Da Silva, Faniru, Ogunsanya emerge winners at Zenith Bank tennis tourney

The 9th edition of the Zenith Bank Grand Slam Tennis tournament came to a close over the weekend at the Ikoyi Club 1938 in Lagos with winners in various categories of the event.

In the final of Men’s Singles A, Destiny Da Silva defeated Emelie Okika 6/2, 6/3 while Men’s Singles B final saw Ayotunde Faniru getting the better of Lanre Odiahi in straight sets of 6/3, 6/3.

The Tennis section Lady Captain, Wemimo Ogunsanya, was involved in a final match that stole the show on the final day of the event.

Ogunsanya was dragged to the limit by her opponent in the Ladies Singles final. She came back from one set down to defeat Maryann Chuks 5/7, 7/5, 10-7 in a keenly contested encounter.

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In the Men’s Veterans Singles, Godwin Kienka retained his crown in grand style as he defeated Edet Akpaso 6/2, 2/0 (Scratch).

Kenka said consistency and hard work has kept him at the top over the years.

“I work hard, I train on a daily basis not just waiting for a competition but the joy of events like this is the fun we share as club members for recreation and overall fitness,” Kienka said.

In the Super Veterans Final, Innocent Ihebuzor defeated Walter Jibunoh in straight sets of 6/2, 6/2.