THE 17th annual Claycourt Championships, sponsored by AID, wrapped up with a thrilling three-set victory by 16-year-old Kevin Major Jr over 20-year-old collegiate player Jason Rolle.

In the Open Singles final, Major Jr won 4-6, 7-6, 7-6 Saturday afternoon at the Gym Tennis Club in Winton Meadows.

The match lasted three hours and 25 minutes and was the longest final in the 17-year history of the tournament. It was also one of the longest local finals in recent memory.

Avid tennis fans were treated to a see-saw battle with spectacular shot-making from both players throughout the marathon match. It marked Major's second win over Rolle in as many tournaments, having beaten him in the Open Na ...

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