Marylove Edwards, female singles title winner at the 44th CBN Senior National Tennis Open Tournament, says the performance of Aanu Aiyegbusi in the final match on Saturday really amazed her.
Edwards defeated number three seed Aiyegbusi 6-3 6-4 to emerge winner in the final match of their event which took place at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.
The tournament’s top seed told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja she was quite amazed at the level of Aiyegbusi’s performance.
She added that she never expected her to play the way she did. “Unbelievable! Look at the way she played. I guess you really don’t know what to expect from her, but it was a really good match befitting of any final.“
I mean, I really didn’t expect her to play this good and it is a big lesson that one should never underrate any player, no matter who you are up against,” Edwards said.
Edwards had battled past long-time rival Oyinlomo Quadri earlier in the semi-finals, also played on Saturday.
She had to bounce back from a set down to beat the tournament’s number three seed 1-6 6-2 6-4 at the end of an energy-sapping encounter.
“I played against her (Quadri) in the semi-finals of the DavNotch Open last week and narrowly lost to her in the final set.“
But I was determined to put things right this time around and I am glad everything worked in my favour.
“It was a battle no doubt and a good fight for her and myself. She is indeed an amazing player and I respect her a lot,” Edwards said about her semi-final victory.
She however did not fail to express her appreciation of all the support she has been receiving from her family.
“I give all the glory to God and I want to specially thank my dad for the hardwork he puts in, always training me, as well as my mum for her constant prayers,” Edward said.
NAN reports that the 2022 edition of the CBN senior tennis tourney which began on Monday at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium ended on Saturday. (NAN)
