Tennis: Ojo Onaolapo escapes disqualification by the teeth

Ojo Onaolapowith Segun Toriola trying to explain to the official why he doesn’t have his name on his jersey

A situation arose in the Molade Okoya Thomas indoor sports halls of the Teslism Balogun stadium when Ojo Onaolapo’s men doubles game with Segun Toriola against their Egyptian opponents was suspended.

Ojo was asked to put a name on his jersey which he couldn’t do at first until fans in the sports hall notified the official that an opponent playing Nigeria in another court did not have a name on his jersey.

The duo were playing during the Premier Lotto Tennis Open in Lagos

After some consultations, the Nigeria duo were allowed to continue with Ojo’s name written with a permanent marker.

Ojo Onaolapo speaking to the official

The match was in the third set when it was stopped with the Egyptian opponents leading 6-4 but a sensational comeback sealed a 11-9 win for the Nigeria who won 3-2.