WTT Contender Lagos: 10 Women to Watch, Including Nigeria’s Teen Sensations
The women’s singles at the 2026 WTT Contender Lagos kicks off May 19–24 at Sir Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall with a ₦140 million purse on the line. Japan’s Satsuki Odo and Honoka Hashimoto headline a powerful field that also features world-class stars like Egypt’s Dina Meshref, India’s Manika Batra, and Romania’s Elizabeta Samara. Expect aggressive attackers, defensive masters, and veteran talents to battle for the crown. Look out for Japan’s Saki Shibata, Canada’s Mo Zhang, and India’s rising star Yashaswini Ghorpade as they bring speed and flair to the tables. Home interest will center on 15-year-old Favour Ojo and 17-year-old Khadijat Okanlawon. Can they harness the Lagos crowd to pull off major upsets against the global elite?
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