Nigerian Goodnews Aina crowned J30 Accra champion as Ghana’s Gwendolyn Duvor Klu retires in final
Nigeria’s Goodnews Eyinjuoluwa Aina has been crowned the J30 Accra Girls’ Singles champion after Ghana’s Gwendolyn Duvor Klu retired during the final.
Ghana's Gwendolyn Duvor Klu withdrew from the J30 Accra Girls' Singles final after being ahead in the match, giving Nigeria's teenager Goodnews Eyinjuoluwa Aina the championship title. Aina was leading 7-5, 0-0 (15-0) when Klu, a local favorite, halted the contest, securing the victory for the Nigerian teen. Klu had progressed through Week 2 of the Tennis Foundation Ghana Open with a strong performance.
She expressed disappointment at not finishing the match but was satisfied with her overall performance in the tournament. "I'm still proud to reach this part of the tournament. Reaching the finals is still a good achievement," Klu stated. Due to health concerns, Klu opted to retire in the final, prioritizing her well-being and avoiding potential injury.
She expects a full recovery and aims to return to competition for future tournaments. The win marks a strong week for Aina in Accra, earning him the J30 Girls' Singles title.
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