Elmar Siegfried is a competitive yet surprisingly humble 3rd-year middle schooler on the U-17 German national team, known for his formidable defense and serve-and-volley style.
While he has a fiery and provocative attitude, Siegfried is actually quite honest and self-aware.
He recognizes himself as the "weak link" of the German team and readily accepts advice from his comrades.
Siegfried carries a deep-seated complex about always placing second, despite being hailed as a genius.
He matures significantly, learning to acknowledge his rivals' strengths and channeling his initial jealousy into a positive competitive spirit.
From a young age, Siegfried was praised for his natural talent in tennis.
However, he was constantly frustrated by his inability to ever win a tournament, always finishing as the runner-up.
He joined the German representative training camp, viewing it as his final opportunity to prove himself.
After losing to A. Frankensteiner and feeling dejected, he was encouraged by Michael Bismarck to persevere.
Play Style
Siegfried is a skilled Serve & Volleyer who excels at the net.
Both Kunimitsu Tezuka and Michael Bismarck have praised his exceptionally high defensive capabilities.
Special Moves
He is one of the few players to have mastered "The Pinnacle of Perfection."
In doubles, alongside Bismarck, he can utilize advanced techniques like "Synchronization" and "Ability Resonance (Howling)."
Together, they can also unleash their ultimate combination move, "Sein Grenze" (Existence Boundary).
Kunimitsu Tezuka
Siegfried initially felt intense jealousy toward Tezuka, viewing him as a threat and challenging him to matches nightly.
Through their continuous battles, this animosity evolved into a deep respect and a powerful rivalry, with Siegfried eventually cheering for Tezuka's success.
Michael Bismarck
Bismarck is Siegfried's trusted doubles partner and a supportive mentor.
He was the one who lifted Siegfried's spirits after a crushing defeat, becoming a pillar of support and someone Siegfried deeply relies on.
Affiliation: U-17 German National Team
Grade: 3rd Year Middle School
Height: 170cm
Weight: 59kg
Birthday: December 2 (Sagittarius)
Blood Type: B
Dominant Hand: Right
Family: Father, Mother, Older Sister
Hobby: Shutting up people who try to pick fights with him.
Favorite Color: Gold
Favorite Food: Gummy bears
Favorite Book: Doesn't read.
Dislikes: Tire-like gummies
Ideal Type: Any girl who is cute.
Ideal Date Spot: A Christmas market.
Special Skill (Besides Tennis): Woodworking
Daily Routine at U-17 WC: Taking walks and picking fights with Tezuka.
Gear:
- Racket: YONEX SUPER RQ Ti 800 PRO
- Shoes: Babolat V-PRO ALL COURT STYLE BR
Voice Actor: Chiharu Sawashiro
Stage Actor (Tenimyu): Charlie
Alternate Name: He was initially referred to as "E. Siegfried" in early appearances.
"The more enemies you have, the more honor you have."
First Encounters and Rivalry
Upon his introduction, Siegfried displayed a short-tempered personality, immediately picking a fight with his new teammate from Japan, Kunimitsu Tezuka.
The arrival of the highly-skilled Tezuka amplified Siegfried's anxiety about his position, leading him to challenge Tezuka every night out of jealousy.
Pre-World Cup vs. Japan
In the first match of the exhibition series against Japan, Siegfried teamed up with Michael Bismarck.
They faced the duo of Duke Watanabe and Shusuke Fuji.
Early in the match, Siegfried was hit by Duke's powerful "Duke Homerun" and knocked into the stands, forcing him to temporarily retire from the game.
He later returned, having spent time at the net analyzing the opponents' habits while Bismarck fought alone.
Despite his sharp observations and renewed determination, the German pair was ultimately unable to secure the win.
The Path to Growth
With the encouragement of Bismarck and other teammates, Siegfried began to regain confidence in his own tennis.
He challenged A. Frankensteiner to a rematch and, during the intense battle, finally achieved "The Pinnacle of Perfection."
Frankensteiner was so impressed that he reported Siegfried's breakthrough to Coach Ken Rendoll, earning Siegfried a spot in the World Cup semifinals.
World Cup Semifinals vs. Japan
Siegfried once again paired with his trusted partner, Bismarck, for the D1 match against Shuji Tanegashima and Akaya Kirihara.
The match began with a modified singles format against Kirihara. Siegfried cleverly feigned being provoked, baiting Kirihara into "Devil Mode" to deplete his stamina, and won the first set 7-5.
However, Kirihara retaliated using Atsukyo Tono's "execution" technique, leaving Siegfried immobilized but with his stamina intact.
After entrusting the second set to Bismarck, Siegfried recovered in the third, as the "execution" was incomplete.
The German duo struggled against Tanegashima and Kirihara's "Funashi" combination, and Siegfried's spirit briefly broke when he felt unable to support his partner.
A single, powerful word from his captain, Jürgen Borisovich Volk, reignited his will to fight.
Down to the final point, Siegfried and Bismarck unleashed their full power, simultaneously activating "Synchronization" and "Ability Resonance."
They used "Sein Grenze" to stage a dramatic comeback, pushing the Japanese pair to their limit, but they ultimately fell just short, tasting defeat against Japan for a second time.
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