Tennis: Governor’s Cup Ends ‘Morrow

After thirteen days of hostilities, the 11th Governor’s Cup Lagos Tennis Championship will come to an end tomorrow.

The ceremony, which is expected to be graced by Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola, will witness the finals of the Men and Women’s Singles as well as presentation of trophies to winners.

The finals of the doubles’ event will be decided today at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, Onikan, after which preparations to ensure a befitting final ceremony will begin by the Local Organising Committee, LOC of the Etisalat/FCMB sponsored tournament.

Tournament Director, Prince Wale Oladunjoye, told P.M.Sports that Governor Fashola will lead the state’s Executive Council to the venue tomorrow and expected to hit the venue at exactly 2:55pm just in time to watch the final of the Men’s Singles after which he will present the trophies to the winners. The Women’s Singles final will be played by 1:00pm.

“Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Olusegun Ogunlewe will lead the body of Permanent Secretaries to the final. Chief Executives of the sponsors’ companies, Etisalat, FCMB, Julius Berger, CCECC, Stomberg, Plycon, SMC, Globe HFP, LASACO Assurance Plc and NASTON will all be present,” he said.

FCMB also promised to give the first 100 tennis fans to the venue gift packs, while Etisalat and the Local Organising Committee, LOC, will also come with various gift items for the fans during the finals.

—Olusegun Abidoye