Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde had an enjoyable weekend as he attended the 2023 US Open finals held at the iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, New York City.
The governor shared photos of himself, his daughter Feyi, and some close associates at the stadium on X.
Arthur Ashe Stadium is a tennis arena at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, New York City.
In the post, Governor Makinde praised Coco Gauff and Novak Djokovic for their historic achievements at this year’s US Open championships. He lauded Gauff’s steady rise and Djokovic’s unwavering tenacity, emphasizing that both champions exemplify the values of hard work, focus, and determination.
“We watched 19-year-old Coco Gauff and 36-year-old Novak Djokovic make history at this year’s US Open Women and Men’s Championships, Coco’s rise has been slow but steady, whilst Djokovic has remained tenacious. They both represent hard work, focus, and determination,” he wrote.
“Their wins reminded us that with hard work and a clear focus, Nigeria can achieve its full potential as we compete on the world stage. For us in Oyo State, our administration will continue to put in the work required to ensure that this happens.”
On Saturday, Gauff, the 19-year-old American tennis player, staged a remarkable comeback to beat Aryna Sabalenka, her Belarusian counterpart, in the US Open finals to secure her first Grand Slam title.
In the same vein, Djokovic defeated Russia’s Daniil Medvedev to claim his 24th Grand Slam title.
