Avila Outlasts Leeuw In Atlanta
from PSA Media
14 May 2012 - 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 squash 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."
RESULTS: PSA Challenger 10 Atlanta Open, Atlanta, USA
Final:
Alfredo Avila (MEX) bt Clinton Leeuw (RSA) 5-11, 6-11, 11-5, 15-13, 11-7 (90m)
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