Torrential rain delayed play at the 2008 AVP Crocs tour at the Family Circle Tennis Center on Daniel Island May 9.
The rain let up by 11 a.m. and the sand was uncovered and readied for the athletes. It was then that players got a taste of true Charleston humidity and fans saw some action packed competition.
The highlight of the day was the dream-come-true win for No. 18 seed Mike Morrison and Ty Tramblie. The duo defeated No. 7 Jason Ring and Aaron Wachtfogel in a surprise comeback, 21-19, 14-21, 19-17. This is the furthest Morrison and Tramblie have come in the tournament. Their best finish was 13th in Dallas; they entered the Huntington Beach competition as a qualifier and finished 17th.
"This is our best finish ever," Morrison said. "It's been going well for us this week."
Playing the No. 7 team was a new experience, let alone winning.
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