Godwin Emeh Explained

Godwin Emeh
Plays:Right-handed
Highestsinglesranking:No. 407 (Feb 23, 1987)
Wimbledonresult:Q1 (1987)
Doublesrecord:0–1
Highestdoublesranking:No. 482 (Feb 1, 1984)
Medaltemplates-Expand:yes

Godwin Emeh is a Nigerian former professional tennis player.[1] [2]

Emeh, a native of Lagos, didn't take up tennis until the age of 13.[3] He attended Hampton Institute (now Hampton University) in Virginia on a scholarship and earned All-American honors while competing in the NCAA Division II.[4]

On the professional tour, Emeh was a top 500 player in both singles and doubles. He featured in the qualifying draw at the Wimbledon Championships and made the quarter-finals of a Lagos Challenger in 1987.[5]

Notes and References

  1. News: Foster . Tom . Service tactics propel Emeh to net crown . . July 5, 1983.
  2. News: Tennis: When Will Nigeria Have Another Odizor? . . February 3, 2019.
  3. News: Suarez . Leo . Godwin Emeh's edge is heart . . May 14, 1982.
  4. News: Emeh Wins, Eyes Tennis Title . Daily Press . August 24, 1981.
  5. News: Foster . Tom . Emeh Captures Clay Court Title After Poor Set . Daily Press . July 22, 1982.