couldn't even speak.
He who had just tried to return the serve was greatly shocked. The brain has not even recovered from the strong impact of the serve.
Bang!
Bang!
after.
Tezuka served with two consecutive aces, directly ending the first game.
"Game!"
"Japanese team, 1-0, exchange positions!"
"Wow!!!"
Most of the people in the stands came to their senses.
Too fast!
Even if they knew in advance that the Japanese team's junior high school students were stronger, they never expected that the first game would end so quickly.
Someone looked down at the time and swallowed subconsciously.
1 minute!
Even including the time for the two sides to exchange serving and receiving positions, not even 1 minute has passed!
“The Japanese team’s junior high school students are so strong!”
Even many players on the German team had awe in their eyes.
Bang!
Bang!
Bang!
after.
The second round begins.
The Japanese team pursued the victory.
Tezuka and Atobe were able to suppress Seyfried and Klaus in a single fight. At the critical moment, Klaus, known as the "Son of the Wild Bear", exerted his strength and tried to suppress the two opponents with violent volleys of the ball.
Bang!
There was a loud bang.
The tennis balls flew out like cannonballs.
Boom!
The moment it hit the ground, a large crater was left visible to the naked eye.
Whoosh!
but.
Just when everyone thought that the German team started to counterattack. The tennis ball that flew out suddenly climbed up and appeared right above Atobe's head.
"Oh."
Faced with this perfect smash opportunity, he didn't hesitate at all. He immediately jumped up and hit a powerful smash.
Bang!
"Game!"
"Japan team, 2-0!"
In the blink of an eye, the Japanese team won two consecutive games in the first set. On the other hand, the German team is still in a zero-blocking state.
"That is."
Seeing the cooperation between Tezuka and Atobe, Bismarck, the vice-captain of the German team, frowned slightly: "Did the one with glasses apply a special rotation to create conditions for the purple-haired one to smash?"
This kind of cooperation cannot be described as tacit understanding.
"Field?"
Qp said thoughtfully: "With this ability, the young man named Tezuka can cooperate with almost everyone."
"Yes."
General Polk also nodded and said.
As he spoke, his Shen Yi face clearly showed some emotional changes.
"It seems that the mark I encountered back then was left by him. It's a pity."
Think of this.
Even Polk couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
If possible, he really wanted to have a duel or form a doubles match with the opponent. Because in this ability, he saw some possibility.
"In the third game, the Japanese team Atobe served and the game was over!"
soon.
The game entered the third game.
The right to serve returned to the Japanese team. After the referee's words fell, Atobe was already in the position to serve.
Uh-huh!
Subsequently.
Under the gaze of thousands of eyes, he threw the tennis ball up and kept leaning back, with his upper body almost parallel to the ground.
"Don-wai-se-serve!!!"
There was a bang.
Atobe knocked the tennis ball away.
Seeing this ball, Seyfried, who was responsible for receiving the serve, suddenly became sharp-eyed. He acted quickly and swung the racket in advance based on the changes in the serve in his memory.
tsk tsk
However.
The speed and height of the tennis ball sliding out of the ground were still beyond his expectations. Seyfried could only watch the tennis ball pass in front of his eyes.
"15-0!"
"Ohhhhh!!!"
As soon as Tannhäuser served, the Japanese team, especially the Hyokui players, immediately cheered with excitement.
after.
Atobe lived up to expectations, using Tannhäuser's serve continuously to block the possibility of his opponent's counterattack, and successfully won the third game, leading 3-0.
"how?"
After easily winning the serve, Atobe turned his head and looked at Seyfried on the other side with raised eyebrows: "You guys, haven't you made any progress from the exhibition match to now?"
"asshole!"
Seyfried was immediately enraged.
Buzz!
Immediately.
With his body as the center, a milky white vortex was suddenly inspired.
"The state of selflessness?"
Seeing this, many people in the Japanese team became energetic.
However, they turned around and shook their heads. This move is no longer good enough even in a national competition, let alone against the current Tezuka and Atobe.
boom!
But the next moment.
The white energy on Seyfried suddenly condensed, and after integrating into his body, it turned into a dazzling white light and bloomed.
"This is."
Vaguely, everyone's eyes trembled when they saw the aura fluctuations composed of dots of light particles circulating around the blond boy.
Hiyoshi, Kirihara and others lost their voices and said:
"T-It's perfect?!"