Abigayel Vosloo claimed the Women’s Open Singles title as a new generation of girls’ champions was crowned at the Amex Tshwane Super 8, which concluded a week of top-tier competition at the Groenkloof Tennis Club in Tshwane on Sunday, 4 October 2026.
Mandie Claassens won the Girls’ Under-16 Singles title, Liah Lucila Leon Rodriguez took the Girls’ Under-14 Singles crown and Liane Steyn lifted the Girls’ Under-12 Singles trophy at the tournament, which ran from 29 September to 4 October 2026.
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As one of the key stops on the junior national tennis calendar, the tournament attracted some of the country’s finest young talent, with elite performances across multiple age categories culminating in an exciting finals day of hard-fought victories.
The event once again highlighted American Express’s commitment to supporting and growing tennis in South Africa, with a particular focus on the young players who represent the future of the sport.
Through its extensive partnership with Tennis South Africa, American Express continues to support grassroots development, player development and a strong national tournament pathway. By investing in competitions such as the Amex Super 8 series, the partnership provides players with important opportunities to compete regularly, develop their skills and gain valuable match experience as they progress through the national system.
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Tennis South Africa General Manager Anthony Moruthane said the Amex Super 8 series continues to play an important role in strengthening the national competitive pathway.
“The Amex Super 8 tournaments provide our players with valuable opportunities to compete consistently at a high level and test themselves against some of the best talent in the country,” said Moruthane. “We are extremely grateful to American Express for continuing to invest in this important part of our tournament pathway.”
Original Copy: Tennis SA, with editing by gsport
Main Photo Caption: Abigayel Vosloo won the Women’s Open Singles title as Mandie Claassens, Liah Lucila Leon Rodriguez and Liane Steyn claimed the Girls’ Under-16, Under-14 and Under-12 Singles crowns at the Amex Tshwane Super 8, a key stop on the junior national tennis calendar, at the Groenkloof Tennis Club in Tshwane from 29 September to 4 October 2026. Photo: Tennis SA /
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