The President of Nigeria Tennis Federation, Dayo Akindojo and the Director of Davenotch Nig Ltd at the press briefing in Abuja on Friday
By Ralph Nkra
The second edition of the DavNotch Senior Tennis Championship has kicked off in Abuja on Thursday, as the winners are set to take home the total sum of N9, 280, 000, 00
Addressing the media in Abuja to herald the championship, the President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Dayo Akindoju said this second edition of the Davnotch National Open championship will be an avenue to discover more new tennis talents for the country.
Akindoju noted that the second edition of the championship kicked off on Thursday, saying that the aim and plans of the organizers were to partner with the federation to discover, expose and nurture budding talents.
He stated that this year’s edition would witness improved organization and quality of play in line with international best practices.
“I can assure you that this year’s edition will witness the best of technical and tactical exhibitions, thereby showcasing the improving standard of tennis in Nigeria.
“We have put in place all necessary arrangements to ensure the players, officials, and even spectators have a great competition,” he said.
Meanwhile, in men’s single the winners will go home with N3. 010, 000. 00,
While in the men’s double the winners will pocket home N1, 150, 000. 00.
Also in ladies singles, the winners will go home with N2, 210, 000. 00, while ladies double the winners will also go home with N1, 150, 000. 00
Likewise, in Wheelchair men’s singles, the winners are to go home with N880, 000. 00 and the Wheelchair ladies singles the winners will smile home with N880, 000. 00 respectively.
NTF boss commended the sponsors of the competition for sustaining the sponsorship, stressing that the tourney will help in the grassroots development of the sport while informing that the sponsor was ready to extend the sponsorship to even beyond five years.
Meanwhile, Akindoju thanked the Davnotch Nig Ltd, the sponsor of the ongoing tennis championship at the ‘Package B’, National Tennis Centre of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, for helping in renovating the six tennis courts including the central court.
Core Reporters report that the Championship will run from Thursday 5 to May 14, 2022.
