Nigeria’s Seun Ogunsakin staged an impressive comeback to reach the semifinals of the J200 Cairo World Tennis Tour Juniors in Egypt, defeating home favourite Omar Kandil in a hard-fought three-set encounter.
The top-seeded Nigerian recovered from losing the opening set to secure a 6-7(11), 6-4, 6-1 victory, demonstrating composure and resilience to advance to the last four.
Ogunsakin, who plays for Aurum Tennis Academy, is part of the GSPDP/WT/CAT team touring Egypt for the junior competition.
The encounter began with a closely contested opening set, which Kandil eventually won in a tense tiebreak. However, Ogunsakin responded strongly in the second set, raising his level to draw the match level.
The Nigerian then took control in the deciding set, dominating proceedings to complete the comeback and end the Egyptian player’s challenge.
The victory keeps Ogunsakin’s title ambitions alive as he prepares for his semifinal assignment, with the youngster seeking to convert his top-seed status into a tournament triumph.
Beyond the singles event, Ogunsakin is also competing in the doubles competition alongside compatriot Ikenna Okonkwo.
The Nigerian pair will aim to make further progress in the doubles draw as the team continues its campaign in Egypt.
Ogunsakin’s latest victory adds to his growing experience on the international junior circuit, providing another opportunity to demonstrate his ability to compete against top-ranked young players.
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