TJTC WORLD TOUR

What do you get when you are playing an opponent named Bartley who is having a very good day? Maybe life in the fast lane, one way traffic or the Bartley Express! Even all the net chord points were in his favour. He closed at the net well, attacked the weak serves of Douglas and had Douglas on the defense from the start of many of the points in a blow-out victory and the first of its kind on tour.

Clearly Bartley was eyeing this title. It was seen from the way how he approached his very first match in the tournament. He was focusing on all the things that he wanted to do better in the final and boy did he! He had to again be the one to dispatch Keno, avoiding the Keno bug and at the same stage. He went about this tournament quite businesslike and he raked in his biggest profits at the end of it all.

Bartley was simply ‘too good’ as stated by his opponent. Nothing that Douglas tried worked to all that much of an effect. Bartley’s backhand held up and was pretty good, his net game was always going to claw him out of tight points and not to mention his serve which was on point throughout the match. The manner in which Bartley derailed Douglas could be compared to Serena’s grand performance in the final of the 2007 version of the Australian Open.

“Winners galore” shouted a spectator. “Was that what I beat”, shouted another. The difference with Bartley now is that he has found a rhythm and knew within himself that he could dispatch Douglas. He did his homework and see where he went wrong in his three previous encounters and was determined never to make history repeat itself.

He did what he needed to and sustained that right until the final ball from Douglas’ racquet flew long on match point. He was aggressive in the very sense of the word. Every short ball was either a winner or a forced error. He came out with the confidence from the very start and just kept going for it. Even when the wind came and Douglas was beginning to find his range and some form of rhythm he kept his cool and still stuck to his plan, breaking at 4-4 and served it out emphatically.

The biggest difference to date was the level of preparedness that he came with into this match. He brought so much intensity and paid little attention to his opponent who was expected to resort to his mental and psychological tactic of chattering to his opponents.

Bartley did tremendously well, had high percentages on all aspects of his game and used his forehand well. At one point and in an effort to pump himself up, Douglas sought inspiration from the current world’s number one with his comment, ‘come on djokovic’, during the second set…alluding to the fact that he was playing Federer.

Bartley wanted what his major idol got earlier in the day before his match, and that was to ditto an emphatic win that Federer had over Djokovic. He got it and the feeling must have been amazing for he had accomplished several things that many tour players will find it a task to do.

1. First of all he defeated Shadaine Douglas, making it an official rivalry. This Spaniard may not have the best game on tour but he finds ways to win. Certainly not playing his best but his army courses seemed to be benefitting him as he views every match as being on the battlefield, resorting to tactics now and then in his matches. Ever confident, ever arrogant but glad to see him enjoying his tennis.
2. He broke the hot streak of Douglas who was coming off a good win over compatriot McDonald in the final of the Olympics.
3. He defeated Douglas in a FINAL.
4. He raked in his first Grade 1 tournament.
5. Third one behind rivals Angus and Mullings to grab a Masters title.
6. Been to the final of every stage of the tournaments, from grade 1-3 and a slam final. His record in the finals stands at 3-1 (W-L).

Key to note is that whenever Bartley is on, he is quite on playable. Douglas will have to improve his weak serve, like many of the players on tour, should he actually make at least a slam final. He will always find himself at the latter stages of tournaments but he will need these weapons to propel him forward and make his matches a little easier for him. His backhand is good but often times he fails to execute it as effectively. He will also hope that Bartley loses form should he run into him again or at least do a few things differently like taking the ball before Bartley does and try to exploit seeming weaknesses in his opponent’s game.

Bartley demanded this title. There was no way Douglas was going to get it with all that was at stake. He took the opportunity right before the dictator resumes his role on tour and the Wimbledon Champion returns. Not to mention the bragging rights that will never leave Bartley should he go on a losing streak to Douglas again.

The match was quite entertaining with all the grunting from both players, the effort, the theatrics, defensive points and brilliant shot making from both ends. One thing we here at TJTC were glad to see is a more serious Bartley who is now determined to get back to his best form retrospectively. We need him to cement his name on tour and have a permanent impression much to the fashion that the current World’s number 1, 2 and 3 (Angus, Mullings & Douglas himself) have done to add to the mix of things.

Not taking away from everybody else but this is Bartley’s time to shine. He has what it takes to dispatch Angus and a few players have that ability. So we would like to see him improve his level and sustain that level while he is still with us. And in doing so, we pray he won’t get tired of winning and at least making it to the latter rounds.

After that final point we saw how much it meant to Bartley and this is the kinda display we wanna see. And then they were back to friendship after. After all, we’re friends and bottom line is, we should have fun in friendly competition. One step closer to the 'BIG FOUR'.

Congratulations Kevar ‘Federer’ Bartley!

