Kenya’s tennis sensation Angella Okutoyi is set to make history on November 3, by claiming her victory in singles and doubles at the Angola Ladies Open in Luanda, Angola.
She is scheduled to play Round-of-32 singles match against Russia’s Sofya Lansere at the tournament with her Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) main draw appearance at the inaugural Open WTA 125 tournament.
In the doubles she will compete alongside Burundi’s Sada Nahimana taking on the fourth-seeded duo of Tiphanie Fiquet and Sandra Samir, in their Round-of-16 match.
The Angola Ladies Open, is being staged at Kikuxi Tennis Academy in Luanda from November 2 to 8, and it is set to bring together international players competing for valuable ranking points.
The 22-year-old won her first international game in 2022 making history at Wimbledon, becoming the first Kenyan to win a Grand Slam title after partnering with Dutch player Rose Marie Nijkamp, capturing the girls’ doubles championship at the prestigious tournament.
She has also won the women’s singles gold medal at the 2023 African Games in Accra, Ghana, underlining her status as one of Africa’s leading emerging tennis players.
As she prepares to take to the court in Luanda, expectations are high from her teammates and followers, who are eagerly anticipating her to make a remarkable history and contribute to the country’s sporting legacy.
