Nicholson Nartey secured his first singles title by winning the maiden edition of The Fine Water Open at the Ghana Tennis Club, Adabraka.
The Vikings' tennis club star, Nicholson, beat home favorite Stanley Nyarko (Adabraka No.1) 6-2, 1-6, 6-3 in an hour and 45 minutes.
Nicholson retrieved an early break in the first set and broke again in the 4th game to secure the opener. Stanley swept through the second after breaking Nicholson four times.
However, in the final set, Nicholson summoned his trademark fighting spirit and with a double break completed the victory with a forehand winner.
Speaking to ghanatennis.org, Nicholson said, “It means a lot. It is a great result. Once I can share with my club members who are here with me. This result makes us feel good, stronger and hungry to work even harder for the next edition."
Tournament organizer: Joseph Nii Armah CEO of JOSARON group of companies said, I am happy the maiden edition went on successfully. This tournament is here to stay. The second edition will be in November 2023. ‘I can assure the tennis fraternity that, the second edition will be bigger than the first’
The Fine Water Open was sponsored by JOSARON Group of companies, Producers of Fine mineral water with support from Edge S&S.
