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ITF world Tennis Tour: Nigeria’s Abdulsalam out in quarter finals, South African Crowie for semi finals

by Tom Chiahemen
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South African Daniel Crowie, on Friday defeated Muhammad Abdulsalam of Nigeria 6-4, 6-1 to qualify for the singles semi finals in the men’s category at the ongoing J5 World Tennis Championships in Abuja.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the match was played in the second leg of the ITF Tennis world Tour J5 Abuja, which commenced on Wednesday and is expected to end on Sunday at the tennis complex of the Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.

Abdulsalam told NAN that he made a silly mistake and has learnt his lesson and will try to work on it next year.

“Am not that happy about my loss.

“I wish my opponent best of luck as he rides to the semifinals of the tournament,“ he said.

In another male singles category, David Ekpenyong lost to Mukhtar Andu 6-7, 4-6, 2-6.

Chetanna Amadike of Canada flogged Abubakar Yusuf 7-5, 6-4.

In the female category doubles, the dou of Nigeria’s Rebecca Ekpenyong and Mary Udoffa lost to Romi Cohen of Isreal and Marylove Edwards 0-6, 1-6.

A total of 45 players from Nigeria (host), Canada, US, Israel, Egypt, Morocco, Ghana and South Africa are participating in the championships.

NAN reports that the J5 ITF World Tennis Tour, which started on Nov. 24 will end on Sunday, Nov. 28. (NAN)

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