Angella Okutoyi Makes Australian Open History
Tennis star, Angella Okutoyi, makes Australian Open history becoming the first young girl from Kenya to win a junior Grand Slam match.
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Naledi Manyube Dreams of Winning an ITF Title
Western Cape-based Grade 11 learner, Naledi Manyube, is passionate about tennis and looks to tennis’ big-name stars to power her dream of winning an ITF title soon
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King and Osaka Win Big at Laureus World Sports Awards
Olympic great, Usain Bolt, hails newly crowned Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year Naomi Osaka while Lifetime Achievement Award winner Billie Jean King says she is not done yet. #Laureus21 #SaturdaySmile
Top Honours For Original 9 Who Fought for Equal Rights in Tennis
The Original 9 led by tennis icon and crusader for social justice and women’s equality in sport, Billie Jean King, have been inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame for taking a united stand for equal rights in the sport over 50 years ago.
Ilana Kloss International Events Return to SA in 2021
Tennis SA confirms that its twin $25 000 ITF Ilana Kloss International events in February will take place under strict COVID-19 protocols at the North West University
Bruce Davidson – A Game Changer and Pioneer for Women in Sport
Executive Chairman of the BLD Group, Bruce Davidson, has for decades championed the fight for equal recognition for women in sport. BLD Group celebrates its 25th birthday this year.
Kaitlyn Ramduth: The Tennis Ace You Should Know About
Kaitlyn Ramduth calls herself a young girl from KZN who is pursuing her dream. As a rising star in South African tennis she is far more and has her eyes firmly set on conquering the biggest courts in the world. Tennis legend Billie Jean King said that champions play until they get it right. At […]
UK Changemaker Michelle Moore and Conscious Leadership
South London born Michelle Moore is a changemaker who impacts global business and sport through her passion for developing people and organisations. Moore speaks to gsport Editor, Kass Naidoo, about how she unapologetically drives conscious leadership.
ITF Women’s Tournaments to Be Named After Ilana Kloss
Former South African tennis star, Ilana Kloss, has been recognised on a global platform for her long-standing support for gender equality, inclusivity and diversity in sport as two ITF women’s tournaments will honour her legacy
Bruce the Boundary Breaker
Sunday Read: Entrepreneurial genius Bruce Davidson is the focus of gsport’s recognition of men who make significant contribution to women’s sport in South Africa. In a sector that has traditionally gained remarkably little interest, Davidson is rightly credited for moving heaven and earth to allow our sportswomen make more of their inherent participation rights.
Billie-Jean Brings Tennis to Middle East
Former US tennis star Billie-Jean King is at it again, giving time to develop the sport of tennis in the Middle East, and her endorsement of the World Tennis Association has brought in vital partnerships with UNESCO, and financial backing from technology titan, Sony Ericsson.
US Open has First Victim
With two South African women entered for play in the 2006 US Open, the annual grand slam already has a women’s singles qualifier victim in Natalie Grandin.