Respect and Dependability

"Well, Titan, maybe you should bring some STP gas treatment in your tennis bag next time." Such were the words of wisdom offered by 'Rockin' Rick Ricci as he sped off in his Mazda convertible sportscar having averted a three set sweep by Tennistitan. TT and 'RRR' had just completed a three set singles match that took place in two different public courts in Yonkers. Titan had roared to a 5-love lead in the opener and was salivating over the prospects of an early morning bagel when the tide turned. 'RRR' found his rhythm and forced TT to serve it out at (6-3) at Kinsley Park. However, the boys were unceremoniously bumped from TT's domain after two games of set number 2 by a Yonkers Recreation Youth Tennis Program. Not to worry dear readers, the combatants picked up the set at 1-1 when they relocated to Trevor Park after a 20 minute respite. With the second set leveled at three TennisTitan ran the table to close out the set (6-3). The third set started similarly but with a more pleasant ending for the better conditioned athlete. 'RRR' forged ahead of the 'Tiring Tightwad' and secured the critical break in game seven to go up (3-4). Both men held for the balance of the match enabling 'RRR' to secure the (4-6) victory. Titan lamented that he "just ran out of gas" as the beleaguered warriors made their way back to the parking lot. 'Rockin' Rick duly noted, "Titan, you never seem to run out of excuses!"