Mohammed, Jimoh win Fusion Tennis Clinic/Tournament crowns

Mofifoluwa Atitola (left), Umpire James Ayawo and Roseline Nana before one of the games of the just-concluded Fusion Tennis Clinic/Tournament at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, Onikan… at the weekend.

Khadijat Mohammed and Joseph Jimoh, at the weekend, became champions of the girls and boys’ open categories, respectively, of the fourth Fusion Sports Foundation Tennis Clinic and Tournament held at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, Onikan.

To emerge champion in the girls’ category of the weeklong tournament,

Mohammed defeated Sofia Agbabiaka in straight sets of 6-0, 6-1, while the keenly contested boys’ final went into the decider after Jimoh came back from a set down to beat Daniel Adeleye 0-6, 6-3, 10-8.

Over 200 kids participated in the grassroots talent hunt initiative, which featured participants from ages four to 16, serving as a platform for talented but less privileged kids to showcase their skills and exposure.

Speaking at the end of the event, former national junior champion and Chief Executive Officer, Fusion Sports Foundation, Fuad Quadre, expressed satisfaction with the level of participation and performance of the players.

He said: “I’m very happy with the turn out and we saw some interesting matches and we were able to select some players that we will sponsor through the year. I want to commend the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club for supporting by letting us use the facility and thanks to the kids for showing up in numbers.” 

Quadre explained that the next edition of the tournament would be UTR-rated for the players to get ranking points, adding that he is still seeking stakeholders’ support to enhance the event.

“We are open to partnership, sponsorship and assistance from corporate organisations and well meaning individuals because