Number one seed, Ganiu Mubarak, continued to impress as he defeated Olawale Gbolahan 7-5, 6-4 in the ITF World Tennis Tour Junior J30 Tournament round of 16 clash in at the Lagos Country Club in Ikeja, Lagos State.
Fourth seed, James Benjamin, triumphed over Italy’s Gabriele Mannelli 6-4, 7-6, while seventh seed, David Omozokpia, beat Australia’s Abhik Khatry 6-4, 6-2.
Spain’s Javier Montes overpowered Nigeria’s Gabriel Igbinovia 6-0, 6-2, while Britain’s Oluwajomiloju Aminu edged Segun Monday 6-4, 6-4.
Goodnews Aina defeated Success Godwin 6-2, 6-1, while Khadijat Mohammad claimed a 6-1, 6-0 victory over Omoyinka Ayinla.
Gloria Samuel edged Toluwalashe Agunbiade 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in a thrilling three-set encounter.
The second week of the tournament began on Monday at the Lagos Country Club. Young talents from different countries are competing for top honours in the prestigious ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors J30 tournament.
The week-long event has showcased some of Nigeria’s brightest prospects seeking to gain valuable points and improve their international rankings.
In the boys’ singles, top-seeded players advanced after impressive performances, while the girls’ category also witnessed thrilling and determined contests.
Tournament officials expressed satisfaction with the level of play and sportsmanship displayed so far, praising the discipline of the young athletes.
They said the competition has provided an excellent platform for junior players to develop their skills and gain international exposure.
The tournament continues with more exciting encounters lined up in both singles and doubles events.The finals are scheduled for November 15th, with players expected to gain valuable experience and recognition from their participation.