Sule Ladipo
| Country (sports) | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Residence | Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Born | 9 April, 1974 Enugu, Nigeria |
| Turned pro | 1993 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Singles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 245 |
| Olympic Games | Out first round (1996) |
Suleiman ("Sule") Ladipo (born 9 April 1974 in Enugu) is a male former tennis player from Nigeria, who turned professional in 1993. His name "Ladipo" means "wealth and prosperity" in the Yoruba language[1]. The right-hander represented his native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia[2], where he was defeated in the first round by Australia's Jason Stoltenberg[citation needed]. He reached his highest singles ATP-ranking on 3 April 1996, when he was ranked 245th in the world.[3]
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[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Ládípọ̀". www.yorubaname.com. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
- ^ Tunde, Liadi (17 November 2023). "Abdullahi shares visionary plans to revamp tennis". The Nation. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
- ^ "Sule Ladipo | Bio | ATP Tour | Tennis". ATP Tour. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
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