In the beginning

After years of playing in recreational leagues and local club tournaments, I started to feel like a big fish in a small pond. I never proved it on the court though, having never won a singles tournament in all those years, even losing to a teenage girl once, and sporting more than my share of runner-up trophies. My greatest claim to fame remains winning $50 at a tournament I paid $40 in entry fees. I used my career winnings as downpayment for a can of balls. But, I walk the walk, and look the part...if I could just get some game, I'd be all set. My on-court incompetence always comes as a surprise to most onlookers.

So, in April of 2006 I decided to join the big leagues. If I'm going to get my ass whooped, I'd rather it be by someone good. At 26, and never having taken a tennis lesson in my life, I'm not exactly doing this by the book. I begin my quest for greatness at an age when most tennis players have already peaked, but I'm not worried...I will dominate.