Tennis: I have inherited the king's legacy and I am invincible

Chapter 162: The Emperor Fights the Emperor Again (Part )

Atobe's serve.

Atobe Keigo was standing at one end of the court at this moment. His eyes were sharp and deep, as if he could see through Sanada's heart.

He tapped the tennis ball gently and rhythmically, and each touch seemed so unhurried.

His gaze passed through the gap in the middle of the network cable and fell on Genichirō Sanada, who was also standing upright opposite him.

Sanada, the strict and almost harsh vice-chairman of the Rikkai University Tennis Club, also had a serious expression on his face at this moment, and his eyes revealed that he should not be underestimated.

Atobe raised the corner of his mouth slightly, and a barely perceptible hint of ridicule came out of his mouth.

"Sanada, let's stop those meaningless tests between you and me."

His voice was magnetic, and every word was clearly heard by Sanada.

Before he finished speaking, Atobe suddenly swung his hand, and the tennis ball in his hand was thrown out like an arrow, drawing a beautiful arc.

Then, he seemed to become one with the tennis ball, all the strength in his body was concentrated on one point, and he hit his signature Tannhauser serve.

The tennis ball drew a trajectory in the air that was almost parallel to the ground. It was incredibly fast, yet extremely stable, gliding close to the ground.

Seeing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Sanada Genichirō's eyes. He quickly adjusted his position and tried to intercept this seemingly unstoppable serve.

However, no matter how hard he tried, the tennis ball passed by him at a subtle angle, and he could only watch it fall on his own court, feeling helpless.

"15-0, Hyotei is leading."

You know what, if Keigo Atobe continues to use the Tannhauser serve in the game, it will undoubtedly be a tough challenge for Genichirō Sanada.

Although Sanada's "Thunderbolt" is incredibly powerful and enough to turn the situation around at a critical moment, if he has to rely on this skill throughout the game to deal with the fierce attack of Tannhauser's serve, then his legs will probably not be able to support him until the end of the game due to the continuous high-intensity movement.

The dual test of physical strength and endurance will put him in unprecedented trouble.

However, what worried him even more was that Atobe Keigo was not standing still.

Ever since he injured his wrist due to frequent use of the Tannhauser serve, he has learned his lesson and started strict and systematic wrist strength training.

Today, his wrist is no longer what it used to be. Its strength and toughness have reached an astonishing level, enough to support him in delivering more than 20 Tannhauser serves continuously and stably, without any damage to his wrist, without any abnormality or fatigue.

To a certain extent, such a person as Keigo Atobe has no blind spots.

Sanada gave a wry smile and muttered quietly, "Looks like this one's going to be tough."

He knew in his heart that facing such a strong opponent, this game was bound to be full of challenges and hardships.

However, now that the game has reached this point, there is no need for him to hide his strength anymore.

As for his legs, although they are in good condition at the moment, they will inevitably be under great pressure once Sanada goes all out.

But he decided to keep putting them through the paces until they were pushed beyond their limits.

He believes that as long as he persists, he can break through himself and create miracles.

After making up his mind, Sanada no longer hesitated and threw himself into the competition with all his strength.

He began to use thunder to return Atobe's Tannhäuser serves frantically, each shot coming with endless power and determination.

Of course, as an opponent, Atobe is no ordinary person, and he will not give up his serve easily.

Although Sanada has undergone extreme training, every time after using thunder, there is always a moment when his legs become stiff and unable to move.

Atobe keenly grasped Sanada's weakness and exploited it ruthlessly.

He began to launch a frantic attack targeting the problems that Sanada had not yet fully overcome, trying to break Sanada's defense.

Soon, the score reached "1-0", with Atobe taking the lead.

When Sanada realized his weakness had been discovered, he didn't get discouraged or panic.

It's very simple. His thunder is not easy to counterattack. Every time Tezuka wants to hit back his thunder, his wrist will be under great pressure, and Tezuka chooses to use Tannhauser serve continuously.

Then the pressure on his wrist will be enormous.

Sanada is betting that it will be Atobe's wrist that will give out first.

Of course, the same thing applies to Atobe. He is betting that Sanada's legs will be the first to collapse.

The game soon came to "3-2", with Atobe taking the lead.

With the referee's whistle, the intense tennis match came to a temporary end and both players entered the halftime break.

In the audience seats on the sidelines, the cheers and applause gradually subsided, replaced by anticipation and discussion about the next game.

Coach Sakaki stood at the edge of the field, looking at Keigo Atobe with deep eyes.

At this moment, Tezuka was lying on the seat, his jersey soaked with sweat and sticking to his slightly tired but still upright body.

Every breath he took seemed so heavy, which was the deep mark left by the fierce confrontation just now.

"Atobe,"

Coach Sakaki's voice was gentle but full of reason, penetrating the surrounding noise and reaching Atobe's ears directly.

"I know you're confident in Tannhauser's serve. But today, facing this kind of opponent and this kind of match tempo, maybe we need to change our approach."

Coach Sakaki knows the importance of being flexible during games.

He continued, "Although Tannhauser's serve is powerful, it's also extremely energy-consuming. You've used it for several games, and you could even say you've been trying to use it on every point. This isn't just challenging your opponent, it's also challenging your own limits. What you need now is to conserve your energy and find more efficient ways to score."

This is Taro Sakaki's coaching style. He will give the most reasonable advice at the moment and will not lose his rationality because of the players' emotions.

Although Atobe did not respond immediately, his eyes revealed a hint of understanding.

He understood that Sakaki Taro's words were the most pertinent advice for his current situation.

However, the physical fatigue and wrist pain made him temporarily unable to speak, and he could only endure it all silently.

However, deep down, Atobe has begun to adjust his rhythm.

So, after a short break, when both sides stepped onto the court again, Sanada was surprised to find that there had been subtle changes in Atobe's playing style.

He no longer uses Tannhauser's serve frequently, but relies more on his own basic strength.

Seeing this, Sanada stopped using thunder. After all, his knee had started to swell.

The competition has also entered a stage of close competition.

But he could feel that Atobe was planning some terrible trick.