Translated from the Japanese./"First published in Japan in 1999 by Shueisha, Inc. This book reads from right to left."

Story & art by Takeshi Konomi ; [English adaptation, Michelle Pangilinan ; translation, Joe Yamazaki ; touch up art and lettering, Andy Ristaino.

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.