By John Egbokhan
The curtains came down weekend on the maiden Delta Airline Tennis tournament, with Godwin Kienka, Peter Osagie and Godson Mefo emerging champions in the event held at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, Onikan.

After six days of tennis action at the revamped home of tennis in Nigeria, it all came down to the final matches in the three categories, comprising Open, Veterans and Super Veterans, all eyes were on which players would emerge victorious and walk home with the giant trophies and return air ticket to Atalanta, all courtesy of the sponsors, Delta Airlines.

In the super veterans category, Godson Mefo defeated Kola Omoyele in two sets of 6-4, 6 -3, which earned him a flight ticket to the United States of America.

Next to win a flight ticket to USA was Peter Osagie, who overcame Akande Mutiu in straight sets of 6-2, 6-3. Osagie was the top seed of the Open category, so his victory did not surprise tennis faithful.

Another big winner of the night was Godwin Kienka, who competed in the veterans rank and topped all others to land the winner prize of an air ticket to Atalanta.

Kienka defeated Sikiru Quadre in quick sets of 6-2, 6-2.

All the winners were excited with their package, which the President of the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, Barr. Sam Egbuchunam, said was just the beginning of great things to happen to members of the club as the sponsors have pledged to continue sponsoring the event.

Speaking during the closing ceremony, Egbuchunam said that his administration was determined to ensure that the club actualises the ideals of its founding fathers like Raheem Adejumo and Lord Rumes, all of blessed memory.

Egbuchunam, while appreciating the sponsors for bankrolling the competition, said that  the wind of change blowing in the club was going to usher in new things that will shape the life of tennis players.