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ITF World Tennis Tour: Ikenna wins male singles' category

Posted : 11 June 2024

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Ikenna Okonkwo has won the ITF World Tennis Tour Junior J30 Abuja by defeating Daniel Adeleye 6-2, 6-2 in the final of the male singles on Sunday.


The tennis tour, which started on June 5, ended on Sunday at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.


Okonkwo was resilient, showing character and mental strength to upset his opponent against all odds.


Okonkwo was on the front foot throughout the match as he took a 6-2 lead against his opponent.


He overpowered Adeleye in the second set for a 6-2 win, as the game ended 6-2, 6-2.


In the semi-finals, Adeleye had defeated Ezekiel Azi to reach the final.


He had earlier qualified for the quarter-final stage, where he defeated Aina Henry 6-2, 6-0.


Okonkwo, on the other hand, had defeated Ganiyu Mubarak in the semi-finals. He qualified for the quarter-final by beating Benjamin Jerrimah 1-6, 6-0, 7-5.


Speaking after the final game, Adeleye said that he was glad for his achievements in the tournaments, despite losing in the final.


He said he didn’t create enough chances that could have made him win, and that was why Okonkwo won.


“I congratulate him for putting up such a strong performance. My permutations were not a good calculation today, and I hope to lift the trophy next time around.


“Right now, I will be working on my practice for my next competition, the J60 tournament. I hope to lift the trophy,” he said.


In the female category, Ohunene Yakubu beat Alisha Ndukwu 6-4, 6-4 to clinch the title.


Six countries – Nigeria (host), Ghana, Great Britain, Australia, China, and Benin Republic – participated in the championship.


Trophies and medals were awarded to the winners, including the runner-up and third-place positions.


The Junior ITF event is a flagship tournament to help junior players gain global rankings.

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