The Prince of Tennis Episode 33 Recap
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The intense match between He Xinglong and Chonghong began with He Xinglong's "fluctuating shots." While onlookers found his play impressive, those who understood the game recognized its unsustainable nature. Chonghong, with his strong mimicry skills, quickly adopted He Xinglong's technique. His powerful strikes broke He Xinglong's racket, allowing him to catch up in the score.
Despite his stamina dwindling and risking severe hand injury, He Xinglong's will to win was unwavering, fueled by the desire to advance to the Nationals and the presence of Ya Juxin. He unleashed his full power, resorting to hitting fluctuating shots with one hand. His strategy was to intentionally exhaust Chonghong, who eventually lacked the willpower to continue. With his hand trembling uncontrollably, Chonghong forfeited the match, securing the win for Yuqing.
Afterward, everyone felt a mix of admiration and sadness upon seeing He Xinglong's swollen wrist. Coach Qi Na, heartbroken, personally took He Xinglong to the hospital, requesting a temporary coach. Qiao Chen and others attempted to persuade Lu Xia to take on the role, but he refused to move. Next, Zhuo Zhi faced Song Ci from Xingyao. Song Ci, a comical character, initially appeared nonchalant, even sleeping before the match.
Zhuo Zhi, a genius player, started with a powerful and unexpected serve, unleashing a "cyclone shot" that seemingly vanished, causing Song Ci to miss. Song Ci, while praising Zhuo Zhi's strength, seemed to feign a lack of seriousness, subtly defending his miss and perhaps lulling others into underestimation. However, when it was Song Ci's turn to serve, he revealed his true skill with net interceptions, quickly closing the score gap.
Zhuo Zhi, recognizing Song Ci's ability, effortlessly countered his tactics and pulled ahead again. Song Ci then became serious, striving to hold his service game, but Zhuo Zhi countered with his ultimate technique, the "White Whale"—a powerful shot that made the ball return automatically without the opponent touching it. Zhuo Zhi dominantly won the match 6-1.
Despite the loss, Song Ci was not disheartened; instead, he was filled with admiration for Zhuo Zhi and eagerly sought his contact information for future matches. When Song Ci declared Zhuo Zhi the strongest, Zhuo Zhi simply looked towards Mu Siyang, signaling an even greater talent. Soon after, players from Haiguang Middle School arrived, having come specifically to witness the highly anticipated match between Mu Siyang and Ji Jingwu, a clash destined to be legendary.
As the cheerleaders roared, Mu Siyang's heart grew heavy with the immense pressure and uncertainty of victory. Ji Jingwu, handsome and skilled, exuded arrogance, initially dismissing Mu Siyang. Ji Jingwu immediately showcased his powerful serves, causing Mu Siyang's hand excruciating pain, making it difficult to return shots, and even causing his racket to slip. Mu Siyang, a genius, countered with his "Absolute Domain," aiming to deplete Ji Jingwu's stamina, but Ji Jingwu's all-around play made it a grueling challenge.
As Mu Siyang fought to level the score, Ji Jingwu noticed the severity of Mu Siyang's hand injury. Chi Dayong then revealed the full extent of Mu Siyang's long-standing injury, which had resurfaced after last year's match with Ji Jingwu. He explained that Mu Siyang, who wished to reach the Nationals with Chi Dayong, had deliberately used his weaker right hand against senior players to avoid offending them.
One day, a senior discovered Mu Siyang was left-handed, mistakenly perceived it as arrogance, and angrily struck Mu Siyang's left hand with a racket, leaving a permanent injury. Despite the immense burden and chronic pain, Mu Siyang's unwavering love for tennis and Yuqing propelled him forward. He bravely endured his injury, leading the first set against Ji Jingwu, inspiring everyone to cheer for him with renewed vigor.
