By Daily Sports Nigeria on July 23, 2025
Defending champion in the men’s singles of the Central Bank of Nigeria national tennis championship, Daniel Adeleye, on Tuesday handed a 2-0 defeat to Ajang Sylvanus by beating him 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 to book his second round ticket while Kwanje Elisha lost 1-6, 3-6 to upcoming player, Seun Ogunsakin.
Also victorious is Endurance Ehigiemusoe, who triumphed 2-1 over Morakinyo Akinwale, beating him 7-6, 6-1 to advance into the third round.
Joining the third round train is Ibrahim Suleiman who defeated Ezekiel Azi, 6-2, 7-5 and Emmanuel Michael who also beat Akeem Azeez 6-2, 6-0 while former champion, Thomas Out continued his impressive run this year with a 2-1 victory over Akagha Paul whom he defeated 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 in their second round game.
Meanwhile, the men’s and women’s doubles event also started on Tuesday and will continue today.
Source Punch Ng
Posted July 23, 2025
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