Ogunsakin claims first Grand Slam junior main-draw win
17-year-old Nigerian tennis player Oluwaseun Ogunsakin secured his first main-draw victory at a Grand Slam junior tournament during the US Open. He defeated the 15th seed after successfully navigating the qualifying rounds.
Why it matters
Represents a significant milestone for Nigerian tennis on the international stage.
--> In New York, United States, 17-year-old Nigerian tennis player Oluwaseun Ogunsakin earned the first main-draw victory of his career at a Grand Slam junior tournament. In the first round of the junior US Open, he defeated 15th seed Kuan-Shou Chen of Chinese Taipei, 5:7, 6:3, 7:5.
As Premium Times Nigeria reports , Ogunsakin lost the first set but managed to come back and advance to the second round. Chen was ranked 16th in the world junior rankings.
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