Nigeria’s Seun Ogunsakin has recorded a historic milestone at the US Open after securing his first-ever Junior Grand Slam match victory.
The Aurum Tennis Academy player defeated No. 15 seed Kuan-Shou Chen in a thrilling three-set encounter, battling back to win 5-7, 6-3, 7-5.
Seun Ogunsakin at the three Grand Slams so far this year.
– Roland Garros: R2 Qualifying
– Wimbledon: Main Draw
– US Open: R32This is what GROWTH looks like!
Up next: A date with South Africa’s Connor Doig in R32 and Doubles match partnering Botswana’s Ntungamili Raguin 🔜 pic.twitter.com/g8H9cGaRW8
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The victory marks Ogunsakin’s first triumph in the main draw of a Grand Slam event and keeps his US Open dream alive.
The young Nigerian will now look to build on the landmark victory as he continues his campaign in New York.
