Andrade, Mayo to battle for ATP Kingston 2 title

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Ecuador’s Andy Andrade and American Aidan Mayo will contest the final of the ATP Kingston 2 Challenge Lawn Tennis tournament at the Liguanea Club on Saturday starting at 6:00 pm.

The 27-year-old Andrade, the number two seed, defeated 21-year-old Rodrigo Mendez of Mexico in three sets, winning 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in just over two hours on Centre Court.

Andrade came back roaring after dropping the first set, throwing down six aces, winning 73 per cent of his first serves and 62 per cent of his second serves. Andrade converted three of the 10 break points compared to Mendez’s two of five chances.