Isaac Nortey

Isaac Nortey
Country (sports) Ghana
ResidenceUnited States
Born (1999-07-08) 8 July 1999 (age 25)
Accra, Ghana
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
PlaysRight-handed, One-Handed Backhand

Isaac Nortey (born in 1999) is a US-based Ghanaian tennis player.[1][2][3] He was one of the highest-ranked junior tennis player in Africa at the age of 15.[4]

Early life and education

Nortey was born in Accra in Ghana. He is studying Human Development and Family Studies.[5] He is based in the United States.[6]

Career

Nortey began his career as a soccer player before switching to tennis at the age of 7. He started playing at the Lakeland's Galindo Tennis. He won six tournaments. He has played in Intercollegiate Tennis Association tournament hosted in Mexico.[4]

In June 2019 Nortey was part of the Ghanaian tennis team to take part in the Davis Cup Group IV in Brazzaville, Congo.[7][8]

Isaac Nortey in Nevada.

Isaac Nortey Tennis Player Profile | ITF (itftennis.com)

References

  1. ^ Nortey, Andrew (22 June 2019). "Tennis: Golden Rackets prepare for Davis Cup". Ghanaian Times. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
  2. ^ "Isaac Nortey | Overview | ATP Tour | Tennis". ATP Tour. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
  3. ^ "Isaac Nortey". www.itftennis.com. 2023. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
  4. ^ a b LEDGER, BRADY FREDERICKSEN THE. "Courting Success: Isaac Nortey of Ghana Appreciates His Opportunities". The Ledger. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
  5. ^ "Isaac Nortey – Men's Tennis". University of Nevada Athletics. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
  6. ^ llc, Online media Ghana. "Ghana Tennis Names Davis Cup Team :: Ghana Olympic Committee". ghanaolympic.org. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
  7. ^ Okine, Sammy Heywood (25 June 2019). "Tennis: Ghana To Take Part In Davis Cup In Congo Brazzaville". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
  8. ^ "Ghana to compete in Davies Cup after years of absence". GhanaWeb. 25 June 2019. Retrieved 2 March 2023.