{
  "id": 17033753,
  "title": "Registration opens for 24th Accra Seniors Tennis Championship",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/registration-opens-for-24th-accra-seniors-tennis-championship",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-29T08:19:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/registration-opens-for-24th-accra-seniors-tennis-championship/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Registration has opened for the 24th Accra Senior Open Tennis Tournament, providing professional and amateur players the chance to compete. Organized by the Accra Lawn Tennis Club, the event will be held from November 23 to December 5, 2026. Registration closes on November 20, 2026, with the draw and viewing set for November 21 and 22, respectively. Tournament coordinator Mr. Peter Annan announced entry fees of GH¢150 for singles events and GH¢200 for doubles events. Matches will be played on weekdays between 4pm and 8pm and on weekends from 9am to 6pm. The competition will include various categories such as ladies' singles, men's singles, ladies' doubles, men's doubles, advanced social singles and doubles, and mixed doubles. The ladies' singles event will feature players in age categories up to 39 years, while the men's singles event will have players in 25-34, 35-44, and 55-64 age groups. Ladies' doubles participants will compete in under-40 and 40-and-above categories, while the men's doubles event will include players aged 35-44, 45-54, 55-64, 65-69, and 70 and above. Advanced social singles and doubles are intended for high-level amateur players seeking competitive matches outside professional and semi-professional circuits. The mixed doubles event will offer an opportunity for male and female pairings to compete. The tournament aims to attract players of different ages and skill levels, with spectators expecting to witness thrilling displays of skill, technique, and sportsmanship throughout the competition.",
  "summary": "Registration has opened for the 24th Accra Senior Open Tennis Tournament, offering professional and amateur players an opportunity to participate in the competition. The tournament, organised by the Accra Lawn Tennis Club, is scheduled to take place from Monday, November 23 to Saturday, December 5, 2026. Registration will close on Friday, November 20, 2026, with … The post Registration opens for…",
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        "published": "2026-10-28T21:23:54.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}