{
  "id": 19736259,
  "title": "Wheelchair Tennis, Veterans Headline Da-Silva Open Kicking off Today",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/wheelchair-tennis-veterans-headline-da-silva-open-kicking-off-today",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-13T01:05:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/11/13/wheelchair-tennis-veterans-headline-da-silva-open-kicking-off-today/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Destiny Ford Da-Silva Tennis Open Championship is set to commence today at the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos. Organized by the Destiny Ford Da-Silva Foundation, the event promises a thrilling nine-day competition boasting a total prize fund of ₦30 million. Participants will compete across various categories, including men and women's singles and doubles, wheelchair singles and doubles, and men's veterans singles.\n\nThe initiative aims to promote inclusivity within the sport and provide ample opportunities for players with diverse abilities and experiences. The wheelchair tennis and veterans' tennis categories are particularly crucial in this regard. Former Nigerian No. 1 and Davis Cup star, Destiny Ford Da-Silva, expressed her belief that such championships are vital for fostering a competitive atmosphere where all players can showcase their talents.\n\nThe men's and women's singles champions will each walk away with ₦1.5 million, while the remaining prize money will be distributed across the other categories. To support all main-draw players, the organisers have introduced a ₦30,000 subsidy to alleviate the financial burden of participating in the championship. Qualifying matches are set to begin today, while the main draw is scheduled to kick off on Monday, November 16.\n\nPlayers are expected to register through their respective state tennis associations. Organizers are optimistic that the competition will encourage wider participation, accelerate the growth of wheelchair tennis and veterans' tennis, and bolster Nigeria's domestic tennis infrastructure.",
  "summary": "All eyes will be on wheelchair tennis players and seasoned veterans as the Destiny Ford Da-Silva Tennis Open Championship kicks off today at the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos. The",
  "key_points": [
    "Destiny Ford Da-Silva Foundation organizes nine-day Da-Silva Open Championship",
    "Wheelchair and veterans tennis categories highlight inclusivity",
    "₦30 million prize fund and ₦30,000 subsidy support participants"
  ],
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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."
}