Caption for the landscape image: 62-year-old granny holding her own on the tennis court Wednesday, January 01, 2025 Scroll down to read the article Mary Wachira, 62, trains at the Nairobi Club court on October 25, 2024. Photo credit: Francis Nderitu | Nation By Geoffrey Anene Contributor NMG Sport Summary Article Related What you need to know: Mary Wachira's assessment of tennis players in Kenya is that they seem to disappear when they get to their 20s.The multi-talented mother of two says her love for sport is also for social interaction, fun, and enjoyment. As the W35 ITF Women's World Tennis Tour got underway in Nairobi on Monday one player stood out among the competitors. At 62 years, Mary Wachira entered the women’s tennis professional event, capturing the attention of fans. PREMIUM Okutoyi, Bhasin storm W15 doubles semi-finals Okutoyi overcomes early singles exit setback to reach doubles semi-finals. Tennis star Okutoyi wants glory in W15 Nairobi tourneys The Kenyan tennis star practiced on the Karen Country Club clay courts for the first time on Tursday. Recommended for you PREMIUM Migori Youth preparing for their big day in the top league PREMIUM McCarthy: This is what cost Kenya against Eritrea in Afcon qualifier PREMIUM Wanjiru, Assefa collide on the streets of Berlin PREMIUM Inside the growing mixed martial arts scene in Kenya Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court Woman claims the money was voluntarily given as gifts during their relationship. PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim Taxpayers spared huge payout after appellate court slashes decades-old claim. PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
PREMIUM Okutoyi, Bhasin storm W15 doubles semi-finals Okutoyi overcomes early singles exit setback to reach doubles semi-finals.
Tennis star Okutoyi wants glory in W15 Nairobi tourneys The Kenyan tennis star practiced on the Karen Country Club clay courts for the first time on Tursday.
PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court Woman claims the money was voluntarily given as gifts during their relationship.
PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim Taxpayers spared huge payout after appellate court slashes decades-old claim.
PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
