Thrills as Zenith Bank Team Tennis tourney begins

The 2026 Zenith Bank Team Tennis Tournament has officially begun at the tennis courts of Ikoyi Club 1938, marking the start of an anticipated competition. The tournament kicked off on Monday with a series of exciting matches that produced notable results, setting the tone for the events to come.

In the group stage, the competition follows a best-of-nine format, ensuring that matches are engaging and allow for comebacks. This format will transition to a best-of-three sets format from the semi-final stage onwards, intensifying the challenge for the remaining competitors.

Players have been organized into distinct banking groups, including Diaspora Banking, Prestige Banking, Scan to Pay, and Zenith Easy Banking, among others. This structure fosters internal competition and camaraderie within the bank's various divisions.

An early highlight of the tournament saw Akeem Mustafa of the Zenith Aspire Group defeat Victor Onyenkpa, the current section chairman, with a score of 6-3 in an entertaining encounter. Other results included Azubuike Okonkwo's victory over Hilary Eledu of Zenith Easy Banking, and Kalada Kienka of Diaspora Banking achieving a dominant 9-0 win against Emeka Azinge of Prestige Banking Red Group.

Victor Onyenkpa expressed his satisfaction with the opening day's proceedings, stating, “I am impressed with the events on the opening day and I am optimistic that the competition will get better in the days ahead.” The tournament continues at Ikoyi Club 1938 as players vie for advancement into the knockout stages.

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I am impressed with the events on the opening day and I am optimistic that the competition will get better in the days ahead.