Okutoyi to play at Roland Garros
Angela Okutoyi, 18, became the first Kenyan girl to win an Australian Open juniors match and the first to go past the second round at a Grand Slam tournament.
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The Spaniard surpassed the previous men's record of 20 he held jointly with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, the latter of whom was denied entry into the country after having his visa revoked.
Okutoyi sets her sights on more success
There was further joy and much-deserved acknowledgment when Okutoyi dispatched another qualifier, this time Zara Larke of Australia, in round two and equalled the previous best result of a Kenyan junior at a Grand Slam.
Trail blazing Okutoyi bows out of Aussie Open
The 18 year old lost to Lola Radivojevic in sets of 6-2 and 6-3 on Wednesday morning.
Okutoyi advances to second round at Australian Open juniors
Kenya’s top ranked junior booked her spot at the tournament after winning the Africa Junior Tennis Championship (18 and Under) in November 2021.
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The Committee’s campaign which is based around five key themes is aimed at improving gender equality in all areas of the game to ensure tennis is a leading light for sport both on and off the field.
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Raducanu wins US Open women's title
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