Tag: International Tennis Federation
Fashola Applauds Standard Of Governor’s Cup
Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN), has applauded the quality of talents at the just concluded 13th Governor’s…
I Enjoy Nigerian Food –US Based Star
American female tennis player, Idia Amen, has described Nigeria’s local dishes as ‘great’ and ‘quite interesting’. Idia, who was a…
Governor’s Cup Tennis : Last 4 Nigerians Crash Out
The last four Nigerians crashed out on Wednesday in the second round of the men’s category of the ongoing Governor’s…
Easy Draws For Nigerian Players
At least six Nigerian players are expected to qualify for the second round of the second leg of the Governor’s…
Governor’s Cup: Atseye, Mbanu Land In 2nd Round
The trio of Henry Atseye, Sani Adamu and Onyeka Mbanu are the only players carrying Nigeria’s flags in the first…
Tennis: 9 Nigerians to play in Governor’s Cup main draws
Taiwo Adelu At least nine Nigerian players will be in action in the Main Draws of the first leg of…
2012 Governor’s Cup: ITF Gives 27 Sept Entry Deadline
International Tennis Federation, ITF, has given players wishing to compete in the 12th edition of the Governor’s Cup Lagos Tennis…
ITF To Donate Equipment To Nigeria
International Tennis Federation, ITF, instructor, Susan Dyrbus, has revealed that ITF will donate wheelchairs, racquets and balls to the country’s…
ITF Official To Visit Nigeria
In acknowledgement of Nigeria’s growing profile in wheelchair tennis, the International Tennis Federation, ITF, is sending one of its top…
End Of Year Review: Governor’s Cup Keeps 4th Quarter Busy
The fourth quarter of the year 2011 was a busy period for Nigerian players as Governor’s Cup rescued local players…
Why We Sponsor Governor’s Cup —Etisalat
Officials of Etisalat Nigeria have said that the telecommunications company sponsored Governor’s Cup Lagos Tennis Championship to demonstrate their support…
‘Why Nigerian Stars Flopped’
Former coach of the International Tennis Federation, ITF, Junior Champion, Alfred Otu, has expressed displeasure over the poor run of…
Governor’s Cup: ITF Closes Entries 29 September
International Tennis Federation, ITF, has given all players wishing to take part in the 11th edition of the Governor’s Cup…
Golden Penny Clinic Excites Tarmena
Head Coach of the wheelchair tennis, Frank Termena, has expressed delight over the initiative of the Golden Penny Noodles to…
CBN Open, AJC Tourney Light Up 2nd Quarter
Like the first quarter of the 2010, the second quarter of the year was a busy period for Nigerian tennis.…
Governor’s Cup’ll Prepare Me For Aussie Open —Kucova
Slovakia player, Zuzana Kucova, says the 10th Governor’s Cup Lagos Tennis Championship would help her prepare for the 2011 Australian…
‘Rankings’ll Determine Wild Cards For Local Players’
Nigeria Tennis Federation, NTF, has declared that its national rankings will be one of the yardsticks to be used when…
50th Anniversary special: Great Tennis Players Since Independence
Nigeria’s independence in 1960 helped popularise the exciting sport of tennis as more and more Nigerians took interest in the…
Governor’s Cup: ITF Gives 30 Sept Entry Deadline
The International Tennis Federation, ITF, has given the players who will take past in the 10th Governor’s Cup Lagos Tennis…
Players Lament Dearth Of Tourneys
Local players have continued to lament the dearth of championships in Nigeria and they have called on the authorities to…
Gov’s Cup ’ll Be Better Organised
Prince ‘Wale Oladunjoye is the Tournament Director of the Governor’s Cup Lagos Tennis Championship, an annual competition approved by International…