Nigeria Tennis Live

Year: 2021

Las Vegas Challenger: No Free Point – Bulus Says After First Ever Game

Nigeria’s Christopher Bulus may have lost his first ever Challenger match against Australia’s Dayne Kelly, but he quite enjoyed himself on the court. Kelly, ranked 463 on the ATP rankings, defeated the former New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) student in…

Las Vegas Challenger: Nigeria’s Bulus In Main Draw

Christopher Bulus from Nigeria is in the Main Draw of the Las Vegas Tennis Open, a Challenger series, currently ongoing in Las Vegas, United States of America. The one time New Mexico Military Institute student who has been one of…

ITF: Igbinovia Now Highest Ranked Nigerian Junior Tennis Player

Wilson Igbinovia is now officially the highest ranked Nigerian junior tennis player on the Junior ITF Circuit. The rankings released on Monday showed the Nigerian youngster reached a career-high ranking spot as he is now 316 in the world. This…

NYG Bombshell! Players In Quarter, Semis Were Overage – Ubale

Coach Ubale Mohammed, the national junior tennis coach, has dropped a bombshell about the age cheat incidents witnessed at the recently concluded National Youth Games in Ilorin, the Kwara State Capital. Ubale, who was on ground from the beginning to…

National Youth Games: Team Ekiti Dominates Tennis Medal Haul

Team Ekiti to the National Youth Games in Ilorin, the Kwara State Capital, have shone like millions, winning most medals in the competition. Iretomiwa Oni led the medals charge with gold in Girls Singles, Girls Doubles and Silver in the…

J4 Lome: Ijebu, Dawariye, Igbinovia, Marylove, Yakubu Sisters Go For Gold

No fewer than seven Nigerian youngsters will be starting their quest for a gold medal when the J4 ITF tournament serves off today in Lome, Togo. This comes after Wilson Igbinovia won the first leg, a J5 event, last weekend,…

Japa! Coach Abel Relocates To US, Says It’s Time To Move On

Coach Abel Ubiebi, one of Nigeria’s most revered junior tennis coaches, has relocated to the United States of America (USA). The vastly traveled and experienced ‘talent hunter’ confirmed to our correspondent last week, that he has decided to relocate to…

National Youth Games: Delta, Ekiti Gun For Boys, Girls Singles Gold

Team Delta and Ekiti are overwhelming favorites to clinch gold medals in the boys and girls Singles final matches at the ongoing National Youth Games in Ilorin. The tennis event which is reaching its finale is expected to be concluded…

National Youth Games: Ogunshakin Avoids Upset, Kwange Shines

Oluwaseun Ogunshakin, one of the players tipped to win gold at the ongoing National Youth Games in Ilorin, was at the verge of losing his second round tie today just as Elisha Kwange shone. The competition holding inside the Sports…

J5 Lome: Igbinovia, Marylove Battle Togolose, British In Togo Finale

Nigeria’s Wilson Igbinovia and Marylove Edwards are just one win each away from being crowned Grade 5 Junior ITF Champions in Lome, Togo. The youngsters have been in blistering form all week and can only cap their amazing performances with…