CBN Senior Tennis Championship: Otu advances to Second Round in Abuja

Nigeria’s rising tennis star, Blessing Otu, booked her place in the second round of the ongoing 47th Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Senior Tennis Championship after a commanding victory at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
The championship, which began with qualifying rounds on June 12, is taking place at the Package B Tennis Courts of the national stadium.
Competing in the women’s singles Round of 32, Otu overcame Kelvin Bebe-Emmanuella in straight sets, winning 6-1, 6-3 to secure a place in the Round of 16.
Speaking after the match, the 18-year-old, who turns 19 in September, credited her victory to careful preparation and tactical discipline against her left-handed oppon...