A former Seigaku tennis player makes a surprise appearance while Ryoma is training, inviting him to witness his match against Tezuka; Tezuka's secret will be revealed and a life altering decision will be made.

With Tezuka gone Atobe is the new team leader and has a lot to prove; in a match against Irie, Atobe is dominating until Irie's true nature is reveled.

Mifune has increased the training for the junior high and high school students; Mifune offers both groups a valuable prize.

Can't refuse a challenge from someone wearing a black jersey; the losers are back and court 2 players are their first victims; Ryoma has a score to settle.

After Nationals and before attending the U-17 Japanese team training camp, the middle schoolers enjoy a moment of free time. Tezuka goes lure fishing with his grandfather Kunikazu. Oshitari Yushi and Kenya get heated over a lottery in a shopping mall. Shiraishi is told a shocking truth by his sister Yukari as he cares for his rhinoceros beetle.

As pairs are forced to defeat their partners in heartless matches to keep their spots at the training camp, Yukimura and Sanada, top players of Rikkai, face off. Sanada announces his desire for a head-to-head battle and uses his “Fuu Rin Ka Zan” as soon as the match begins.