Ekpenyong, Adeleye Battle For First-Ever All-Nigeria J100 Final
Nigeria’s David Ekpenyong and his doubles partner, Daniel Adeleye, are in the semis of the ongoing J100 Accra event in Ghana. The Nigerian players will be hoping to both defeat their opponents to set up an all-Nigeria finale for the…
How Serena Williams Inspires Me – 8-Year-Old Timilehin Ogunoiki
Timilehin Ogunoiki and his mum were having a chit-chat when Nigeria Tennis Live spotted him. His innocent face gave him away as one who may have just launched his tennis career. Our correspondent awkwardly interrupted their conversation by asking if…
Lagos Schools’ Tennis Championship: This Is The Beginning Of Something Special – Sponsors
Nearly 200 students from schools within and outside Lagos State are participating in the ongoing Lagos Schools’ Tennis Championship event holding inside the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, Onikan, Lagos. Tournament Coordinator, Sunday Igbinovia, informed that a total of 152 players…
EXCLUSIVE: About Six Nigerian Youngsters Set For US College Switch
Nigeria Tennis Live has gathered that about six junior tennis players from Nigeria will be making a switch to the United States of America for College Tennis. This piece of good news was revealed to our correspondent by Coach Ubale…
EXCLUSIVE: Why We Suspended Lagos Open Tournament – Organizers
During the event to rebrand the erstwhile Governor’s Cup Lagos Tennis Championship to Lagos Open in 2018, the general feeling was that of a huge progress. In fact, the progress was so ‘evident’ that it was being mooted to run…
Who Is Highest ITF-Ranked Female Junior Tennis Player In Nigeria?
From time to time, the response to this question varies, depending on when it pops up. But this is largely based on performance and age at the time. But at this time, as at 17 October, 2023, the highest ranked…
Lagos Schools Tennis Championship: Our Prizes Are Different From The Regular – Organizers
The Allison and Oluremi Ayida Foundation has put together an age-grade tennis competition for students in Lagos State Schools, Nigeria Tennis Live has gathered. In collaboration with the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, the foundation is gathering boys and girls U-10,…
Roseline Nana: Canadian Academy Snaps Up Nigerian Tennis Wonderkid
Nigeria Tennis Live can authoritatively report that Roseline Nana, one of the prospects highlighted by this medium to dominate Nigerian tennis in the next five years, has been snapped up by a Canadian tennis academy. The 9-year-old product of the…
Shehu Lawal: Ojuju’s Last Match Before Bowing Out Of The National Stage
One of the many beautiful attributes of Shehu Lawal, the Nigerian tennis legend, is his beautiful smile on the court, even when he is angry. Okay, so, even though he may not be actually smiling, his face always cuts that…
JUST IN: Nikola Gets Revenge Against Ekpenyong, Wins J100 Accra
Nikola Jovic from Serbia ensured he got his revenge against Nigerian teenage sensation, David Ekpenyong, at the J100 Boys’ final event in Accra, Ghana. The Serbian number two seed at the week-long event in Ghana had lost the final of…
