Let the Tour Begin

TennisTitan engaged in two entertaining sets of doubles at the Mid-Cape Tennis Club this morning in Cape Coral Florida. The Titan gives special thanks to "Gentleman Jim" Stephens who had introduced TT to a group of players at the Club during his Spring '05 tour. Titan connected upon arrival with the group's organizer "Diamond Jim" Brady who scheduled TT for this morning's matches. Titan's reputation preceded him as he was paired with the group's strongest player, "Nick the Cop," a refugee from Brooklyn NY's toughest precincts. Opposing Titan/"Nick the Cop" were the tandem of "Diamond Jim"/Dan "Biker" Ross. TT/'NC' dropped both sets (2-6, 6-7(9))played in the oppressive heat and humidity that is South Florida in August. Titan acquitted himself well in both contests limiting his unforced errors to no more than his superior partner committed. 'Nick the Cops' game was not at the high level that TT remembered from the Spring as 'Diamond Jim' easily countered his back court rallies and was more effective at net. Neither 'Biker' nor TT's play were the difference makers in either set as the quality of their play offset each other. Your Titan was completely drained from the 90 minute affair requiring a full 30 minutes to rehydrate and rejuvenate himself before leaving the court for his return to the gentle (but hot) breezes more readily available on Pine Island. (Pictures to be posted upon return to the Yonkers Tour).