The ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors J100 Accra tournament concluded with thrilling doubles finals. In the girls' doubles, top-seeded Milana Kolesova and Alisha Ndukwa emerged victorious, defeating Zimbabwe's Kuzivaishe Chapepa and Kudzai Erin Patience Chapepa 7-6(4), 6-3 in the final. Kolesova and Ndukwa secured their spot in the championship match by beating Pippa Fennis and Jiwon Hwang 7-5, 6-4 in the semi-finals.
The Chapepa sisters from Zimbabwe had a remarkable run, dominating their semi-final match against Sonny Agnamba and Gurleen Kaur Kjaanunja with a 6-0, 6-2 straight-sets win. However, they couldn't match Kolesova and Ndukwa's skill in the final. The girls' doubles event was part of the ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors, which took place from 28 September to 10 October 2026 at the Accra Sports Stadium National Tennis Centre in Ghana.
In the boys' doubles final, top-seeded Mannan Ashok Agarwal and Dev Vipul Patel from India claimed the title. They defeated Om Verma and Zayyan Virani 6-1, 3-6, 10-4 in a closely contested match. Agarwal and Patel had booked their place in the final with a commanding 6-3, 6-2 performance against David Beckles and Ziao Qian in the semi-finals.
The boys' doubles event saw several competitive matches, with Agarwal and Patel showcasing their strength in the deciding match tiebreak to secure the win. Their victory marked a memorable week for the Indian duo, who demonstrated their skills throughout the tournament.
The ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors J100 Accra tournament provided a platform for young tennis players to compete and gain experience. The event featured players from various countries, including Ghana, India, and Zimbabwe. The tournament's success was evident in the high level of competition and sportsmanship displayed by the participants.
Kolesova, Ndukwa, Agarwal, and Patel's victories will likely inspire other young tennis players to work towards achieving similar success. The tournament's conclusion marks the end of a thrilling week of tennis in Accra, with players and spectators alike looking forward to future events.
The J100 Accra tournament is part of the larger ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors circuit, which aims to provide opportunities for young tennis players to develop their skills and compete at an international level. The event's success will contribute to the growth of tennis in Ghana and the surrounding region.
Key points
- Milana Kolesova and Alisha Ndukwa won the girls' doubles title at the ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors J100 Accra.
- Mannan Ashok Agarwal and Dev Vipul Patel took the boys' doubles title at the tournament.
- The ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors J100 Accra took place from 28 September to 10 October 2026 at the Accra Sports Stadium National Tennis Centre.
