Ta-Ta Titan

Titan completed the '06-'07 indoor season this afternoon at the Yonkers Tennis Center in fine fashion. TennisTitan was again paired with Roy 'Mr Spin' Marzullo against Bill 'Energizer Bunny Legs' Tully and 'Big Al' Dio Dati. Although this is the best pairing of the four participants it is a difficult one for TT to succeed with. The record indicates that TT/'Mr Spin' had never beaten 'EBL'/'Big Al' previously this season. 'Mr Spin's game does not compliment TT's because he is strictly a baseline player whose game is one of finesse and guile. 'Mr Spin' does not use pace from the backcourt and is a craftsman in the art of lobbing deep to the forehand followed by short cross court cutters to the backhand. His game is not enriched by the 'immobile minotaur.' Titan's power game is negated by the absence of a poacher at net and by a player whose limited hearing makes communication during a point impossible. That being said, it was especially sweet for TT/'Mr Spin' to come away with a split of the two sets played to completion today (1-6, 6-1, 1-3 partial). Titan had some jump to the ball and placement on his serves in both sets. 'EBL' making his first appearance on the court in the past month showed no ill effects of his layoff as he covered the baseline and forecourt in his usual ubiquitous fashion. Indeed, 'Big Al's inability to support as well at net during set two was a significant factor in reversing the scores. As the foursome met at net for their pictures and final goodbyes two club pros and a dozen children receiving instruction shouted in unison as they raised their racquets, "Titan, remember it can be a blessing to be hard of hearing. See you next year!"