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He added that the organisers plan to improve future editions by increasing prize money and rolling out stronger initiatives designed to support players.<\/p>\n<p>He also pointed to the impact of Davnotch\u2019s continued involvement in Nigerian tennis, highlighting the most notable example as the end of a 37-year drought in which the country failed to reach Davis Cup Group 2.<\/p>\n<p>That breakthrough, Ochei said, came after Nigeria earned a result against Uzbekistan that pushed the nation forward in the Davis Cup competition.<\/p>\n<p>According to Ochei, the achievement was not accidental; it was driven by players who have been developed through earlier editions of the Davnotch National Open Tennis Championship.<\/p>\n<p>Looking ahead, he expressed optimism that the tournament will remain a reliable stage for spotting new talent, nurturing future champions, and helping reposition Nigeria as a major force in tennis across Africa and internationally.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Davnotch Nigeria Limited has reaffirmed its intention to keep backing the Davnotch National Open Tennis Championship, describing the sponsorship as a key part of its wider drive to grow the sport in Nigeria. Key takeaways Davnotch Nigeria Limited pledged to continue its long-term sponsorship of the Davnotch National Open Tennis Championship. 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