Friday, January 14, 2005

No "Flash" in the pan is he!

After a one week absence from my beloved passion TT returned to the courts yesterday in grand style. TT had been unsuccessful in getting his sons Jeff and Russ on the courts last week in Valdosta, Ga. nor could he find a game in the 2 days spent at Tarpon Springs, Fl. Naturally upon arrival back at BCK TT headed to the town park where he got in the mix with 5 other doubles players and honed his skills in anticipation of the delayed rematch with "CC Flash" scheduled for under the lights at the Mid-Cape Tennis Club last night where "Gentleman Jim" is a member. Me thinks TT's efforts in doubles sapped what little energy he ever has for night time tennis. "CC Flash" blew TT out in set one, 6-1, as he proceeded to take 9 of the first 10 games. TT was jubilent just to avoid that evening bagel, down 5-0. But the Titan must take solace in the second set wherein he staged a remarkable comeback, erasing a 0-3 deficit with consistent play to win the 2nd set in surprising fashion 6-4. However, it was clear TT had left 'his load' on the clay during that 2nd set effort, because 'the rubber' was a replica of set 1 as CC regained his poise and his superior conditioning earned him another 6-1 victory. Ah, there's always next time. I hope it's soon.

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