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Davnotch National Open: Danjuma Advances to Round of 16

Posted : 16 July 2025

Lucky Danjuma has advanced to the Round of 16 at the ongoing Davnotch National Open Tennis Championship, following a determined victory over Mathew Abamu in Abuja.

 

The match, played at the National Tennis Centre, Package B of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, saw Danjuma rally from a set down to win 6-7(8), 6-2, 4-0 (retired). Abamu was forced to withdraw early in the third set due to physical discomfort.

 

Danjuma, who narrowly lost the first set in a tight tiebreak, responded strongly by dominating the second set and taking control early in the third before Abamu retired.

 

With this win, Danjuma is set to face Musa Mohammed in the next round. Mohammed progressed after Endurance Ehigiamusoe retired at 5-1 in their encounter.

 

Reflecting on his victory, Danjuma said he's focused on going all the way this year. “This is my second time playing in this tournament. I lost in the round of 32 the first time,” he noted.

 

He attributed his first-set loss to inconsistent officiating, which impacted his concentration. “The umpire’s inconsistency distracted me, but I chose to stay focused in the second set, and it paid off,” he said.

 

Danjuma also confirmed he would be participating in the doubles category, starting tomorrow, and expressed confidence in his team's potential.

 

Meanwhile, Mathew Abamu acknowledged the need to improve his endurance and fitness. “Once I build these qualities, I believe I’ll perform better and find relief on the court,” he said.

 

Other Results:

Men’s Singles:

  • Mubarak Ganiyu def. Michael Osewa 6-4, 5-7, 1-0 (retired)
  • Abua Canice def. Stephen James 6-2, 6-1
  • Musa Mohammed def. Endurance Ehigiamusoe 5-1 (retired)

 

Women’s Singles (Round of 16 Qualifiers):

  • Blessing Omotayo def. Favour Godwin 6-2, 6-1
  • Loveth Ogah def. Omotayo Osewa-Jatto 6-2, 6-4
  • Timipre Maxwell def. Destiny Tomozayi 6-4, 3-6, 6-4
  • Etoro Bassey def. Abosede Bamidele 6-2, 6-2
  • Success Ogunjobi def. Khadijat Salami 6-1, 6-1

 

Danjuma recently finished as runner-up at the VEMP National Open Tennis Championship, also held in Abuja, on July 12.

 

This year’s Davnotch National Open features over 200 players across men’s and women’s singles and doubles categories. The tournament began on July 12 and will conclude on July 19.

 

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