The sixth day of action at the ongoing CBN National Tennis Championship 2026 in Abuja, delivered another wave of intense contests across the men’s and women’s singles and doubles events, with seeded players surviving early pressure, while others bowed out in dramatic fashion.
Key Highlights:
- Day 6 delivered fierce contests across singles, doubles, and wheelchair events.
- Ogunjobi Success and Khadijat Mohammed continued their strong runs in the women’s events.
- Sylvanus Ajang, Yusuf Abubakar, and Osewa Micheal were among the key men’s singles winners.
- Men’s doubles featured dominant performances and a dramatic 10–8 championship tiebreak victory.
- Wheelchair competitions gained momentum, with NWAZUZU and Akambi Kazeem recording notable wins.
The championship continues to attract rising talents, seasoned professionals, and para-athletes competing for national honours.
The wheelchair competitions, which officially began on Day 5, also continued to gather momentum on Day 6, adding a compelling para-sport dimension to the tournament’s growing intensity.
The women’s doubles main draw saw several dominant performances, with Ogunjobi Success and Khadijat Mohammed continuing their impressive run, dispatching opponents 6–1, 6–1 in a clinical display that underlined their status as leading title contenders.
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In one of the day’s most competitive encounters, Kwange and Samuel edged past a determined Okechukwu/Samuel pair 7–5, 7–6(6), showcasing the rising competitiveness within the women’s doubles field.
Elsewhere, the duo of Salami and Adeusi Jesutoyosi progressed after overcoming strong resistance in a match defined by long rallies and sharp net exchanges, while Bassey Etoro and partners kept their campaign alive within the seeded bracket.
Other emerging combinations, including Oni/Ohima Precious, also advanced through tightly contested early-round fixtures, reflecting the depth now evident in the women’s doubles draw.
The men’s singles category once again provided one of the most eventful sessions of the day, with straight-set dominance, marathon battles, and several retirements shaping the outcome of key matches.
Sylvanus Ajang delivered a commanding performance, easing past his opponent 6–1, 6–1, while Yusuf Abubakar mirrored that efficiency with an identical scoreline to advance comfortably.
A standout encounter saw Osewa Micheal defeat Ajao Basit 7–6(5), 6–1, recovering strongly after a tight opening set that tested both players’ endurance and shot selection.
However, the physical demands of the tournament began to show, with several matches ending in retirements, including contests involving Egena Paul and Muhammed Abdulsalam, as the packed schedule continued to test player fitness.
Other winners on the day included Danjuma Lucky, Otu Thomas, and Mohammed Amir, who advanced through a combination of disciplined baseline play and timely serving under pressure.
The men’s doubles event continued to highlight the importance of teamwork, with several pairings producing assured performances to move deeper into the draw.
The pairing of Abua Canice and Egena Peter remained one of the standout combinations, demonstrating strong coordination at both net and baseline exchanges.
Ikechukwu Oputa and Mohammed Chima recorded a convincing 6–1, 6–2 victory, while Ibrahim Suleiman and Olawale Gbolahan also impressed with a straight-sets win marked by controlled shot-making.
One of the most dramatic matches of the round saw Dawariye and partner edge a tightly contested encounter 10–8 in a championship tiebreak, one of the closest finishes of the day and a clear highlight of the doubles competition.
The women’s singles main draw continued to produce a balanced mix of expected outcomes and spirited challenges from lower-ranked players.
Top seed Ogunjobi Success maintained her strong form with another composed performance, while Mohammed Khadijat also advanced confidently through her section of the draw.
One of the standout performances came from Suwa Nenrot, who secured a 6–3, 6–4 victory, displaying resilience in key moments and effective point construction under pressure.
Omotayo Blessing progressed after a hard-fought contest that ended in retirement, while Ibrahim Emmanuella and Godwin Favour also advanced in tightly contested matches.
Overall, the women’s singles draw continues to show increasing parity, with qualifiers and unseeded players pushing established names to their limits.
The wheelchair competitions, which officially began on Day Five wednesday, continued to build momentum on Day Six, delivering inspiring performances across both men’s and women’s categories.
In the women’s wheelchair singles, NWAZUZU extended her dominance with a 6–1, 6–2 victory over Christiana Owololagba, reinforcing her position as one of the standout contenders in the draw.
Enwerem Chika also progressed with a solid win, while Ozurumba Vivian and Usman Mary booked their places in the next rounds after composed and disciplined performances.
In the men’s wheelchair singles, Adewale Alex advanced after a bye, while Akambi Kazeem recorded a commanding 6–0, 6–1 victory.
Olawosebikan Rafiu moved forward following a retirement from his opponent, and Bankole Rasag edged a closely fought match 5–3, 4–2, highlighting the competitiveness emerging within the para-tennis draw.
With the championship entering its decisive phase, attention now shifts toward quarter-final qualification across all categories. The intensity is expected to increase further as remaining contenders battle for semi-final places.
As the tournament builds toward its climax in Abuja, Day 7 promises even higher stakes, with players pushing for national recognition and a place in the latter stages of one of Nigeria’s premier tennis competitions.
