BR/LD's first match!

Harmon Park 04-05-05. As a result of an unfortunate draw position, BR finds himself on the bottom of the 2005 TowerTennis Ladder. Seeking to move up quickly, BR challenged the Lord (LD). The Lord wishing to defend his position accepted, and the battle commenced. As a spectator, I can say that this was one of the most competitive, and enjoyable matches I seen among TowerTennis personnel. Both players exhibit great strokes, and are as consistent as DR. Each point was hard fought over, with rallies lasting 8 or more shots. BR's serve and net game was phenomenal. While LD's Overhead lobs stung BR like a bee.

The match lasted well over two hours, and with such long rallies I was personally impressed at their stamina. LD took the first set 6-3, BR tied it up by taking the second 6-2. The third was looking like a real thriller for a while, but fatigue appeared to hinder BR's consistency. BR makes several unforced errors at the end, and LD punishes him taking the Final set 6-3. LD successfully defends his Ladder position, but BR demonstrated the he will be a force to contend with.