Nigeria Tennis Live

Month: October 2023

Nigeria’s Adeleye Cracks Top 500 In World Rankings

Daniel Adeleye has continued to remain consistent on the junior ITF rankings as he keeps climbing up the ladder with his participation in junior tournaments. The Nigerian no 21 ranked player has been in Accra, Ghana, for some weeks now,…

Ekpenyong Speaks After J100 Win, Reveals Next Destination

Nigeria’s number one player, David Ekpenyong, has spoken for the first time since winning his first ever J100 event in Accra, Ghana. The Nigerian teenage sensation beat Nikola Jovic from Serbia for the second time in three meetings to win…

JUST IN! Nigeria’s Bulus Moves 85 Places In New ATP Ranking

Christopher Bulus, the only Nigerian player on the ATP rankings, has moved 85 places on the recently released rankings by the Association of Tennis Players. The Nigerian Davis Cup player who has kept rising in stock over the past few…

Double Champion Rose Nana Rules Lagos Schools’ Tennis Championship

Talented Roseline Nana has emerged as the undisputed champion of the Lagos Schools’ Tennis Championship held inside the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, Onikan, Lagos. The 9-year-old player who is being trained by the Kay-Kay Tennis Academy was outstanding in her…

BREAKING! NTF Confirms Date For 2023 Dala Hard Court Tourney

The Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF) has announced the date for the 2023 edition of Dala Hard Court Tennis Championship. This piece of news was confirmed by the NTF president, Engr. Dayo Akindoju, via a text on Sunday afternoon. The competition,…

Rose Plans Revenge Against Mofifun In Lagos Schools’ Tennis Competition Double Final

Spectators at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, Onikan, Lagos, are assured of unparalleled fireworks when the final of the Lagos Schools’ Tennis Competition climaxes. The four-day event has been an amazing experience for spectators at the competition sponsored by the…

BREAKING! Ekpenyong Beats Nikola Jovic, Wins First-ever J100 Event

David Ekpenyong has gotten his revenge against Nikola Jovic from Serbia and has won the J100 tournament in Accra, Ghana. The Nigerian player, seeded three for the tournament, defeated the number two seed in a three-set thriller to win his…

Nigerian Players Take ITF Coaching Courses, Share Stories

Some Nigerian players who have been frustrated by the state of tennis in the country and their inability to grow in the game have started taking ITF Coaching Classes. The players, Nigeria Tennis Live gathered, are part of the students…

Lagos Schools’ Tennis Competition: Ayida Excited About Competitiveness, Talent Of Players

Bawo Ayida has expressed a deep sense of satisfaction and excitement about the talent and competitiveness of the players at the ongoing Lagos Schools’ Tennis Championship. The competition sponsored by the Allison & Oluremi Ayida Foundation is holding inside the…

JUST IN! Ekpenyong Upsets Top Seed, Lands In J100 Accra Final

David Ekpenyong has reached his second consecutive final at the J100 event in Accra, Ghana, Nigeria Tennis Live has gathered. The Nigerian number one player, who was a runner-up in last week’s event, was outstanding in the match against the…