Unseeded Ghana Diamond Rackets defy odds to sweep seeded Kenya in Billie Jean King Cup opener
In a powerful display of resilience, Ghana's national women's tennis team, the Diamond Rackets, has sent a clear message to the continent by defeating second-seeded Kenya 3-0 in their opening match of the 2026 Billie Jean King (BJK) Cup Africa Group III on Monday, July 13.
Entering the tournament as the lowest-ranked nation, Ghana faced a formidable opponent in Kenya, who sat second in the rankings.
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