The Tennis Master

About

The Tennis Master casts you as a fallen tennis star scraping for work. A shadow of your former self, you get a shot at redemption coaching Sofia, a wealthy heiress with hidden depths. The story unfolds through branching dialogue and relationship choices, with tennis matches acting as key plot points. Between matches, you manage training regimens, equipment upgrades, and Sofia's personal growth. Gameplay switches between visual novel scenes and simplified sports mechanics where timing and strategy determine match outcomes. What sets it apart is the tight integration of narrative and gameplay. Your decisions in conversations directly impact match scenarios and character interactions. The tennis segments feel surprisingly responsive for a visual novel hybrid, with risk-reward shot selection adding depth. While the adult themes are front and center, the character arcs and underdog storyline earn it a loyal following. Released in 2022, it carved a niche among fans of genre-blending stories with athletic elements.