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6th Davnotch National Tennis Championship Serves Off in Abuja

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  • The 6th Davnotch National Tennis Championship has begun in Abuja, Nigeria, with preliminary matches underway.
  • The week-long tournament is scheduled to conclude on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
  • The event features enhanced prize money and welfare packages for participants and spectators, with Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei serving as both sponsor and president of the Nigeria Tennis Federation.

The 6th Davnotch National Tennis Championship commenced yesterday with preliminary matches at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, Nigeria. This annual event, now in its sixth year, is a significant fixture in the Nigerian tennis calendar, scheduled to run for a full week and conclude on Saturday, June 27, 2026.

Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei plays a dual role in this year's championship, acting as both the Chairman of Davnotch Nig Ltd, the tournament's sponsor, and the current president of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF). Under his leadership as NTF President, Nigeria achieved a notable milestone by qualifying for the second round of the Davis Cup for the first time since 1989.

An official from Davnotch Nig Ltd confirmed that organizers are aiming for this edition to be the best-organized yet. The tournament promises "spectacular novelties," with a particular focus on enhanced prize money and improved welfare packages designed to benefit players, officials, and spectators alike. The commitment underscores Davnotch's continued support for the tennis community in Nigeria.

This edition promises a lot of spectacular novelties, especially enhanced prize money and welfare packages for players, officials and spectators alike.

โ€” An official of Davnotch Nig LtdDescribing the enhancements for the 6th Davnotch National Tennis Championship.
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