One of the major changes this year is the introduction of a round-robin format. Players have been divided into eight groups of four, with each group winner advancing to the single-elimination quarterfinals. This format guarantees every player a minimum of three matches, providing valuable competitive experience and more opportunities for young athletes to develop.
The Tennis Foundation Ghana (TFG) / World Tennis Tour Juniors series has officially kicked off at the newly resurfaced National Tennis Centre inside the Accra Sports Stadium, running from 31st August to 10th October 2026. This six-week international junior circuit brings together top rising talent from Ghana, West Africa, and across the globe. Sanctioned by World Tennis and the Ghana Tennis Federation, the tournament offers a premier platform for young athletes to gain international ranking points and advance their athletic careers.
In a major structural update this year, the tournament has introduced a round-robin main draw format featuring eight groups of four, with group winners advancing to the single-elimination quarterfinals. This change guarantees every player a minimum of three competitive matches, maximizing court time and player development. The event also features resurfaced courts and professional officiating by certified chair umpires from the Tennis Umpires Association of Ghana starting right from the first round
Spectators attending daily matches between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM will witness exceptional junior tennis, including 15-year-old prospect Denzel Darkey—son of former Ghana No. 1 Gunther Darkey—who is already turning heads with his impressive court craft and composure.
The competition proceeds in three consecutive two-week blocks: the ITF J30 (31st August – 12th September), the ITF J60 (14th September – 26th September), and the ITF J100 (28th September – 10th October).
For four weeks, the Ace National Tennis Camp was ongoing in Accra. 60 select juniors in the 10 & Under and 14 & Under categories were put through drills and various match simulations to prepare them for the future. The camp featured 8 local coaches and 1 guest ATP coach from Romania. Tennis is a sport built on a foundation of precision, discipline, and relentless drive. For young athletes eager to elevate their game, the right developmental environment changes everything. Across Ghana, the intersection of historic sporting venues and visionary program management is creating unprecedented opportunities for junior players.
The future of African tennis took center stage as young athletes showcased remarkable talent, resilience, and sportsmanship. Hosted under the auspices of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and the Confederation of African Tennis (CAT), the 12 & Under African Junior Teams' Competition (AJC) Western Zone qualifiers in Ghana brought together the brightest young prospects from the sub-region.
The impact of Rob and Dea Pulver's visit to Ghana continued beyond Accra as the pair paid a courtesy call on the Tennis Foundation Ghana (TFG) programme in Ntranoa, meeting our young players and resident coach and getting a closer look at the foundation's work in the community and the homegrown stakeholders who make our programme a possibility.
