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 Kenyan girls face China in Fifa U-17 Women’s World Cup PREMIUM Let’s pull together and stage a world-class championships in 2029 PREMIUM Tusker look to rewrite history against Tanzanian opponents PREMIUM Seb Coe: We made the right decision for the sport, now deliver on the promise 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 How Kenya’s running legends are building fortunes beyond the track Champions who have channeled their sporting fortunes into shopping centres, hotels, schools. PREMIUM Woman wins Sh500,000 after husband moves lover into matrimonial home Judge orders the lover to vacate the Kisumu home within 14 days. Prof Ndetei summoned for cross-examination in Dr Mutiso murder case bail dispute Murder suspects claimed the affidavit filed in court by Prof Ndetei was a forgery.
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 How Kenya’s running legends are building fortunes beyond the track Champions who have channeled their sporting fortunes into shopping centres, hotels, schools.
PREMIUM Woman wins Sh500,000 after husband moves lover into matrimonial home Judge orders the lover to vacate the Kisumu home within 14 days.
Prof Ndetei summoned for cross-examination in Dr Mutiso murder case bail dispute Murder suspects claimed the affidavit filed in court by Prof Ndetei was a forgery.
