Nigerian tennis player Oyinlomo Quadre has achieved a career milestone by advancing to the second round of the 2025 Australian Open. This achievement marks her first-ever progression to the second round of a Grand Slam, signaling the rising star’s continued improvement on the global tennis stage.
Quadre, who has been steadily gaining recognition over the past few years, defeated 28th seed French player Alize Cornet in a thrilling 3-set match, with a scoreline of 6-4, 3-6, 7-5. The victory has sent shockwaves through the tennis world, with many now tipping the young Nigerian as a future contender for major titles.
Speaking after her win, Quadre expressed her delight and pride in representing Nigeria on the world’s biggest tennis stage. “It feels amazing to be here. Every match is a learning experience for me, and I’m just focused on improving and making my country proud,” she said.
Oyinlomo’s performance in Melbourne is expected to inspire a new generation of young tennis players in Nigeria, where tennis has long been overshadowed by other sports like football. With her progress, she’s beginning to draw the attention of tennis enthusiasts and experts worldwide.
The Nigerian tennis federation has lauded Quadre’s success, with officials hoping her success will be a catalyst for further investments in grassroots tennis development in the country. “Oyinlomo’s rise is an example for young players across Nigeria,” said Sani Ndanusa, president of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF). “Her success will help raise the profile of the sport and inspire more young players to take up tennis.”
Quadre will now face a more challenging opponent in the second round, where she will compete against one of the tournament’s top-ranked players. Nevertheless, her impressive first-round victory has proven that she is more than capable of holding her own at the highest levels of tennis.
