Nigeria Tennis Live

Month: September 2018

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ITF U-18 Junior Circuit: Abamu, Oyinlomo Other Nigerian Youngsters Advance To 2nd Round

Young Nigerian tennis player, Oyinlomo Quadri has started her quest for a third ITF title in four weeks as she defeated Nyanyuie Tomegah from Ghana in two straight sets of 6-1, 6-1 in the first round of matches at the…

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Tunisia Futures: Injured Sylvester ‘Scratches’, Vows To Bounce Back Stronger

All hopes of Nigeria’s Sylvester Emmanuel to get into the Main Draw at the ongoing ITF Pro Circuit tournament in Tunisia were dashed after an ankle injury forced him to retire in his third qualifying match against France’s Amaury Delmas.The…

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Even If I Lose 0-6, I Just Want To Fight On The Court; Says Oyinlomo As She Chases 3rd Title

Nigeria’s Oyinlomo Quadri has reportedly shared a thought on the secret behind some of her unprecedented wins on the court as she continues with her fairytale run at the ongoing U-18 Junior ITF Circuits across West Africa.The talented youngster has…

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Tunisia Futures: Nigeria’s Sylvester Knocks Out French Player, Lands In Qualifying Round

Nigeria’s Sylvester Emmanuel has qualified for the Qualifying Round of the Tunisia F32 Futures which is taking place in Monastir, Tunisia, Nigerian Tennis Live can authoritatively report.The current Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Open champion had defeated an Italian in…

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Tunisia Futures: In-form Sylvester Defeats Italian In 1st Qualifying Match, Tackles French Player

Nigeria’s most in-form player of the moment, Sylvester Emmanuel, is just a match away from landing in the Main Draw of the Tunisia F32 Futures after defeating Marco Corino from Italy in his first qualifying match. He won 6-4, 6-4.Nigerian…

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ITF U-18 Junior Circuit: Nigeria’s Oyinlomo Wins Second Title In Three Weeks

Oyinlomo Quadri, the Nigerian female tennis prodigy, has won her second title in three weeks of Junior ITF U-18 competition against world junior stars.She defeated Divine Aneke from Denmark in two tough sets of 6-2, 7-6 (5) to emerge as…

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ITF U-18 Junior Circuit: High-flying Oyinlomo Wins Doubles, Blasts Into Singles Final

Nigeria’s Oyinlomo Quadri has added to her cabinet of trophies with her Doubles win at the ongoing  ITF U-18 Junior Circuit in Lome, Togo. Nigerian Tennis Live scoops have it that Oyinlomo partnered Lemongo Tombou to defeat her Egyptian nemesis…

HINT: Rainoil, Vemp Open, Now Another National Tournament Surfaces; Check It Out

Nigerian Tennis Live can authoritatively report that plans are being concluded for the hosting of another national tournament in Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital. This is coming on the heels of new tournaments adding up to the Nigerian tennis circuit since…

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Impressive Oiza Picks Up Silver At Nigeria Youth Games Inspite Of Niggling Back Injury

Oiza Yakubu has shown enough grit and endurance to pick up her first medal at the tennis event of the Nigeria Youth Games held in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital.The talented youngster whom Nigerian Tennis Live had reported to be…

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ITF U-18 Junior Circuit: Oyinlomo Digs Deep To Upset Tough Egyptian Top Seed

The match was entertaining, tough and nervy, but the Nigerian player came out tops after a fierce final set encounter. 5-7, 6-3, 7-5 it ended.  That was the tale after the match between Nigeria’s Oyinlomo Quadri and Yasmin Ezzat, the…