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Accra, Ghana — Zimbabwean sisters Kudzai Erin Patience Chapepa and Kuzivaishe Chapepa won the J60 Accra girls’ doubles title after defeating Israel’s Shira Dvir and Dutch player Pippa Fennis 7-5, 6-2 in the final at the National Tennis Centre in Accra
The European duo held their nerve in the decisive moments to secure a 7-5, 6-3 victory and lift the championship trophy after two hard-fought sets.
The opening set proved to be a battle of consistency and composure, with neither partnership willing to give ground. Fennis and Kolesova eventually found the breakthrough they needed to take the set 7-5.
The champions continued to apply pressure in the second set, while Yakubu and Ogunjobi fought to stay within touching distance. Fennis and Kolesova, however, maintained their rhythm and closed out the contest 6-3.
The victory underlines the growing international character of junior tennis in Accra, where young players from Africa and beyond are competing for valuable experience and ranking points on the ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors circuit.
For Fennis and Kolesova, the final represented a reward for their composure when the pressure was highest. For the Nigerian pair, the run to the final offered another strong showing on the international junior stage.
As the tournament continues to showcase emerging talent, Accra once again provides a platform for the next generation of players seeking to build their careers through international competition.
Final result:
Fennis / Kolesova def. Yakubu / Ogunjobi 7-5, 6-3
Source: Accra Street Journal
Last Updated on September 27, 2026 by Samuel Kwame Boadu
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