J30 Abuja: I’m Very Happy – Jeremiah Benjamin Says Despite Losing Q/final Match
Jeremiah Benjamin did not feel disappointed despite failing to reach the semi final stage in his first ever appearance at an ITF competition. The Apapa Tennis Club player has been impressive all week, and deservedly reached the quarterfinal of the…
Too Strong – Nigerians Shocked By Ogunsakin’s Debut J30 Performance
Seyi Ogunsakin was clearly a delight to watch when he played his first ever Junior ITF match at the ongoing J30 Abuja event. The unseeded player with zero experience in ITF competitions, was a tough nut to crack for his…
J30 Abuja: Impressive Bright Downs Ogunjobi In First Ever Junior ITF Match
Bright Emmanuel showed why many young Nigerian players avoid coming up against her on the court in her first ever Junior ITF match. The Apapa Tennis Club player was up against Success Ogunjobi in their R16 match and made life…
Tennis Meets Data: Ayomide Promise – Winning Trophies While Chasing Green Balls
Ayomide Promise is a tennis wonder kid with great passion for the green balls. He is gradually establishing himself in tennis world with some trophies to his name. The native of Kwara State whose journey to the tennis world has…
ITF Officiating School Students Speak About Instructors, Training
No fewer than 31 prospective Nigerian umpires have graduated from the ITF National Officiating School held in Abuja, Nigeria’s federal capital. The four-day event which ended with an examination and award of certificates to the students who attended the school…
J30 Abuja: Ogunsakin Hooks Chinese As Khadijat Battles Etoro
Seyi Ogunsakin will be playing against Yulin Li, a Chinese player in his first ever appearance at a Junior ITF event on Thursday, 6 June, 2024. The younger of the Ogunsakin brothers is in the Main Draw of a Junior…
I Want To Become First Black Female Chair Umpire At A Grand Slam – Ameh
Faith Ameh is a Nigerian tennis player whose name you must have come across if you are conversant with Nigerian tennis. Well, she is ditching active playing already. At the just-concluded ITF National Officiating School in Abuja, Nigeria’s federal capital,…
ITF Officiating School Makes Unprecedented History In Abuja
His has been made at the ongoing ITF Level 1 Officiating school which comes to a close on Wednesday, 5 June, 2024, in Abuja, Nigeria’s federal capital. The event which started on 2 June inside the high performance center inside…
Adeleye, Yakubu Are Top Seeds As J30 Abuja Serves Off
Daniel Adeleye and Ohunene Yakubu are the number one seeds in the boys’ and girls’ singles event at the J30 Abuja tournament starting on Wednesday, 5 June, 2024. Adeleye, Nigeria’s highest ranked junior tennis player on the ITF rankings, is…
Tennis Meets Data: Will Sarah Musa Become Nigeria’s First Tennis Model?
Sarah Musa is an aspiring model with a soft passion for tennis. Sarah is gunning for titles as she juggles education, aspirations with physical fitness. Tennis meets data caught up with Sarah whom, against all odds, still tries to put…
