Teen Tennis Star Qualifies for US Open Juniors | Nigeria News

Fourteen-year-old Nigerian tennis phenom Oluwaseun Ogunsakin just punched his ticket into the main draw of the 2026 US Open Junior Championships, stunning top-seeded Canadian Felix Roussel in the final qualifying match with a 6-3, 6-4 victory. This marks his third straight Grand Slam appearance — he already made waves at the French Open and Wimbledon, reaching the doubles semi-finals in London. With just six spots available in the singles main draw and 32 players battling for them, Ogunsakin’s grit and talent earned him a spot on one of tennis’ biggest junior stages. The tournament kicks off September 6th and runs through the 12th — watch this rising star shine under the lights of New York. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/69036cbc649cb04a