Wimbledon Championship: Tennis sensation, Oluwaseun Ogunsakin Becomes First Nigerian To Earn Wildcard To Participate In Junior Events

Posted on April 3, 2023

Ogunsakin will also be the first Nigerian to feature at any level of any Grand Slam with the exception of wheelchair events since Toni Mmoh did in 1987 (36 years ago).

 

The youngster qualified for the 2023 Wimbledon Championships after emerging champion at the African U-14 International Tennis Federation Confederation of African Tennis (ITF/CAT) Junior Championships held in Lome.

 

The homegrown tennis player was born into a tennis family where his father and coach tutored him since age six and he is currently ranked first in Africa U-14 boys category.

 

The 14-year old share a similitude (left handed) with Rafael Nadal and told Latifat Adebayo-Ohio that he idolises the tennis legend and wish to meet him someday.

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