Akasha Urhobo Gearing Up For Debut Wimbledon Outing
Akasha Urhobo will be making her first appearance at the Junior Wimbledon Open when she hits the court this week in the main draw of the event. The WTA 325th-ranked player has played the Junior US Open event before but…
Expert Gives Tennis Players Blueprint On How To Get Sponsorship
Nigerian tennis players’ days of seeking sponsorship to aid their participation in tournaments and events may be coming to an end any moment from now. This is in no small way thanks to the revelation by Koye Sowemimo, a renown…
Dear Hanty Arin: An Ode To Mrs Arinola Isa One Year After
One year after the demise of Nigeria’s highly revered tennis umpire, Arinola Isa, Nigeria Tennis Live pays tribute to her with this Dear Hanty Arin article. Dear Hanty Arin, It’s been exactly one year since you left us and everything…
Wimbledon: How Hard Is It For A Nigerian To Reach The Main Draw?
The attention of the entire tennis world is turned towards the oldest tennis tournament in the world – the Wimbledon, an annual Grand Slam event. There’s no telling how prestigious this tournament is, and how much tennis fans and players…
Mubarak Ayodeji Ganiyu: Another Ibadan Tennis Star On The Rise
Not since the days of legendary Abdulmumuni Babalola has Nigerian tennis witnessed the rise of another tennis prodigy from Ibadan. Then came Mubarak Ganiyu. Ganiyu, born on 4 April, 2007, in Nigeria, has emerged as a promising young talent in…
Oyinlomo Quadre Wins First National Tournament In France
Nigeria’s Oyinlomo Quadre has won her first national tournament in France, Nigeria Tennis Live has gathered. The Florida International University (FIU) student-athlete shared the piece of news with our correspondent during a brief chat. After narrowly missing out on qualifying…
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…
