Rising Young Tennis Stars Dazzle at Tennis Foundation Ghana Open ITF J60

The Tennis Foundation Ghana Open ITF J60, a prominent six-week tennis competition, concluded with thrilling performances from emerging young talents. British sensation Alisha Ndukwu claimed her second singles title of the year with a commanding 6-3, 6-2 victory over Tunisia’s Lamiss Housa. “I feel I’m playing my best tennis and improving with each match,” Ndukwu shared, looking ahead to her next challenge in Senegal.

In the boys’ singles final, Nigeria’s Prosper Ikenna Okonkwo triumphed over fellow Nigerian Daniel Adeleye in a closely contested match, winning 7-6(4), 3-6, 6-3. “It’s always special to play and win against my compatriots,” Okonkwo reflected, adding that he is setting his sights on upcoming ITF tournaments beyond Nigeria.

In the doubles competition, the Tunisian-Zimbabwean team of Lamiss Houas and Sasha Natalie Chimedze captured the girls’ doubles title with a 6-2, 6-2 win over the British pairing of Alisha Ndukwu and Grace Chiwinke. The boys’ doubles title went to Nigerian duo Prosper Okonkwo and Joseph Franklin Jimoh, who defeated Belgium’s Jules Dannevoye and Louis Mouffe 6-3, 6-1.

Supported by Tennis Foundation Ghana, Égalité Sports Bar and Restaurant, and Second Serve Tennis Shop, the tournament showcased top youth talent and offered a crucial platform for young players to compete at an international level.

Written by Kelly Eric Ehor

Published on October 30, 2024