Well, if I don't TOOT it...

who will? Certainly not 'CC Flash' who met the Titan on the BCK courts for the first time on this Southern Tour. Indeed, 'Flash' was most inhospitable as he blew TT out in the first set (2-6), running off a quick four-love lead before Titan could get on the board. Titan struggled mightily to win games five and seven to build momentum going into the second set. Having not come near breaking 'Gentleman Jim' in the opener TT was most relieved to eke out a break after six deuces in game two to open up a 2-love lead. 'CC' erased that in short order getting back on serve in game three and countering each of Titan's 'holds' with his own. The pivotal ninth game was 'Flash'es downfall as he pittered away two ad-out advantages on TT's serve to shank three consecutive balls allowing Titan to hold one last time. 'Gentleman Jim' proceeded to lose his serve at love giving Titan the set (6-4) and cause the ATP to question his sobriquet. Jim broke his own BCK record of 63' by tossing his racquet off the far back fence on the fly. "Nice serve, Jim" was Titan's reply, "you're helping me get ready to deal with my grandchildren later this afternoon."