Don ties the season score w/ an impressive win in 40 degree weather. Both players were anxious to get in some court time. Unfortunately for John, it was immediately after the players scarfed down Chinese Buffet [Don's reward for winning the fall season by 1 match]. Don came out of the gate strong, winning the 1st set, hitting his shots w/ conviction. While John couldn't find his serve, and struggled w/ his movement in the 1st set, he dug deep in the well, and turned the table on Don in the 2nd. The 3rd set starts off w/ Don taking the first 3 games, followed by John taking the next three. Don closes the door by winning the final 3 games. With little time left in the winter season, coupled by a real winter here in WV, every match will have significant importance in the season race.(Commentary by John) 

John takes the much delayed opening match of the winter season.  Don kept his errors to a minimum as he easily wins the first set.  John went up 3-0 im the second, but Don comes back to force a tiebreaker.  Sadly, Don misses opportunities to take the lead in the third set as John starts connecting with his serves in addition to making several big shots on critical points. (Commentary by Don)