Nigeria Tennis Live

Month: May 2024

5 Nigerian Tennis Players Who Have Outstanding Academic Records

Nigerian tennis players and other athletes are mostly believed to focus only on their sport that they are bereft of ideas in their academic works. While some of the people who say this may have had experiences to back their…

DavNotch Open: Ekpenyong Starts Title Defence Positively As Kushimo Wins Big

David Ekpenyong started his title defence at the DavNotch National Tennis Championship on a positive after his opponent pulled out of the game in the first set. Ekpenyong, winner of the 2023 edition of the event, was up against Michael…

EXCLUSIVE: I Was Sexually Harassed By My Coach In The Name Of ‘Massage’ – Tennis Player

A female Nigerian tennis player has come out to speak up about how she was sexually harassed by her tennis coach about nine years ago. The teenage tennis player whose identity is concealed for her safety and to avoid stigmatization,…

2024 VEMP Open: Meet All The Winners, Full Result From The Draws (Singles/Doubles)

The 2024 VEMP Open National Tennis Championship ended on Saturday, 25 May, with the Men’s and Women’s Singles finale. David Ekpenyong defeated Daniel Adeleye in the Men’s Singles final that was described as ATP standard with a lot of spectators…

Favour Moses: Rising Above The Odds To Become A Tennis Superstar

At just 19 years old, Favour Moses from Edo State has already experienced the highs and lows of a burgeoning tennis career. Her journey, marked by resilience and determination, is a testament to her love for the sport despite numerous…

JUST IN! David Ekpenyong Defeats Daniel Adeleye, Wins 2024 VEMP Open Title

Nigeria’s number one male tennis player, David Ekpenyong, has won the Men’s Singles title at the 2024 VEMP Open National Tennis Championship. The US-based tennis player played a classic tennis match against Daniel Adeleye, another impressive Nigerian tennis player, in…

BREAKING! Blessing Omotayo Defeats Anu Ayegbusi To Win 2024 VEMP Open

Blessing Omotayo has defeated Anu Ayegbusi to win the Women’s Singles title at the 2024 edition of the VEMP Open in Abuja, Nigeria’s federal capital. The Nigerian number four ranked player was a handful when she took to the court…

Sports Ministry Fixes Date For 2024 National Youth Games

The National Council on Sports has fixed a date for the 2024 edition of the National Youth Games, Nigeria Tennis Live can report. The event which is an annual event is held to promote youths and sports activities and help…

VEMP Open: Daniel Adeleye Speaks Ahead Of His First Ever Senior Final

Daniel Adeleye will be playing a national senior tennis championship final for the first time ever when he takes on David Ekpenyong in the Men’s Singles final of the VEMP Open event. The unseeded player who upset Henry Atseye, the…

JUST IN! Nigeria’s Ekpenyong Listed On NAIA All-America Teams

Nigeria’s David Ekpenyong has been listed on the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Men’s Tennis All-America teams. This was made public by Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU), his institution in the United States on Friday evening after…