Angella Okutoyi eyes top 100 after ITF Nairobi W35 quadruple triumph

Kenyan tennis sensation Angella Okutoyi has set her sights on a top 100 world ranking following her latest victory at the ITF World Tour Nairobi W35.

The 21-year-old, currently ranked 476 globally, secured the second-leg singles title on Sunday after defeating Italian fourth seed Martina Colmegna in straight sets.

The win was a rematch of their first-leg semi-final the previous weekend, which Okutoyi also won.

“My aim was always to be in the top 400. Last year, that was the key for me to quality for Paris 2024. I am able to crack that. I am also aiming to even move up (the rankings) to the top 100,” said Okutoyi, who is also a Wimbledon junior doubles champion.

Okutoyi’s remarkable form during the Nairobi series has been boosted by her recent Olympic Solidarity scholarship, awarded by the National Olympic Committee of Kenya.

Tennis Kenya President Wanjiru Mbugua praised her performance and emphasized the importance of organizing high-level tournaments to nurture talent.

“We are so happy to have held this tournament. because we want outcomes like the one Angela has given us. It is every administrator’s dream to have a player like that crowned champion,” Mbugua said.

Okutoyi’s rise signals a bright future for Kenyan tennis, as she continues to combine international exposure with domestic dominance.

Her progress also highlights the growing support infrastructure for elite players in Kenya, from scholarships to competitive tournaments on home soil.