Mes-a-Mes

TennisTitan concluded his October Southern Senior Tour on a mildly positive note. Titan split two sets against 'CC Flash' this date (6-4,4-6) at Blue Crab Key. TT feels that he was lucky to win the opening set in that he was again plagued by an inability to close out games/sets against this worthy opponent. Titan up 4-1 in games gave it all back (4-4) but survived the pivotal ninth game by holding his serve after the sixth deuce, after dissapating an early 40-15 lead in that game. Obligingly 'Gentleman Jim' was broken at love in the 10th game following his disappointing missed break opportunity. 'Flash' ran off to a three game lead in the second set but enabled TT to crawl back into the set (4-5) with some loose play before closing it out on his serve. Had 'Flash' played to his recent level of ability TT would not have been in either contest. Titan has his work cut out for him when these two meet for another spate of matches in a month or so. TT must establish control of the point from his serve or first return to countermand 'CC's speed and superior conditioning and mobility. It won't be easy, that's for sure. Now back to NY doubles!