NOA picks Abdullahi as global representative/ ambassador, co-chair banquet ceremony
The Nigeria Olympians Association (NOA) has chosen former international tennis star, Prof. Sadiq Abdullahi as the co-chairman and ambassador at its forum and banquet ceremony billed for June 24 at the NAF Conference Centre and Suites, Abuja.
According to...
Top tennis stars arrive Abuja for DavNotch Senior Championship
Photo: PIXABAYNo fewer than 50 players have registered for the maiden DavNotch Senior Tennis Championship scheduled to hold from May 12 to 22 at the Tennis Complex of the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF) President,...
A tough draw for players in Rome
The Italian Open commenced with tough draws for men and women. The first round matches paired many players in the top 32 among men, as well as the ladies.
Japan’s Kei Nishikori squared off with host country star,...
Serena steps into Roman arena after three months away
Serena Williams of the US speaks after victory against Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka during their women’s singles match on day seven of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on February 14, 2021. (Photo by David Gray / AFP)...
Sabalenka shocks world number one Barty to win Madrid Open
Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka celebrates beating Australia’s Ashleigh Barty during their 2021 WTA Tour Madrid Open tennis tournament singles final match at the Caja Magica in Madrid on May 8, 2021. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP)Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka...
Nadal defeats Popyrin, Garin upsets Medvedev at Madrid Open
Spain’s Rafael Nadal eyes the ball during his 2021 ATP Tour Madrid Open tennis tournament singles match against Australia’s Alexei Popyrin at the Caja Magica in Madrid on May 6, 2021. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP)Rafael Nadal...
Excited Kaffo demands specific answers from Nigerian Open
Former international, Bose Kaffo, is delighted by the forthcoming Nigerian Open Table Tennis Championship, which, she said, would give home-based players the opportunity to showcase their talents.
The players will battle for honours in 12 categories, including the veterans’...
Osaka dumped out by Muchova in Madrid second round
Naomi Osaka crashed out in the last 32 of the Madrid Open Michael Reaves GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP/FileNaomi Osaka suffered a second-round exit at the Madrid Open on Sunday as the Japanese second seed lost 6-4, 3-6, 6-1...
Tsitsipas to challenge Nadal for final Barcelona
Spain’s Rafael Nadal celebrates beating Spain’s Pablo Carreno Busta during their ATP Barcelona Open tennis tournament singles semi-final match at the Real Club de Tenis in Barcelona on April 24, 2021. (Photo by Josep LAGO / AFP)Rafael Nadal...
NOC congratulates world number one tennis player, Musa Mustapha
The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) congratulates young Table Tennis star, Musa Mustapha, who was recently ranked world number one in the Boys’ U-11 category by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF).
NOC Secretary General, Olabanji Oladapo, in a statement...
