The ongoing WTT Contender Lagos 2025 has delivered notable upsets and strong performances across all major events: men’s singles, women’s singles, mixed doubles, women’s doubles, and men’s doubles.
Anders Lind (Denmark), ranked world No. 21, entered as the top seed, with strong competition from Tomislav Pucar (Croatia), Yuta Tanaka (Japan), and emerging local talent such as Amidu Lawal.
Players have advanced through Round of 32 into Round of 16, with top seeds like Anders Lind (DEN, world #21), Tomislav Pucar (CRO), and Yuta Tanaka (JPN) all into the last 16 .
African talents such as Matthew Kuti, Taiwo Mati, and Ajoke Ojomu (competing in mixed and women’s events) remain in contention, pushing through early rounds with strong results.
Women’s Singles
The women’s draw features top seeds including Hina Hayata (JPN, world #11), Honoka Hashimoto (JPN, world #19), Hana Goda (EGY), and Sreeja Akula (IND, world #57)—all progressing through early rounds.
Mixed Doubles
The Nigerian pairing Matthew Kuti / Ajoke Ojomu is seeded #3 in the mixed doubles draw, and have successfully reached the Round of 16
Other seeds include Akash Pal / Poymantee Baisya (IND) and Hana Goda / Wassim Essid (EGY/TUN)—both advancing to later rounds .
Women’s Doubles
The Nigerian duo Aishat Rabiu / Kabirat Ayoola enter the event as seeds (#4 CPR #628) and are through to the Round of 16 Other high seeds include Ryu Hanna / Kim Nayeong (KOR) and Dina Meshref / Hana Goda (EGY) heading toward quarterfinal contention.

Men’s Doubles
Nigeria’s Matthew Kuti / Muizz Adegoke are the top seeds in men’s doubles (#1, CPR #139), comfortably through to the Round of 16 other seeded duos advancing: Carlo Rossi / John Oyebode (ITA) and Remi Chambet-Weil / Wassim Essid (NED/TUN) .
What’s Next in Lagos
Over the next two days (July 24–25), the Round of 16 to Quarterfinals will play out across all categories. The tournament will culminate on Saturday, July 26, with Finals contested across singles, doubles, and mixed doubles. Winners will pocket both the $100,000 prize money and 400 WTT ranking points per title, intensifying competition.