VEMP National Open Tennis Championship Thrills as Adeleye, Yusuf Emerge Doubles Champions

Posted : 12 July 2025

Daniel Adeleye and Abubakar Yusuf were crowned men’s doubles champions at the ongoing VEMP National Open Tennis Championship, following a hard-fought victory over Canice Abua and Musa Mohammed on Friday. The intense final, held at the National Tennis Centre, Package B of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, ended 6-3, 4-6, 10-8 in favor of Adeleye and Yusuf.

The winning duo started strong by taking the first set 6-3, but their opponents bounced back to win the second set 6-4. The decisive match tiebreak saw both teams go head-to-head, with Adeleye and Yusuf holding their nerve to seal the win at 10-8.

Road to the Title – Adeleye/Yusuf:

Round of 16: Defeated Endurance Ehiegiamusoe/Saidu Sani-Inabo 6-1, 6-2
Quarterfinals: Beat Yahaya Sani-Inabo/Jeremiah Benjamin 6-3, 3-1 (Retired)
Semifinals: Overcame Lucky Danjuma/Mubarak Ganiyu 6-1, 7-6(5)

Road to Final – Abua/Mohammed:

Round of 16: Defeated Terry Akuchu/Charles Uwandu 6-1, 6-1
Quarterfinals: Beat Gbolahon Olawale/Imole Adisa 6-2, 6-1
Semifinals: Edged Mathew Abamu/Emmanuel Michael 7-5, 2-6, 10-5

Speaking after the match, Adeleye, who hails from Ekiti State, expressed joy at the victory. “I congratulate myself and my partner for this strong performance. We executed our game plan perfectly. I wasn’t even able to train before coming due to illness, so this win means a lot. Now, I’ll focus on the singles final tomorrow and hope to lift another trophy.”

In the women’s singles category, Khadijat Mohammed continued her impressive form with a 6-0, 6-3 victory over Mary Udofa in the semifinals, booking a place in the final against Etoro Bassey.

Khadijat Mohammed’s Path to the Final:

Round of 32: Defeated Jesutoyosi Adeusi 6-2, 6-3
Round of 16: Beat Loveth Ogah 6-2, 6-2
Quarterfinals: Overcame Success Ogunjobi 6-4, 6-3
Semifinals: Defeated Mary Udofa 6-0, 6-3

Mohammed has displayed consistency, grit, and composure throughout the tournament, and her final clash with Bassey is expected to be a thrilling contest.

Men’s Singles Final Set:
Daniel Adeleye also advanced to the men’s singles final after rallying from a set down to beat Canice Abua 2-6, 7-5, 6-1 in the semifinals.

Adeleye’s Route to the Final:

Basit Ajao 6-1, 6-4
Joseph Jimoh 6-3, 6-3
Mubarak Ganiyu 6-2, 6-1
Canice Abua 2-6, 7-5, 6-1

Other Finalist – Lucky Danjuma:

Oche Adehi 6-3, 6-4
Paul Egena 3-6, 7-5, 6-3
Mevi Irimiya 6-2, 2-1 (Retired)
Uche Oparaji 7-6(5), 6-2

The VEMP National Open Tennis Championship, organized by the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF) and sponsored by its president, Ifedayo Akindoju, kicked off on July 4 and will conclude on July 12. The tournament, which features 192 players across men’s and women’s singles and doubles categories, continues to serve as a crucial platform for identifying and nurturing tennis talent in Nigeria.

VEMP National Open Tennis Championship Thrills as Adeleye, Yusuf Emerge Doubles Champions

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