Itoro Bassey Battles Back to Clinch 2026 CBN Open Women’s Singles Crown
Oru Leonard
Abuja – Itoro Bassey delivered a remarkable comeback performance to win the women’s singles title at the 2026 CBN Open Tennis Championship, defeating Success Ogunjobi 3-6, 6-0, 6-3 in a thrilling final at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium Tennis Centre in Abuja.
The fifth seed showcased resilience and determination before a packed crowd, recovering from a first-set loss to dominate the second set and maintain her composure in the decisive third set to secure one of the biggest victories of her young career.
The triumph marks a significant milestone for Bassey, who is only in her second year on the senior circuit and is rapidly emerging as one of Nigeria’s brightest tennis prospects.
Speaking after lifting the trophy, Bassey praised her opponent for providing a
