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Former champion Otu, others progress at CBN tennis tourney

By Daily Sports Nigeria on July 22, 2025

Former Nigerian Tennis No. 1 and Central Bank of Nigeria Senior Tennis Champion, Thomas Otu, on Monday defeated Akagha Samuel in two straight sets of 4-1, 4-2; to cruise into the second round of the ongoing 2025 CBN Senior Tennis Championship, which is in its 46th edition.

Playing the first match of the day, Otu never gave his opponent the chance to play his game as he bombarded ceaseless attacks that forced Akagha to commit several unforced errors in the first set.

Though Akagha tried to stage a comeback in the second set, but was stopped by the fireworks from more determined Otu’s racket.

Seeded ninth in the tournament, Otu will today trade strokes with Egena Paul, who defeated Okonkwo Paul 2-1 (4-1, 1-4, 5-3) in the first round.

Meanwhile, tournament top seed, Adeleye Daniel, beat wild card entrant, Mohammed Amir 2-1 ( 4-1, 4-1) to also move into the second round.

In other results, Ajang Sylvanus dispatched Nuhu Orenyang in two straight sets ( 4-0, 4-2 ) just like Otu, while Morakinyo Akinwale stopped Agboola Oluwatobi’s second round ambition by beating him 4-1, 4-5, 4-2.

In the women’s singles category, top seed Khadijat Mohammed stopped the ambition of Adewusi Jesutoyosi who came in from the qualifiers, with a 2-1 defeat of 5-4, 4-5, 4-1 to move on while Endurance Ehigiemusoe in came from a one set down to handed a 2-1 (4-5, 4-1, 4-2)defeat to Irimiami Meri, to book her round of 32 ticket.

Matches continue today at Package ‘B’ of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.

With a total of 308 games on the card, the matches are being abridged because of the rain to give room for more matches.

Source Punch Ng

Posted July 22, 2025