It was a day of contrast for Team Amoako Boafo at the ITF J60. Raphael Nii Nortei Dowuona was the standout, dismantling Shimankinaan Dayok 6-0, 6-2 with commanding play that underlined his growing reputation.
His victory set up a crucial semifinal clash against American Simon Halal, where the hopes of Ghana now firmly rest on his shoulders.
Elsewhere, Sonny Atitsogbei struggled to find rhythm against Lucky Danjumah, falling 1-6, 3-6. Kingsley Alormenu, however, delivered one of the most gripping encounters of the tournament, pushing Theo Alexandre Ifejika to the brink before bowing out in a marathon 6-7, 7-6(3), 3-6 battle. Both defeats carried the sting of near-misses but revealed the fighting spirit within Team Boafo’s ranks.
With the finals in sight, all eyes turn to Raphael. Amoako Boafo’s continued investment in Ghanaian tennis has given the nation a new beacon of hope, and Raphael now has the chance to break through the barrier and carry his team’s banner into the championship round.
Story: _By: Nii Otoe Bruce-Tagoe ( 29PhotoStudio)_