Nigeria’s tennis calendar is set for a major boost in Abuja next month, with the National Stadium scheduled to welcome two national events back-to-back.
Key takeaways
- The National Stadium in Abuja will host two major national tennis tournaments in succession.
- The CBN National Tennis Championships run from June 12 to June 20.
- The DavNotch National Open is scheduled immediately after, from June 20 to June 27.
- Organisers expect a mix of established national players and emerging young talents to compete.
- Plans aim to expand grassroots tennis development and keep more regular competitions on the national schedule.
- Entry lists, seedings, and matchday fan arrangements are expected to be published before the events begin.
Two tournaments, one continuous stretch of competition
Competition is set to begin with the CBN National Tennis Championships, scheduled to take place from June 12 through June 20. Just as that event concludes, the DavNotch National Open will take over, running from June 20 to June 27.
With the dates arranged as a near uninterrupted run, organisers believe the extended window will draw significant interest from across the country, offering both experienced players and promising younger competitors a chance to test themselves on a prominent national platform.
Development goals and what comes next
Beyond the on-court action, the championships are positioned as part of wider efforts to strengthen grassroots tennis and ensure a steady rhythm of events within the Nigerian tennis calendar. Stakeholders have welcomed the initiative, viewing it as a positive move toward accelerating player development and raising the profile of the sport nationwide.
Additional tournament information is expected to follow as anticipation grows. Details on how to enter, player seedings, and arrangements for fans should be released ahead of the two competitions.
