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Darkey and Frimpong set up J30 Accra boys’ doubles final

Ghana’s Jeff Frimpong and Great Britain’s Denzell Darkey will face top seeds Yarden Shalom Gamlie of Israel and India’s Shivtej Shirfule in the Boys’ Doubles final of the J30 Accra – Tennis Foundation Ghana Open.

Darkey and Frimpong set up J30 Accra boys’ doubles final

The Boys' Doubles final of the J30 Accra – Tennis Foundation Ghana Open will see top seeds Yarden Shalom Gamlie of Israel and India's Shivtej Shirfule take on British-Ghanaian duo Denzel Darkey and Jeff Frimpong. Gamlie and Shirfule secured their spot in the championship match after a grueling semi-final against Ran Berger and Hlumani Kekana.

They triumphed 4-6, 6-3, 15-13, displaying remarkable composure in the tie-break to clinch victory. Meanwhile, Darkey and Frimpong also emerged victorious in their semi-final, overcoming an early 6-0 setback against Australia's Noah Kaneda-Hession and Nigeria's Seyi Ebenezer Ogunsakin. They prevailed 6-4 in the second set and secured a 10-5 win in the deciding tie-break.

The final is poised to be a thrilling contest, as both pairs have showcased their resilience in overcoming adversity during the semi-finals. Gamlie and Shirfule aspire to wrap up their tournament with a win, while Darkey and Frimpong aim to leverage their home-court advantage to claim the J30 Accra Boys' Doubles championship title. The decisive match is scheduled for Sunday at Accra Stadium.

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