12-year-old Marylove Ranks Fourth In Nigerian Women Singles Tennis

Marylove Edwards in action at the CBN Tennis Tournament in Lagos.

By Oladipupo Mojeed

12-year old Marylove Edwards has made history as she ranked 4th in the latest women singles tennis ranking just released by the Nigerian Tennis Federation (NTF).

Marylove finished first runner up at CBN Tennis Tournament in Lagos.

She achieved the feat following her outstanding performance at the just-concluded Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Senior Championship in Lagos where she finished as first runner-up.

How she started

Marylove, who began her tennis career at the tender age of 4 after being coached by her father, has become the youth star of Nigerian tennis.

Marylove Edwards came second at the CBN Tennis Tournament in Lagos.

According to the ratings dated June 5th, Marylove scored 70 points to trail behind Agugbom Christy, Sarah Adegoke and Blessing Samuel in number 1,2 and 3 positions respectively.

Marylove has been on a steady rise since being managed by top talent agency, Temple Management Company (TMC).

With backing of sponsors, she recently underwent a one-week training at the world-famous IMG Academy in Brandton, Florida where she excelled among other campers from around the world.

“This is a giant leap for me and I hope to use this a motivation to get to the top. The goal is to become the best. I am grateful to have a wonderful team behind me,” Marylove stated.

Koye Sowemimo, Head Of Sports, TMC, said that Marylove is a global champion and brand. He added that the 12-year-old is in top preparation for an African championship holding in the next few weeks in Tunisia.

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