In the match against the Genius 10's No. 2 Tanegashima and No. 6 Omagari, Sanada chooses Akutsu for his partner. The middle schoolers express concern over Akutsu's break from tennis, but it's Sanada who can't handle Tanegashima's slippery style. Sanada's wildly swinging racket strikes Akutsu on the cheek! Akutsu rises to his feet amidst a tense atmosphere. However, there's no rage in his expression... Akutsu can't afford to lose this match, either. "Play your own style." Receiving Akutsu's words, Sanada regains his focus.
If once isn't enough, curve it twice.
Si no basta con una, que gire dos veces.
Se uma vez não for suficiente,
 que sejam duas curvas.