Nureyev? Channukah Musings!

TennisTitan hooked up with 'Tutor' Tuchman for two sets of doubles today against 'EBL' Tully and 'Big Al' Dio Dati at the Yonkers Tennis Center. TT/'Tutor' failed to distinguish themselves dropping both sets at 2 and 3. Titan performed adequately in both sets getting to far more balls than usual because of the earlier play time today and had some pop on his serve. TT enjoyed seeing 'Tutor' raise his game somewhat in set 2 after an off-day performance in the opener. If there ever was a day that the Energizer Bunny man might have been defeated by TT/'Tutor' it was this day. 'EBL' did not have quickness in his first step to the ball and was troubled by back pains. Unfortunately it did not prevent him from handling attempts at overhead volleys like Nureyev, even if it did take some gas off his serve. 'EBL' continued to eat up TT in most long rallies by going backhand to backhand. Oh, where are you when we need you, 'Mr. Spin' Marzullo. 'Big Al' was sharp on his returns and picked 'Tutor's' pocket going down the line on him several times at net. Titan's comment to his crest fallen partner as the duo left the court, "Maxie, when you light that candle on the menorah tonight, say a prayer that no one saw you play that first set." To wit the maven retorted, "Titan, look who's talking, Tully spun you around like a dreidel." Ugh!