Godwin Emeh

Godwin Emeh
Country (sports) Nigeria
PlaysRight-handed
Singles
Highest rankingNo. 407 (Feb 23, 1987)
Grand Slam singles results
WimbledonQ1 (1987)
Doubles
Career record0–1
Highest rankingNo. 482 (Feb 1, 1984)
Medal record
All-Africa Games
Silver medal – second place 1987 Nairobi Men's doubles

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]

References

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