Introducing "The Gazelle"

TennisTitan hit the courts this beautiful Saturday morning with nine of his mates and engaged in a two sets of doubles. The Titan was delighted to welcome Clarence "The Gazelle" to the group for the initial time. 'Gazelle' adds a strong presence at net and has a variety of baseline slices to keep his opponents off balance. Titan most envies Clarence's agility and his quick first step to the ball. His speed and stamina make him a formidable opponent for all in our group. Also elevating today's level of play was "The Kraut" who returned after his eight week sojourn to the midwest. As a consequence the level of play TT was able to find on the doubles courts was very satisfying, if not the resuts. Titan paired with "Not ESPN" for both of his sets. The tandem of 'Gazelle'/'Kraut' eked out a (7-6)(4)victory in the opener and 'Gazelle'/'Chemist' more convincingly ended Titan's day with a (6-1)thrashing. On the adjacent court 'Slats'/'Spindley Legs' survived a late rush by 'Chemist'/Happy Jack (6-4). Earlier play also had 'Gazelle'/'Big Al' hold on for a (7-5) defeat of 'Koide Kid'/'Kraut.'