The Prince of Tennis - Season 1

Mild-mannered student Qi Ying encounters quiet, gifted tennis player Lu Xia, who defeats Huang Jing in a match. Coach Qi Na phones Lu Xia's father.

In a heated qualifying match against Zhang Baiyang, Lu Xia showcases his mastery in strategy and draws the attention of tennis journalist Xiaosha.

Yan Zhiming's analytical style proves to be a tough challenge for Lu Xia, who turns the table in his own favor. Qiao Chen meets Lu Xiangqian.

In a match on the grass court, Xiaosha asks Lu Xiangqian why he left pro tennis. Qiao Chen and Lu Xia gear up for a high-stakes match.

At the national men's school tournament, Qiao Chen and Lu Xia represent Yu Qing in a doubles match against a Yuhang school team.

Yu Feng captain Xu Ziping tells Xiaosha about his team's struggles with their former coach. Baiyang makes an unprecedented shot.

Lu Xia sustains an injury but proceeds with his match against Yu Feng's Yiwu. Yu Qing draws positive attention over Lu Xia's performance.

As all the teams gear up for the citywide qualifying tournament, Lu Xia and teammate He Xinglong bond and agree to be training partners.

Mu Siyang challenges Lu Xia to a match in order to push him to be his best. Lu Xia's whereabouts are unknown during the day of the tournament.

Determined to defeat the Yu Qing team, Guo Zi coach Guan Yue lends a hand to Yu Qing's opponents and prepares to play against Zhuo Zhi.

In a high-stakes tournament against Guo Zi, Tang Jiale risks losing steam while Qiao Chen and Zhang Baiyang bicker endlessly.

In a thrilling match against Zhuo Yu, Lu Xia practices a new, unexpected technique. Guan Yue faces off against Zhuo Zhi.

Yu Qing members watch Yu Feng's Xu Ziping play in a match. Lu Xiangqian sets up Lu Xia to coach Qi Ying, who encounters the Ying Cai team.

No. 3 High School's abrasive Ya Jiuxin riles up Qiao Chen. While Lu Xia plays Zhuo Zhi, Zhiming realizes that Lu Xia must change his strategy.

Zhiming and Qi Ying help the team prepare for their exams. On the day of the tournament, a mishap puts the Yu Feng team in a precarious position.

Qiao Chen meets his match in No. 3 High School player Shen Qianshi, who uses his own tactics against him. Lu Xia and Jiuxin face off.

In his most challenging match yet, Lu Xia teaches Jiuxin a lesson. Dayong expresses his concerns about Siyang's X-ray results.

Hai Guang team's Yuan Chi arrives at a Yu Qing practice and challenges Siyang to a match. Chi Dayong and Jiale battle a Xing Yao doubles team.

The Yu Qing team embarks on a new training program in their captain's absence. Xinglong considers quitting tennis.

Yu Qing loses in a friendly match to Yu Feng players. Xinglong feels torn between his team and his father's shop.

Ahead of its high-stakes challenge against Yu Feng, the Yu Qing team set out for the hills in search of a box left behind by their predecessors.

Lu Xia looks after Qi Ying when she falls ill. To redeem their previous losses, Yu Qing players gear up for their next round of matches against Yu Feng.

At the lottery ceremony, Yu Qing encounters formidable opponent Xing Yao High School. Zhiming tells Dayong that he must catch up with Jiale in speed.

No. 6 High School coach Liu Ye challenges Lu Xia to a match and tells Lu Xiangqian that Lu Xia should explore his own playing style.

Zhiming encourages Yu Qing to draw inspiration from No. 6 High School's team dynamics. Kui Jian's unconventional style tests Baiyang's limits.

Xing Yao players' skills impress their Yu Qing opponents. With his injury showing no improvement, Siyang faces a dilemma.

As Yu Qing players prepare for their highly anticipated match against Xing Yao, Lu Xiangqian helps Lu Xia realize that his biggest rival is himself.

With Lu Xia out of the tournament, Yu Qing must reshuffle positions and formulate a new strategy. Zhiming encounters a childhood playmate.

Huang Jing challenges Lu Xia to a match. Coach Qi Na urges Siyang to forgo the tournament and focus on his recovery.

Baiyang and Zhiming find themselves chasing the scoreboard in a doubles match against Xing Yao. An unexpected incident befalls a Yu Qing player.

Xinglong takes his Xing Yao opponent by surprise. Zhuo Zhi dazzles spectators with a never-before-seen serve.

Dayong tells the team about Siyang's long-term injury. Siyang chooses to persevere in his match against Xing Yao captain Ji Jingwu.

Yu Qing's celebratory mood wears off with unfortunate news from Siyang's doctor. Zhuo Zhi offers Siyang his support.

Lu Xia discovers a greater calling in tennis: teamwork. Siyang bids Yu Qing members a sentimental farewell before leaving for treatment abroad.

Days ahead of the provincial finals, Jingwu promises Siyang he will help prepare Yu Qing for their matches against Hai Guang.

Dayong and Jiale agree to pair up once again as a doubles team. Hai Guang captain Bai Shiting must withdraw from the tournament due to a surgery.

Jiale gives Zhuo Zhi encouragement. During the first doubles match of the tournament, the Hai Guang duo turns up the heat on Qiao Chen and Baiyang.

An unexpected incident threatens to hold Yu Qing back. Zhiming takes the lead in a close singles match.

Hai Guang player Yuan Chi vows to defeat Zhuo Zhi, who's pushed to the limit. Lu Xia and Tian Zilong face off in an unpredictable match.

Qi Ying helps boost Lu Xia's morale while he's on the verge of losing. Months later, Yu Qing members reflect on a challenging and rewarding season.