Godwin Emeh
Godwin Emeh is a Nigerian former professional tennis player.[1][2]
| Country (sports) |  Nigeria | ||||||||
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| Plays | Right-handed | ||||||||
| Singles | |||||||||
| Highest ranking | No. 407 (Feb 23, 1987) | ||||||||
| Grand Slam singles results | |||||||||
| Wimbledon | Q1 (1987) | ||||||||
| Doubles | |||||||||
| Career record | 0–1 | ||||||||
| Highest ranking | No. 482 (Feb 1, 1984) | ||||||||
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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]
References
- Foster, Tom (July 5, 1983). "Service tactics propel Emeh to net crown". Daily Press.
- "Tennis: When Will Nigeria Have Another Odizor?". Independent Nigeria. February 3, 2019.
- Suarez, Leo (May 14, 1982). "Godwin Emeh's edge is heart". The Miami News.
- "Emeh Wins, Eyes Tennis Title". Daily Press. August 24, 1981.
- Foster, Tom (July 22, 1982). "Emeh Captures Clay Court Title After Poor Set". Daily Press.
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