Godwin_Emeh

Godwin Emeh

Godwin Emeh

Nigerian tennis player

Godwin Emeh is a Nigerian former professional tennis player.[1][2]

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Emeh, a native of Lagos, didn't take up tennis until the age of 13.[3] He attended Hampton Institute (now Hampton University) in Virginia on a scholarship and earned All-American honors while competing in the NCAA Division II.[4]

On the professional tour, Emeh was a top 500 player in both singles and doubles. He featured in the qualifying draw at the Wimbledon Championships and made the quarter-finals of a Lagos Challenger in 1987.[5]

References

  1. [1]
    Foster, Tom (July 5, 1983). "Service tactics propel Emeh to net crown". Daily Press.
  2. [2]
    "Tennis: When Will Nigeria Have Another Odizor?". Independent Nigeria. February 3, 2019.
  3. [3]
    Suarez, Leo (May 14, 1982). "Godwin Emeh's edge is heart". The Miami News.
  4. [4]
    "Emeh Wins, Eyes Tennis Title". Daily Press. August 24, 1981.
  5. [5]
    Foster, Tom (July 22, 1982). "Emeh Captures Clay Court Title After Poor Set". Daily Press.
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