OGUNSAKIN RECORDS FIRST GRAND SLAM MAIN-DRAW WIN

Nigerian teenage tennis player Seun Ogunsakin has recorded his first Grand Slam main-draw victory after defeating 15th seed Kuan-Shou Chen of Chinese Taipei at the US Open Junior Championships.

Ogunsakin fought back from losing the opening set to win the three-set encounter 5-7, 6-3, 7-5, securing an impressive victory against the seeded opponent.

The win marks a significant milestone in the young Nigerian’s developing career and comes after he qualified for the US Open junior main draw.

Ogunsakin has enjoyed a notable year on the international junior circuit, having also competed at the Wimbledon Junior Championships, where he made history as one of Nigeria’s representatives in the singles event.

His latest victory further highlights his growing presence on the international tennis scene and strengthens hopes for his continued development.

The Nigerian youngster will now turn his attention to the next round of the US Open Junior Championships as he seeks to extend his run at the tournament.

His progress has attracted attention from tennis followers in Nigeria, who are hoping the emerging star can build on his recent performances and become a major figure in Nigerian tennis.