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ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana's Raphael Nii Nortei Dowuona will face American David Beckles in the boys' singles final of the TFG/ITF World Tennis Junior Tour – J60 Accra after both players secured straight-sets victories in their respective semi-finals.

Dowuona produced a composed performance to overcome Great Britain's Denzell Darkey 7-6(4), 6-2 and book his place in the championship match.

The Ghanaian battled through a competitive opening set, edging Darkey in the tiebreak before taking control in the second set to complete the victory.

The result puts Dowuona one win away from claiming the boys’ singles title on home soil and adds another significant moment to Ghana’s campaign at the Tennis Foundation Ghana Open.

His opponent, David Beckles of the United States, also delivered a strong performance, defeating Ghana’s Kingsley Amenuveve Alormenu 6-1, 6-4.

Beckles established an early advantage in the opening set and maintained his composure in the second to secure a straight-sets victory and a place in the final.

The final will now bring together Dowuona, representing Ghana, and Beckles of the United States, with both juniors aiming to finish the J60 Accra tournament as champion.

The Tennis Foundation Ghana Open is being staged at the National Tennis Centre at the Accra Sports Stadium as part of the ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors circuit, providing young players with an opportunity to gain international ranking points and valuable competitive experience.

By Richard Achore