"Build (promote) it... and they will come."

TT was most gratified by the fantastic turn out of 12 hackers at Kinsley on this beautiful early fall Saturday. Making his long awaited debut in TT's blog was Carl 'Spindly Legs' Gessman whose picture accompanies this post. TT, being one of the late arrivals, was paired with King Gene in the 4 doubles sets that he participated in. The pairing of KG/TT SWEPT to victory in their first 2 sets against the duo of 'Slats' & 'Gimpy Knees' Cruz (6-3, 6-4). Undoubtedly Slats/GK Cruz were unduly confident in their ability to defend court 1 after easily outdistancing the combo of 'Happy Jack' & 'The Chemist' in the first set of day. Particularly disappointing to that duo was their inability to hold a 4-0 lead in set 2 after having dropped the final 3 games in set 1 against KG/TT. TennisTitan rallied his team with consistent serving, service returns, and fine back court play that enabled KG to overcome his early morning overhead miscues and return his game to 'king form.' Awaiting TT/KG in set 3 was George 'The Teacher' and 'The Prez' who had secured challenge rights to court 1 with a fine second set victory (7-5) against the team of 'Big Al'/'Not ESPN,' who had taken the first set (6-4). TT/KG cruised to an easy 6-1 victory. 'The Chemist' & 'Spindly Legs' Gessman emboldened by their easy victory over 'Kraut' Kluge and 'Happy Jack' Carey came up short in set 4 against SUPER TT/KG (6-2). The coup de gras of the day was the final singles contest between KG and 'The Chemist.' This was as much a test of endurance as it was a test of ability as KG broke through at 3-3 to win the set at 6-4. The set featured extensive exchanges of lobs, topspin forehands, and dinks that made for a fantastic finish to a Super morning of tennis.