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Wimbledon: Nigeria's Ogunsakin Reaches Junior Doubles Quarter-finals After Dominant Win

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  • Nigerian tennis player Oluwaseun Peter Ogunsakin and his partner have reached the Wimbledon Junior Doubles Quarter-finals.
  • The African pair secured a dominant victory in straight sets against their American opponents.
  • Ogunsakin, coached by his father, trains at the Atrum Tennis Academy in Abuja and is beginning his ATP ranking tournaments.

Seventeen-year-old Nigerian tennis sensation Oluwaseun Peter Ogunsakin, alongside his Botswana partner Ntungamili Raguin, has advanced to the Boys' Doubles Quarter-finals at the 2026 Wimbledon Junior Championships. The African duo achieved this milestone with a commanding performance, defeating their American counterparts in straight sets.

The match saw Ogunsakin and Raguin dominate Safir Azam and Vihaan Reddy of the USA, with a final score of 6-1, 6-0. This emphatic victory propels the Nigerian-Botswana partnership further into the prestigious junior tournament, marking a significant achievement in their Wimbledon campaign.

Oluwaseun Peter Ogunsakin, who hails from Ekiti State, receives coaching from his father. He hones his skills at the Atrum Tennis Academy located in Abuja. Ogunsakin is currently embarking on his professional career, having recently begun participating in ATP ranking tournaments, where his current ranking stands at 2000.

Oluwaseun Peter Ogunsakin (Nigeria) / Ntungamili Raguin (Botswana) beat Safir Azam / Vihaan Reddy (USA) 6–1, 6–0

— Match ReportDetailing the score of the decisive match.
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