Top Class Tennis is a new four-episode docuseries from Prime Video and Amazon Freevee, premiering on July 18, 2024.
The series follows the journeys of four junior tennis players. It includes Ariana Anazagasty-Pursoo and Joseph Oyebog Jr., as they compete in the Orange Bowl, a crucial tournament for their professional tennis aspirations.
Joseph Oyebog Jr., a 16-year-old from Cameroon, has already made a name for himself by winning the BNP Paris Bas junior tournament in Indian Wells, California, with his doubles partner, Jagger Leach.
With the unwavering support of his family, Joseph Jr. is determined to follow in the footsteps of his father, Joseph Oyebog Sr. His dad is a former tennis star.
This docuseries offers a behind-the-scenes look at the dedication and challenges these young athletes face on their path to tennis greatness.
Joseph Oyebog Jr’s Father Is A Former Tennis Player
Joseph Oyebog Jr.’s dad, Joseph Oyebog Sr., played in the Davis Cup for Cameroon. Moreover, he won many tennis titles in his country.
Senior Oyebog loved tennis so much that he wanted to give back. This led him to set up the Oyebog Tennis Academy (OTA) in Souza Cameroon.
Being a tennis player himself, Junior Oyebong”s father knew how hard it was to make it in tennis without money or support.
He started his academy to help young players who didn’t have much.
Still, when Oyebog Sr. began the OTA, he didn’t have much.
However, he went for it and as time passed, the academy grew a lot.
Now it has several courts, places for students to sleep, a health center, and a school.
His work in tennis and with kids has made a big difference in Westport. He’s taught young tennis players there for many years.
In 1994, Oyebog Sr. came to the United States. He went to train at the well-known Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy, which people now call IMG Academy.
His work with the OTA has made a big impact in Africa, and two students got full rides to colleges in America.
Oyebog Sr. keeps inspiring and helping young tennis players grow, not just in Cameroon but in other places too.
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Junior Oyebog’s Sister Is Rising ITF Player
Joseph Oyebog Jr. walks the same path his father laid out, with his whole family backing him up.
But he’s not the only one in the family shooting for tennis stardom.
His little sister Lucy, at 15, is making waves in the ITF circuit.
Lucy works hard and has talent. In addition, she trains and plays a lot showing how much her family loves tennis.
Junior’s other siblings Leigh and John also do well in tennis. They play in USTA New England junior games.
Their dad, Joseph Oyebog Sr., used to be a big name in tennis. He and their mom Nathalie, give their kids lots of support. Tennis is a family thing for them.
This strong family bond and love for tennis have helped Junior a lot in his career. They give him both emotional support and practical help.
Junior Oyebog started learning tennis at the “wall” in his mom’s garden in Bonaberi Cameroon. This wall is a key part of the Oyebog Tennis Academy (OTA).
The Oyebog family splits their time between Westport, Connecticut, and Cameroon with skill helping their tennis dreams grow in both places. Their commitment and togetherness keep pushing them to achieve more.