Bonsai Business

The Titan had to erase that bitter residue left from the beating administered by 'Der Kluger' as soon as possible. So he decided to engage in Tuesday Doubles at Kinsley park. TT paired with Sab 'Kiode Kid'' for two sets against 'Big Al' and 'Slats.' The tandem of KK/TT acquitted themselves quite well taking the first set (6-3) before dropping the nightcap (5-7). Titan, feeling the physical after effects of his strenuous singles match yesterday, did little to distinguish himself. Indeed, TT dropped serve on 3 of his 5 opportunities and rarely proved his "this is why I play the ad side" refrain. Sab's spins and counterspins befuddled 'Slats' early on before the team of 'BigAl/Slats' gained control late in set 2. Both Titan and his octogenarian partner tired noticeably at crunch time in the 11th and 12th game in set 2 and settled for a split. All in all it was an even, if sloppily played match by the quartet. Several rallies extended 14-16 balls between the combatants with both sides winning a fair share. As they left the court Titan was overheard to say, "Most honorable Sab, you saved my dishonorable ass many times, Aligato."