I am so sorry for not being there. I have never stood anyone up....and I wouldnt have stood you up either. I was in the car with plenty of time to spare, but there was a personal situation that arised. So, I just now showed up for work. My sincerest apologies for the appearance that I must have given. I'll just tell whoever to advance you on to the next round since this is my fault
This was the message I just wrote to Marc. Anyone that knows me knows that I do not stand people up. Something completely unforeseen came up and I had to attend to it. I completely understand Marc's frustration here, so my most sincere apologies are extended. I understand that since this is my doing for not being at the match at the appropriate time, I'll just bow out and let Marc move on. Not a very glorious way for a defending champ to go out, but I can hear the frustration in Marc's frustration. I don't want to hold him or the entire operation up.
Sorry everyone