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…
Success Godwin: Coach Kay-Kay’s New Golden Goose
For most people who are familiar with Coach Kayode Savage, what is most peculiar to him is his uncanny ability to unearth new, and extremely unknown talents. From discovering Marylove Edwards, to shining the light on Serena Teluwo and recently…
Nikola Targets Revenge Against Ekpenyong In Accra J100 Final
David Ekpenyong will have to be at his very best when he comes up against the man Nikola Jovic in the final of the ongoing Accra J100 event. The Serbian teenager will have revenge on his mind when he comes…
10 Talented Players Expected To Dominate Nigerian Tennis In 5 Years
Nigeria has never been short of talented tennis players, even though we cannot say the same about tennis administration in the country. Over the years, we have experienced the influx of these super talents into the Nigerian tennis circuit with…
I Travel 4km To Training Ground Everyday So That I Can Be Like Serena Williams – 9-Yr-Old Karina Opuene
Karina Opuene’s unassuming, shy and innocent face can easily pass for one who does not appear tenacious, but they are the exact opposite of the resilience that she possesses. At the 2023 CBN Junior Tennis Open Championship in Lagos, the…
