Africa Games tennis champion Angela Okutoyi  makes a service return  during the W35 tournament/ HANDOUT 


Africa Games tennis champion Angela Okutoyi has set her sights on breaking into the world’s top 400 by the end of the year.

Speaking after winning back-to-back W35 titles at Parklands Sports Club, Okutoyi said the victories have boosted her confidence and strengthened her push towards qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. “My ultimate goal is to get into the top 400,” Okutoyi said.

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“With these two wins, I believe I can improve my chances of being in Los Angeles. This is just the beginning, and I know I can play even better.”

The 20-year-old, who is expected to complete her degree at Auburn University in June, said she will return to competitive action later in the year. “I go back to school tomorrow,” she said.

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“By March, I will decide which tournaments to play and whether I will continue competing for my college team on the US circuit,” she noted. 

The three-time Kenya Open champion displayed grit and composure to defeat Italian third seed Martina Colmegna 6-3, 7-6(3) in the singles final, sealing a memorable fortnight.

She had beaten the same opponent in the first leg last week, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3. Okutoyi also claimed the doubles title, where she partnered with Demi Tran of the Netherlands to beat Alysa Reguer of France and Yufei Ren of China 6-2, 5-7, 10-4.

Reflecting on the singles final, Okutoyi said resilience and fan support proved decisive. “She is a strong competitor and pushed me to the limit, especially in the second set,” she said. "I had to adjust my game plan and improve my serve. The fans really motivated me.”

The Parklands Sports Club was packed, with chants of “Let’s go Angela” ringing throughout the nearly two-hour encounter.

Coach Thuku Rogoi praised Okutoyi’s consistency and preparation. “This is the result of two weeks of solid training, good recovery and executing a clear game plan,” Rogoi said. “She delivered when it mattered most.”