"Was it good for you too?"

Those of you who follow this blog know that TT was disappointed last weekend not to have had his dream doubles match realized on June 4th. Well, today that contest between My Liege, 'King Gene' Slatttery and Bob 'Kraut' Kluge versus 'Slats' and the Titan came to fruition. TT/Slats rallied from a 1-3 deficit to win the set (7-5) against these two mighty stalwarts of Kinsley. Titan owned the doubles alley against 'KG', and 'Slats' all-round hustle and defense held sway against the more able bodied players. 'KG' chose not to "bring it" on his serve for most of the set and it ultimately cost him. TT held serve in the critical 11th game and his looping lobs to 'Der Kluger's' backhand in game 12 led to 'KG's being broken. Titan stepped aside for the second set enabling "Not ESPN" Scott to pair with 'Slats' against the defeated duo. 'KG'/'Kraut' prevailed at 6-4 by breaking 'Not ESPN in the pivotal 11th game to close it out on 'KG's serve. As TT re-entered the court replacing 'Der Kluger' who was excused early to celebrate his 55th birthday, My Liege rejected TT's overture to pair with him, consigning the Titan to again play with the junior Slattery. Set three was a doozy. With Clarence, the 'Jamaican Road Runner' and Yonkers High tennis coach Diane Borek cheering the spirited play, Titan displayed fortitude and flash as he led the junior Slattery back to the victory trough (7-6) (4) in the tie breaker against 'KG'/'Not ESPN'. As Titan left the field of play, a happy Frank Slattery remarked, "Titan, I might not be willing to buy a can tennis balls, but let me know if I can buy you I can of coffee." To wit TT replied, "Slats, you've got bragging rights now against cousin Gene, whether at Amacassin or Maine, I've got your back... but it damn near broke mine carrying you." 'KG' remarked, "Titan, you not only have Frank's back, but with the calls you were making today, I'm pretty sure you have his eyes too."