Ganiyu, Bassey, Holzendorff, Others Get Invites For Zenith Bank Next Gen Masters
Some of Nigeria’s top junior tennis youngsters will treat spectators at the tennis section of the Ikoyi Club 1938 to some high class tennis action when the Zenith Bank Next Generation Masters serves off. Nigeria Tennis Live reliably gathered that…
Nigeria’s Amasiani Ranked No 8 African U-14 Player
13-year-old Chukwudubem Amasiani is now the eighth highest ranked U-14 player in Africa according to a recently released data by the Confederation of African Tennis (CAT). The Nigerian teenage tennis sensation has been one of the best players in his…
Age Cheat: Beyond Falsification Of One’s Identity, Another Societal Decadence
The challenge of athletes playing their actual age, as far as sports is concerned in this part of the world, is a pandemic that has no end in sight. An average 18-year-old athlete in Nigeria is believed to have reduced…
Is Seun Ogunsakin The Gen Z Version Of Abdulmumuni Babalola?
After a near flawless start to his 2024 tennis campaign, Tunisia-based Seun Ogunsakin is fast drawing comparisons to legendary Abdulmumuni Babalola. The Ekiti-born tennis youngster has been nothing short of prolific all year, and was rather emphatic with how he…
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…
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…
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…
Etoro, Okonkwo Reach Fly High As J60 Abuja Enters Semifinal
The first J60 Abuja event has reached the semifinal stage with Nigerian players dominating with impressive wins across board. Etoro Bassey of the GEUF Tennis Academy, Akwa-Ibom State. is leading the charge for her first ever J60 final when she…
J60 Abuja: Ogunsakin, Edwards Storm Into R16 After Big Wins
Seyi Ogunsakin will be among the most excited Nigerian players participating at the ongoing J60 Abuja event in Nigeria’s Federal Capital after today’s matches. Ogunsakin, one of the starlets of the J30 Abuja event which ended over the weekend, made…
NTF Makes History As J60 Abuja Debuts In Nigeria
The tennis section of the National Stadium in Abuja will be buzzing on Wednesday, 12 June, 2024, as Nigeria hosts a J60 Abuja for the very first time. While this is hardly a thing to celebrate as other African countries…
