Close, but No Cigar!

"Titan, there is only one King on this court. And it ain't your partner, that's for damn sure" cackled 'Big Al' DioDati at the conclusion of 100 minutes of spirited tennis at the Yonkers Tennis Center this afternoon. TennisTitan returned to the metropolitan area yesterday and was treated to a pairing with Gene 'King' Slatttery against the 'Big Al' and Bill 'Energizer Bunny Legs' Tully. In the only set played to completion featuring many quality points and notable winners from all players, the 'Italian Stallion' and the 'Crestwood Comet' withstood two set points in the twelfth game to eventually salt away the victory at (6-8), winning the final three games.'Big Al's taunt underscored the obvious: 'EBL' rules this court regardless of who is adversaries are. 'Big Al's contribution to the triumph are significant but are always dwarfed by the steady hand of the 'Tullyville Trolly' patrolling the baseline. Today was no exception as 'EBL' prolonged many exchanges until the 'Stallion' put away the winner at net, 'King Slattery' fired into the tape or 'TennisTitan's lob went long. TT/'King' trailed 1-3 in games in the 2nd set when time expired. When the group met at net Titan remarked to 'My Liege,' 'At least we gave them a run for their money, Geno!' "EBL' turned to his partner and remarked, "Al, don't you think the readers of 'Tommy TrashTalk's blog wonder, 'where does does he get off using the word 'run' and 'Titan' in the same sentence."