The six-day tournament, saw various players across the globe compete to improve their world rankings, but it was Barakat and Mannou, who justified their prowess on the court in the both women's and men's category respectively.

It was indeed a tough contest for Barakat, especially in the women's final when she defeated Egypt's Ezzat Yasmin 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 in fascinating fashion to claim the first position.

After her victory, Barakat said: 'I am happy to come out a winner outside my country.

"It is a good feeling of accomplishment and at first, when I started playing in the first and second round.

"I thought I would not last beyond the second round, because there were good players who gave me  worries. But here I am standing victorious and I would be back here to defend my title later.

The men's final contest saw a very stern contest which last for an hour and half, but it was Benin's Mannou who toppled his Ivorian counterpart, Coulibaly Federick in two straight sets, 6-3, 6-4.

My victory was the result of hard work and perseverance.

It was not an easy game, especially when you are playing away from home in a final," he said in an interview.

He added: "When Coulibaly went up 3-1 in first set, I talked to myself several times and immediately remembered the target I set for myself, which is to win the ultimate Prize and I thank God I came out victorious.

In the men's doubles event saw Prince Abayomi Oluseyi from Nigeria and Malope Lethabo from South Africa ousted Ghana?s Benjamin Palm and Ronald Totimeh 6-4,4-6,10-8.

The women's doubles also saw, Yasmin Ezzat from Eygpt and Bhasin Smriti partnered to surpass Cameroon's  Linda Claire Eloundou Nga and her sister, Manuella Peguy Eloundou Nga 6-4, 7-6(6).

The tournament, was organized by Tennis Foundation Ghana, under the auspices of Ghana Tennis Federation with support from Mcdan Group, Hollard Insurance and Coconut Grove Hotel.