National Tournaments Update: DavNotch, Vemp Open In; CBN OUT!
Nigeria Tennis Live can officially confirm that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Senior Tennis Open will not hold this year. The CBN Senior Open which has been consistently held for 45 previous times, has been confirmed to be on…
Tennis Tournaments To Look Out For Between February And June 2024
As at February 2024, Nigerian players had yet to play any national tournaments, but all that may soon change following recent plans by the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF). Traditionally, the players are almost guaranteed four national tournaments every year –…
VEMP OPEN: Battle In Abuja As Ekpenyong Ambushes Abayomi
There will be a lot of battle at the semis of the ongoing VEMP Open National Tennis Championship in Abuja as some of Nigeria’s young players go neck to neck. In the Men’s final, David Ekpenyong, Nigeria’s highest ranked junior…
How Marylove Became Nigeria’s No 1 (FULL RANKINGS)
Buzzing tennis sensation and youngster, Marylove Edwards, has risen to become Nigeria’s number one female tennis player in the recently released rankings by the Nigeria Tennis Federation, Nigeria Tennis Live can confirm. Marylove defeated Aanu Aiyegbusi to win her first…
In Europe, They Don’t ‘Slice’ The Ball – Abayomi Philips
His first trip to Europe was one of those experiences one would rather forget to remember, but Abayomi Philips has surely learnt his lessons from that encounter. Once touted as the next big thing in Nigerian tennis, the 19-year-old did…
NTF Announces Postponement Of VEMP Open Tournament
Engr. Ifedayo Akindoju, the President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), has confirmed the postponement of the 3rd VEMP National Senior Open Tennis Championship. The competition initially scheduled for 23 September to 2 October, 2021, has now been rescheduled following…
After CBN Open, NTF President Gives Update On Other Tourneys
Engr. Ifedayo Akindoju, the President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF) has given an important update on other national tournaments expected to hold before the year ends. Due to the pandemic and series of lockdown occasioned by the same, it…
Can Joseph Imeh Finally Win The CBN Open This Year?
For the past five years or more, one of the most prominent names in Nigerian tennis is Joseph Imeh. He has been one of the most outstanding players in the country. In 2017, he played in the finals of the…
NTF Assures Nigerian Tennis Players Of Two New National Tournaments In 2020
Engr. Ifedayo Akindoju, the President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), has assured Nigerian tennis players that the federation is planning two additional tournaments to the tennis season. The NTF President who made this confirmation during a brief phone discussion…
Four National Records Quadre Set After Winning The Nigerian Slam
Nigerian tennis observers are grinning from mouth to mouth following the recent mind blowing performances of junior tennis sensation, Oyinlomo Quadre. Her ruthless display on court has led to her winning four consecutive national tournaments in a year where she’s…
