A courageous display by Alfredo Avila in the final of the Atlanta Open in the USA saw the unseeded 20-year-old Mexican fight back from two games down, and save three match-balls, to win the PSA World Tour Challenger 10 title at Life Time Fitness Atlanta in Atlanta.
Experienced South African Clinton Leeuw took the first two games and, after dropping the third, moved on to his first match-ball at 10-7 in the fourth game.
But young world No 148 from Mexico City made a giant comeback to win the title in front of a sold out crowd 5-11, 6-11, 11-5, 15-13, 11-7.
“Avila gave a loud roar, winning his third title in 90 minutes,” said tournament organiser Andre Maur.
Leeuw reported later on Twitter: “Lost in 5, tough going but had my chances. Credit to my opponent – he deserved the win – was better on the day.”
Pictured: Tournament Director Andre Maur with 2012 winner Alfredo Avila and GM of Life Time Athletic Atlanta Andrew Brook
Final:
Alfredo Avila (MEX) bt Clinton Leeuw (RSA) 5-11, 6-11, 11-5, 15-13, 11-7 (90m)
