LOC Calls On Nigerians To Watch Tennis Action

The Local Organising Committe, LOC, of the Governor's Cup Lagos Tennis Championship, has called on Nigerians to come out and watch exciting tennis action in the ongoing ITF tournament at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, Onikan.

The first leg of the tournament sponsored enters its Main Draws on Monday with tennis stars across the world and some top Nigerian players fighting for honour and the prize money of $15,000 for the men's category and $25,000 for the women's event.

Tournament Director of the competition, Prince 'Wale Oladunjoye said that Nigerians and most especially Lagos should come out in their numbers to the venue to watch the daily action.

"The 11th edition of the Governor's Cup is going. It's free and the LOC has put in place good organisation for tennis lovers to enjoy themselves throughout the two weeks tourney. The championship has been a veritable platform for the world emerging stars to showcase their talent and this year is promising to produce fireworks judging from the calibre of stars playing in the competition.

"Nigerians should come out to watch exciting tennis action moreso that it's free because elsewhere they are to pay. This is happening at our backyard. Nigerians should come to the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, Onikan to watch mordern tennis free."

The competition is sposnored by Etisalat, FCMB and other co sponsors like Julius Berger, Naston Eng. Ltd, CCECC Nig Ltd, Seg-Mahsen Nig Ltd, HFP Eng. Ltd and a lot of individuals.