Family Matters

TennisTitan took his tour up the road this date 40 miles to rekindle his rivalry with Jeff 'Big Daddy' Briscoe. Titan and his son engaged in a two hour marathon in humid, summer-like conditions at Franz Park in Port Charlotte. Titan managed to eke out a victory (6-4) in the opener holding serve - a rare accomplishment this date - in the 10th game, consolidating the break of the previous game. 'Big Daddy' had relinquished his early break at (1-3) when he dropped three consecutive games to go down (4-3). TT's progeny broke back at love in the eighth game only to be broken again in the oppressive heat that wore down these two men who moved around the court like manatees. Set two was also a back and forth affair and ended with Titan about to serve at (4-5). 'Big Daddy' had to return home for child care duty. Not a moment too soon from the Titan's perspective! To be continued on Thursday.