Nigeria Tennis Live

Month: June 2024

NTF Opens Media Accreditation For Davis Cup Coverage

The Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF) has opened media accreditation for journalists who intend to cover the forthcoming Davis Cup Africa Group III Qualifier. Nigeria will be hosting the week-long event inside the tennis section of the National Stadium, Abuja, from…

Ikechukwu Iloputa: Nigeria’s ‘Isner’ Shining The Light From The East

Ikechukwu Iloputa, a 25-year-old Nigerian tennis player from Enugu State, has been impressing fans and critics alike with his skill and dedication on the court. His journey into tennis began in 2005, when he was just 10 years old. Growing…

JUST IN! ITF Cancels Masters Tennis Tour Event In Nigeria

Nigeria Tennis Live can report that the Masters Tennis Tour event scheduled to hold from 1 July, 2024, in Abuja, has been canceled. The tournament organized for mature players from age 35 and above, was meant to start in Abuja,…

Tennis Innovators Academy Pushing Bulus To The Top One ATP Point At A Time

It is no longer news that there is a synergy between the Tennis Innovators Academy and Nigeria’s only ATP player, Christopher Bulus. The US-based Academy has done little to hide their admiration and support for the Nigerian player who has…

Plays, Moves Like Monfils – Tennis Fans Across The Globe Hail Seyi Ogunsakin

With his lightning-fast reflexes, agile footwork, and powerful shots, Seyi Ogunsakin has drawn comparisons to French tennis star Gael Monfils. The similarities are uncanny, and many believe Ogunsakin is destined for greatness. His defensive skills are particularly impressive, leaving opponents…

Tennis Meets Data: Passion Earns Adeoye Abiodun NUGA Games Slot

The game of tennis grew on Adeoye Abiodun from secondary school days to his tertiary education. This passion earned him a participation at the 2022 NUGA Games in UNILAG. On today’s episode on tennis meets data, we introduce Ekiti State…

BREAKING! Ogunsakin Breaks Into Top 400 In Latest World Junior Rankings

Seun Ogunsakin has moved into the top 400 players’ spot in the latest World Junior Ranking released by the International Tennis Federation (ITF). The former African U-14 number one player, ranked 529 as at 17 June, 2024 after winning the…

Michael, Adeleye Among Nigerian Players Listed For Davis Cup

Daniel Adeleye has made the cut for the Nigerian players listed to represent the country at the Davis Cup Africa Group III Qualifiers holding in Abuja. Adeleye, Nigeria’s highest-ranked junior tennis player on the ITF rankings, has been outstanding all…

UK-born, US-trained; Esther Adesina Sets Sight On Grand Slams

Esther Adesina’s parents are both Nigerians but she was born and bred in the United Kingdom to her Nigerian parents and she is not shy of her roots. The Business Management graduate from the University of Tennessee, (Knoxville) has drawn…

Yakubu Breaks Into Top 500 In Latest World Junior Rankings

Following her superlative performance at the recently concluded J60 Abuja event, Ohunene Yakubu has now broken into the top 500 of the world junior rankings. The teenage sensation who won two legs of the Junior ITF events in Abuja without…