Nigeria’s rising tennis star Success Ogunjobi successfully defended her women’s singles title at the DavNotch Open Tennis Championship in Abuja, while Abubakar Yusuf produced a stunning performance to capture his first-ever senior national crown in the men’s category.
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Representing Aurum Tennis Academy, Ogunjobi showed tremendous resilience and championship mentality to overcome Etoro Bassey in a thrilling three-set final.
The defending champion recovered from losing the opening set to secure a hard-fought 3-6, 7-5, 6-1 victory and retain her title, Sports247 reports.
The triumph marks Ogunjobi’s second senior national title and further cements her status as one of Nigeria’s brightest female tennis prospects.
After dropping the first set, the talented youngster displayed remarkable composure to fight back, edging a tense second set before dominating the decider to complete an impressive comeback.
Sports247 reports that back-to-back triumph at the DavNotch Open underlines her growing consistency and ability to perform under pressure on the national stage.
In the men’s singles final, Abubakar Yusuf emerged as the biggest story of the tournament after defeating Nigerian number one Canice Abua in straight sets to claim his maiden senior national title.
Yusuf, who had never previously reached the final of a national tournament, rose to the occasion with a composed and dominant display, defeating the top seed 6-4, 6-1 to cap a remarkable week in Abuja.
The victory represents a significant breakthrough in the young player’s career, particularly given the stature of his opponent.
Abua entered the final as Nigeria’s top-ranked men’s player and one of the favourites to lift the trophy, but Yusuf produced the performance of his life to secure a memorable victory.
The 2026 edition of the DavNotch Open once again showcased the depth of talent within Nigerian tennis, with both Ogunjobi and Yusuf announcing themselves as major forces in the domestic game.
While Ogunjobi continued her dominance in the women’s category with another title-winning display, Yusuf’s fairytale triumph provided one of the most memorable moments of the championship.
The tournament concluded with two deserving champions lifting the trophies, highlighting the bright future of Nigerian tennis and the emergence of a new generation of stars eager to make their mark on the national and international stage.
