CBN Open: Abua thrashes Olom, advances to round of 32
Canice Abua was off to a fine start on Monday defeating Charles Olom 4-1, 4-2 in the Men’s singles round of 64 to qualify for the round of 32 of the ongoing 2025 CBN Senior Tennis Open Championship in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the on-going Championship which started on July […]
Canice Abua was off to a fine start on Monday defeating Charles Olom 4-1, 4-2 in the Men’s singles round of 64 to qualify for the round of 32 of the ongoing 2025 CBN Senior Tennis Open Championship in Abuja.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the on-going Championship which started on July 18, is expected to end on July 26 at the National Tennis Centre, Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Package B,Abuja.
Abua who took control of the first set from the onset, winning 4-1 in the opening set, maintained the momentum in the second set, and won 4-2.
Speaking after the match, Abua told NAN that after the delay by rain, he was thrilled to have finally won the first-round match.
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“My opponent was tough, but I managed to dominate the game, playing him left and right. It felt like a training session or warm-up rather than a competitive match.
“I am excited for the doubles event starting today (yesterday), where I will partner with Emmanuel Michael and we are hopeful about lifting the trophy,” he said.
On his part, Olom who hailed from Cross Rivers, said in spite of losing his first game, he gave his all in the short sets of the first round.
“My opponent is a skilled player, and I learned a lot from him. It was our first time facing each other in a competition,” he said. (NAN)