What do you get when you are playing an opponent named Bartley who is having a very good day? Maybe life in the fast lane, one way traffic or the Bartley Express! Even all the net chord points were in his favour. He closed at the net well, attacked the weak serves of Douglas and had Douglas on the defense from the start of many of the points in a blow-out victory and the first of its kind on tour.

Clearly Bartley was eyeing this title. It was seen from the way how he approached his very first match in the tournament. He was focusing on all the things that he wanted to do better in the final and boy did he! He had to again be the one to dispatch Keno, avoiding the Keno bug and at the same stage. He went about this tournament quite businesslike and he raked in his biggest profits at the end of it all.

Bartley was simply ‘too good’ as stated by his opponent. Nothing that Douglas tried worked to all that much of an effect. Bartley’s backhand held up and was pretty good, his net game was always going to claw him out of tight points and not to mention his serve which was on point throughout the match. The manner in which Bartley derailed Douglas could be compared to Serena’s grand performance in the final of the 2007 version of the Australian Open.

“Winners galore” shouted a spectator. “Was that what I beat”, shouted another. The difference with Bartley now is that he has found a rhythm and knew within himself that he could dispatch Douglas. He did his homework and see where he went wrong in his three previous encounters and was determined never to make history repeat itself.

He did what he needed to and sustained that right until the final ball from Douglas’ racquet flew long on match point. He was aggressive in the very sense of the word. Every short ball was either a winner or a forced error. He came out with the confidence from the very start and just kept going for it. Even when the wind came and Douglas was beginning to find his range and some form of rhythm he kept his cool and still stuck to his plan, breaking at 4-4 and served it out emphatically.

The biggest difference to date was the level of preparedness that he came with into this match. He brought so much intensity and paid little attention to his opponent who was expected to resort to his mental and psychological tactic of chattering to his opponents.

Bartley did tremendously well, had high percentages on all aspects of his game and used his forehand well. At one point and in an effort to pump himself up, Douglas sought inspiration from the current world’s number one with his comment, ‘come on djokovic’, during the second set…alluding to the fact that he was playing Federer.

Bartley wanted what his major idol got earlier in the day before his match, and that was to ditto an emphatic win that Federer had over Djokovic. He got it and the feeling must have been amazing for he had accomplished several things that many tour players will find it a task to do.

1. First of all he defeated Shadaine Douglas, making it an official rivalry. This Spaniard may not have the best game on tour but he finds ways to win. Certainly not playing his best but his army courses seemed to be benefitting him as he views every match as being on the battlefield, resorting to tactics now and then in his matches. Ever confident, ever arrogant but glad to see him enjoying his tennis.
2. He broke the hot streak of Douglas who was coming off a good win over compatriot McDonald in the final of the Olympics.
3. He defeated Douglas in a FINAL.
4. He raked in his first Grade 1 tournament.
5. Third one behind rivals Angus and Mullings to grab a Masters title.
6. Been to the final of every stage of the tournaments, from grade 1-3 and a slam final. His record in the finals stands at 3-1 (W-L).

Key to note is that whenever Bartley is on, he is quite on playable. Douglas will have to improve his weak serve, like many of the players on tour, should he actually make at least a slam final. He will always find himself at the latter stages of tournaments but he will need these weapons to propel him forward and make his matches a little easier for him. His backhand is good but often times he fails to execute it as effectively. He will also hope that Bartley loses form should he run into him again or at least do a few things differently like taking the ball before Bartley does and try to exploit seeming weaknesses in his opponent’s game.

Bartley demanded this title. There was no way Douglas was going to get it with all that was at stake. He took the opportunity right before the dictator resumes his role on tour and the Wimbledon Champion returns. Not to mention the bragging rights that will never leave Bartley should he go on a losing streak to Douglas again.

The match was quite entertaining with all the grunting from both players, the effort, the theatrics, defensive points and brilliant shot making from both ends. One thing we here at TJTC were glad to see is a more serious Bartley who is now determined to get back to his best form retrospectively. We need him to cement his name on tour and have a permanent impression much to the fashion that the current World’s number 1, 2 and 3 (Angus, Mullings & Douglas himself) have done to add to the mix of things.

Not taking away from everybody else but this is Bartley’s time to shine. He has what it takes to dispatch Angus and a few players have that ability. So we would like to see him improve his level and sustain that level while he is still with us. And in doing so, we pray he won’t get tired of winning and at least making it to the latter rounds.

After that final point we saw how much it meant to Bartley and this is the kinda display we wanna see. And then they were back to friendship after. After all, we’re friends and bottom line is, we should have fun in friendly competition. One step closer to the 'BIG FOUR'.

Congratulations Kevar ‘Federer’ Bartley!