Wednesday, May 31, 2006

Yogiism: "It Ain't Over Until It's Over"

"Sixty?, hey there is no speed limit or age limit that can contain the TennisTitan!" was TT's opening remark as he took the courts for the first time post his 60th birthday. Titan again teamed with Yossi 'on Israeli time' Newman for a memorable set of tennis this date. Yossi has developed a taste for victory and always seems to enjoy the ride on TT's coat tails. TennisTitan/'on Israeli time' outlasted 'Rockin' Rick' Ricci and Ed 'Triple L' Gor in an epic opening set (11-9). TT kept hope alive several times with convincing service victories at critical junctures when a break would have ended the contest. 'Triple L's' service game was at his best. 'RRR' was agile at the net and crisp with his backhand from the baseline. 'On Israeli time' was often good at net with only a few glitches that came at inopportune times to prolong the contest. TT came up with goods in the 20th game with a left handed forehand winner that left the students at Edgemont HS physical education class agape and fore ordained the break of 'Triple L' to seal the victory. A deflated 'LLL'/'RRR' could muster no resistance in set 2 as TT/Yossi cruised to a comfortable (6-2) win. The Titan was heard to say as he hustled off to his car. "I have to get home to watch my hitting partner at the French Open give me a few more tips on my trick shots. You know him - Roger Federer!

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