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Pippa Fennis retains J60 crown in Accra with commanding final victory

Accra, Ghana — Dutch teenager Pippa Fennis has successfully defended her J60 girls' singles title in Accra, defeating South Korea's Jiwon Hwang in straight sets to claim the trophy for a second time.

Fennis produced a composed and dominant performance in the final, overcoming Hwang 6-3, 6-1 to complete another impressive campaign at the ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors event.

The Dutch player controlled the contest from the early stages, combining consistency with aggressive shot-making as she moved through the final without allowing her Korean opponent to establish sustained momentum.

After taking the opening set 6-3, Fennis continued to dictate the match in the second, pulling away to a 6-1 finish and sealing back-to-back J60 girls’ singles titles in Accra.

Her latest triumph further highlights the growing importance of the Accra tournament as a platform for young players seeking international ranking points and valuable competitive experience.

For Fennis, however, the achievement carries a more personal significance: she has now won the J60 girls’ singles title in Accra twice, establishing herself as one of the standout performers at the tournament.

The result also adds another memorable chapter to this year's junior competition in Ghana, where players from different countries have gathered to compete for titles and valuable points on the international junior circuit.

With the trophy secured once again, Fennis leaves Accra with another title and a growing record at a tournament that has become an important stop for emerging tennis talent.