The first edition of the ProvidusBank Tennis Grand Slam Event starts on Friday at the tennis section of the Ikoyi Club 1938.
The tournament being sponsored by ProvidusBank will run between October 19 and 28 at the elite club.
Already the organisers are putting finish touches to preparation as members are set to compete for honours in six different categories in the competition.
The categories are Men’s Singles A; Men Singles B ; Veterans Singles for 60 years and above ; Super Veterans Singles for 70 years and above ; Ladies Singles and the Team Event.
Chairman Tennis Section Akeem Mustafa, who is expected to compete in the Men’s Single A cadre said he was eagerly awaiting the start of proceedings.
Mustafa also showered praises on the sponsors ProvidusBank for bringing the event to the club.
Former international football star, Chief Segun Odegbami is among those expected in the veterans’ category just as Innocent Ihebuzor will feature in the Super Veterans cadre.
Credit: thenationonlineng.net
