Takeshi Konomi

Facing extreme challenges from the world's best players in a variety of matches, young Ryoma Echizen aims to become the best tennis player in the world and battles to win tennis championships for the Seishun Academy.

Shusuke faces off against Akaya Kirihara, Rikkai's ruthless and brilliant player.

Seishun players enter the quarterfinals stage of the National Tournament. "The National Tournament moves into the quarterfinal stage, and the Seishun players find themselves pitted against their old rivals, Hyotei. Kicking things off is the No. 3 Singles match between Momoshiro and Hyotei's resident 'genius, ' Yushi Oshitari. Will all of Moomo's strength and cunning be enough to defeat the 'Player of a Thousand Techniques'?" -- p. [4] of cover.

"The Kanto Tournament reaches its electrifying conclusion! All eyes are riveted on center court, where Ryoma and Genichiro Sanada are locked in a furious contest of strength, skill and willpower. Will Ryoma find a way to contain the tremendous power of Genichiro's "Furin Kazan" shot? Or will Genichiro lead Rikkai to yet another victory?"--P. [4] of cover.

Ryoma Echizen, a student at Seishun Academy, is a tennis prodigy who has won four consecutive U.S. Junior Tournaments. This first ever 7th Grade starter has qualified for the District Preliminaris. Despite a few mishaps, Seishun wins the District Prelims and City Tournament and finally earns a ticket to the Kanto Tournament.