Like Freddy Krugger...

"I'm Back," so stated this Sultan of Swat as he re-entered the YTC after a 5 week absence. TT arranged his travel plans back to NY from FL on 2/2 just to participate in this highly anticipated foursome with 'EBL' Tully, 'Mr. Spin' Marzullo, and 'Gray Beard' Campo. Ah, and it was worth it! The tandem of 'Mr Spin' and 'Gray Beard' prevailed in set 1 as they outdistanced EBL/TT (6-2) with superlative play from the baseline. Neither EBL nor Gray Beard had played in over a month and both performers were less than stellar in their games as the rust wore off in the first 30 minutes of play. EBL's forte of speed and court coverage were not enough to overcome TT's erratic play at net in the first set. In set 2 the Energizer Bunny still had his Legs going at full tilt, and TT began to find the baseline with his returns with increasing regularity, enabling EBL to get to net and close points efficiently. The result a (6-3) victory for EBL/TT. But the most entertaining points of the match as on 11/11/04 were the several 20 plus-shot, cross court rallies between Gray Beard and EBL that highlighted both mens' transition games. Both excel on defense and are opportunistic in going for the winner unexpectedly. 'Mr. Spin's' game dropped a bit in the second set as too many errant forehands went into the net and he was unable to employ his lob effectively. TT loves this foursome knowing that they raise the Titan's game.