Boyce brothers advance to Shell Tranquil doubles final

In the semi-finals yesterday, the Boyce brothers defeated Athelstan Phillips and Nicholas Sellier 6-2, 6-3. It was a much tougher task for Auguste and Villaroel in their semi-final contest against Kendall Cuffy and Anthony Jeremiah.

Cuffy and Jeremiah won the first set 6-1, but Auguste and Villaroel fought back to win the next two sets 6-0, 10-8. The veterans doubles final is scheduled to take place either on Wednesday or Thursday.

The tournament continues today from 4 pm.

OTHER RESULTS Men’s Singles Second Round - Richard Chung def Samuel West 6-4, 6-4; Rowland Phillips (Jamaica) def Brandon Tom 6-0, 6-1; Javier Lewis def Dexter Mahase 4-5 (retired); Adam Escalante def Kevin Gardener (Antigua) 6-1, 6-2; Akiel Duke def Aidan Carter 6-4, 6-3; Damion Johnson (Jamaica) def Ethan Jeary 6-3, 6-1; Vernon Lewis (St Lucia) def Brandon Gregoire 6-0, 6-2; Nabeel Mohammed def Che Andrews 6-2, 6-2.

Veterans Singles Second Round - Brian Jackson def Frank Ramudit 6-1, 6-2.