Tuesday, September 21, 2004

Welcome Back Frankie, Baby

At the YTC TennisTitan was privileged to play along side the man TT prefers to call the 'G - Man.' Frank Gentile returned to the tennis wars after a 4 month hiatus. 'Frankie, Baby' does not play the oudoor season. 'G's' fine all-around game was much in evidence today. He distinguished himself as per usual by staying stroke for stroke against 'Prez' and 'Big Al' who dropped two highly entertaining sets to 'G'/TT at 6-4, 6-4. 'G' was also formidible at net putting away several overhead smashes (his trademark shot), often unleased as a result of ineffective returns of TT's serve. TT's serve was 'on,' holding 5 for 5 in service opportunities, including 4 aces among a dozen or more service winners. Similarly effective was 'G's' approach shot down the line. Kudos to 'Prez' who managed to hold serve more than usual for him and the consistent, steady play from 'Big Al.' But today their efforts couldn't get it done. TT looks forward to playing against 'Frankie Baby' which can't happen soon enough. Come on over to Kinsley on a Saturday morning G-Man! For now TT's wondering, would the tandem of 'G' with 'Big Al' or 'G' with 'Prez' be the more formidible opposition? What do you think?

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