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Ghana Tennis Federation

Also known as: GTF

Ghana Tennis Federation — national governing body overseeing junior and professional tennis, wheelchair tennis development, and Davis/Billie Jean King Cup participation.

2026-05-062026-10-28
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  1. May 2026

  2. Joy Online

    Old Tafo MP, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has warned that the financial difficulties facing the Ghana Tennis Federation could also affect preparations for the upcoming ITF Masters event scheduled to take place in Ghana in August. …

    Funding challenges threaten Ghana’s hosting of ITF Masters event – Vincent Assafuah

  3. Joy Online

    The Ghana Tennis Federation (GTF) has issued an urgent appeal for support as the country faces possible demotion from two of the sport’s most prestigious international competitions, the Davis Cup and the Billie Jean King Cup, due to a severe funding shortfall. …

    Tennis: Ghana faces demotion from Davis Cup and Billie Jean Cup over funding crisis
Sport

Ghana Tennis Federation praises wheelchair tennis growth, seeks LA2028 support

The News

The Ghana Tennis Federation commended wheelchair tennis players at the Ga Mantse Tennis Tournament, where Bernard Yawson won the men's title and Stacy Konadu Mensah won the women's title. The Federation called for corporate and institutional sponsorship to enable Ghanaian wheelchair tennis players to compete internationally and qualify for the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.

27 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Yesterday

  1. Ghana Tennis Federation praises wheelchair tennis growth, seeks LA2028 support

    The Ghana Tennis Federation commended wheelchair tennis players at the Ga Mantse Tennis Tournament, where Bernard Yawson won the men's title and Stacy Konadu Mensah won the women's title. The Federation called for corporate and institutional sponsorship to enable Ghanaian wheelchair tennis players to compete internationally and qualify for the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.

    27 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Sunday 25 October

  1. Ghana Tennis Federation celebrates wheelchair tournament participants

    The Ghana Tennis Federation congratulated wheelchair tennis players and officials for their participation in the Ga Mantse Tennis Tournament, where Bernard Yawson won the men's division and Stacy Konadu Mensah won the women's division. The Federation highlighted the tournament's role in developing para sport in Ghana by providing athletes with competition, visibility, and progress assessment opportunities.

    25 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 10 October

  1. Patel wins J100 Accra boys' singles title over Verma

    Dev Vipul Patel defeated compatriot Om Verma 6–3, 0–6, 6–4 in the boys' singles final of the ITF World Tour J100 Accra tournament at Accra Sports Stadium National Tennis Centre on October 10.

    10 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. American Wright defends ITF J100 Accra Girls' Singles title

    Third-seeded American Sydney Wright won the ITF J100 Accra Girls' Singles title for the second consecutive year, defeating Zimbabwe's Kuzivaishe Chappa 6-2, 6-0 in the final on October 10.

    10 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 4 October

  1. American Sydney Wright wins J100 Accra junior tennis title

    Third seed Sydney Wright defeated Poland's top-seeded Alisha Ndukwu 6-3, 4-6, 7-6(4) in the girls' singles final of the ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors J100 Accra at the Accra Sports Stadium National Tennis Centre on October 3.

    4 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. India's Om Verma wins J100 Accra boys' tennis title

    India's sixth-seeded Om Verma defeated David Beckles 6-3, 6-3 in the boys' singles final at the ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors J100 Accra on Saturday to claim the title, denying the American a back-to-back crown.

    4 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 26 September

  1. Huan and Mateo win J60 doubles title in Accra

    Huan and Mateo won the boys' doubles title at the ITF World Tennis Tour Junior J60 tournament in Accra, while Fennis and Kolesova claimed the girls' doubles title after defeating Nigeria's Yakubu and Ogunjobi 7-5, 6-3.

    26 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Dutch teenager Fennis wins second consecutive ITF J60 title

    Dutch teenager Peppa Fennis won her second consecutive ITF J60 girls' singles title at the Accra Sports Stadium National Tennis Centre, defeating South Korea's Jiwon Hwang 6-3, 6-1 in the final.

    26 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. American teenager wins second J60 Accra tennis title

    David Beckles defeated France's Antoine Baudot 1-6 6-3 6-3 to claim his second J60 Accra boys' singles title at the National Tennis Centre. The tournament brought together local and international junior players and was organised by the Tennis Foundation Ghana and Ghana Tennis Federation.

    26 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 14 September

  1. ITF junior tennis J60 tournament stage begins in Accra

    The third week of the ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors tournament begins in Accra, with the J60 stage running from 14 to 26 September at the National Tennis Centre. The J30 finals concluded the previous week, with Nigeria's Goodnews Eyinjuoluwa Aina winning the girls' singles title and China's Ruoyu Hua winning the boys' singles.

