The 2023 Team and Singles Zenith Bank Grand Slam to be hosted by Ikoyi Club 1938 has been scheduled to take place between May 11 and 20.
The annual competition will feature six events namely; Men Singles A, Men Singles B, Ladies Singles, Veteran Singles, Super Veteran Singles and the Team Tournament.
Group managing director of Zenith Bank, Ebenezer Onyeagwu, noted that the competition will further boost bonding and foster better relationships among members, saying it was good to have club members socialize and compete on a regular basis.
He also stated that: “It is also a boost to their physical fitness and we are proud to be part of it,” Onyeagwu said.
According to the captain of the tennis section of the club, Chizoba Onuoha, registration is already ongoing for the tournament
She stated that no less than 80 players are expected to feature in the competition which promises to be highly entertaining and exciting.
“We are getting set for the tournament. Registration is ongoing and we expect a very good event. Our people have been training in the past few weeks for this tournament and we are happy with our sponsors, Zenith Bank, for always standing by us,” Onuoha said.
The tournament starts Thursday next week at the tennis courts of Ikoyi Club 1938.