    14 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Hill Tennis Club honors Professor Bannerman Richter

    Hill Tennis Club and Ghana Tennis Federation celebrated Professor Bannerman Richter at the 2026 Fetu Afahyɛ Festival Tennis Tournament, recognizing him as Ghana's oldest active tennis player at 94 years old and awarding him a Lifetime Award for his decades of loyalty and mentorship to the sport.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 3 September

  1. Ace National Junior Tennis Camp concludes in Accra with 60 players

    The Ace National Junior Tennis Camp 2026, held at the Accra Lawn Tennis Club from July to August, brought together 60 young players for five weeks of high-performance coaching, physical conditioning, and player welfare, with a Junior National League planned to begin in October 2026.

    3 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 23 July

  1. Ga Mantse launches inaugural tennis championship for August 2026

    King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II unveiled the Ga Mantse Tennis Open at the Ga Mantse Palace, a premier sporting event scheduled for August 2026 that will feature Ghana's professional male and female tennis athletes competing for championship honours and national ranking points. The tournament aims to foster community unity, drive youth development, and promote sports tourism as part of the Homowo Festival celebrations.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 20 July

  1. ECG inaugurates refurbished tennis court at Power Tennis Club

    The Electricity Company of Ghana and the Power Tennis Club have inaugurated a renovated tennis court in Accra to promote sports development and community engagement. The facility, originally built in 1994, was upgraded through contributions from the club's executives, patrons, and donors.

    20 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. ECG reopens renovated Power Tennis Court in Accra

    The Electricity Company of Ghana has officially reopened the renovated Power Tennis Court in Accra, a facility originally constructed in 1994 that has served members of the Power Tennis Club for more than three decades. The reopening was made possible through collaboration between ECG management, the club's executives, donors and supporters.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 13 July

  1. Ghana Diamond Rackets defeat seeded Kenya 3-0 in BJK Cup

    Ghana's national women's tennis team defeated second-seeded Kenya 3-0 in their opening match of the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup Africa Group III on July 13, despite entering the tournament as the lowest-ranked nation. The victory comes after the team and Ghana Tennis Federation overcame significant challenges including inadequate state support and difficulty securing sponsorship.

    13 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 10 July

  1. Ghana's tennis team competes in Botswana for promotion

    Ghana's Diamond Rockets women's tennis team traveled to Botswana to participate in the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup Africa Group III tournament, competing against 10 other African nations with the top two teams earning promotion to Europe/Africa Group II.

    10 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Ghana Davis Cup team heads to Kenya in June 2026

    Ghana will field a six-man team (four players and two coaches) at the 2026 Davis Cup tournament in Nairobi, Kenya (June 15–21) as it seeks to qualify from Group IV to Group III. The squad, led by former Golden Rackets champion Henry Adjei Darko and coach Ayi Dartey, includes players Abraham Asaba, Samuel Antwi, Lameck Bagerbaseh, and Rafael Dowuona.

    9 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Sunday 10 May

  1. Funding crisis threatens Ghana's Davis and Billie Jean King Cup campaigns

    Parliament's Youth and Sports Committee Ranking Member Vincent Ekow Assafuah has warned that inadequate funding for the Ghana Tennis Federation threatens the country's participation in the Davis Cup in Kenya in June and the Billie Jean King Cup in Gaborone, Botswana in July, which he describes as critical opportunities for international exposure and athlete development.

    10 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Assafuah urges government to fund Ghana Tennis Federation immediately

    The Ranking Member on Parliament's Youth and Sports Committee has called for urgent government intervention to support the Ghana Tennis Federation with financial assistance for international tournament participation. He warned that without quick support, Ghana risks missing important competitions that provide critical exposure and development for athletes.

    10 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Ghana's funding crisis threatens August ITF Masters tennis event

    Old Tafo MP Vincent Assafuah has warned that financial difficulties facing the Ghana Tennis Federation threaten preparations for the ITF Masters tournament scheduled for August in Ghana. He called for urgent collaboration between government, corporate Ghana, and sports stakeholders to secure the event, which he said could enhance Ghana's international sporting reputation and create economic and tourism opportunities.

    10 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Ghana Tennis Federation faces demotion due to funding shortfall

    The Ghana Tennis Federation has appealed for support as the country risks demotion from the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup over a severe funding shortfall. The GTF cited increased competition for sponsorship funds due to Ghana's FIFA World Cup 2026 involvement and a 50 percent cut to its ITF participation grant after a major sponsorship agreement was withdrawn.

    6 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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