Kgothatso Montjane Still Chasing Her Maiden Singles Grand Slam Title
Fresh from another fighting Wimbledon campaign, South African wheelchair tennis icon Kgothatso Montjane reflects on her pursuit of a maiden singles Grand Slam, saying goodbye to long-time partner Lucy Shuker, and building pathways for the next generation.
Kgothatso Montjane Salutes Lucy Shuker As Wimbledon Doubles Run Ends
Kgothatso Montjane capped a courageous Wimbledon campaign with a semi-final finish in the ladies’ wheelchair doubles alongside Lucy Shuker, marking a fitting farewell to a partnership that carried the pair all the way to the 2021 final on the famous grass courts.
“I Value gsport’s Ongoing Acknowledgment of My Hard Work” – #GSPORT20 Finalist KG Montjane
Three well-accomplished women in sport make up the finalists in the Brand South Africa Para Sport Star category at this year’s #gsport20 Awards. Kgothatso Montjane, Simoné Kruger and Kat Swanepoel are vying for the top prize at the landmark event.
“Your Investment Will Allow Me to Live Out My Dream” – Grade 8 Tennis Star Kutlwano Maremeni
Thirteen-year-old Kutlwano Maremeni has set her sights on becoming a tennis Grand Slam champion, and the Grade 8 pupil is looking to sign up financial backing after being invited to train at a top tennis academy in Spain.
Kgothatso Montjane and Yui Kamiji Seal Second French Open Doubles Title
Kgothatso Montjane and Yui Kamiji overturned a one-set deficit to seal their second French Open Grand Slam Wheelchair Tennis Doubles title, besting Chinese opponents Xiaohui Li and Ziying Wang 4-6; 7-5 (10-7) in Paris on Friday.
Kgothatso Montjane Racks Up Twin Roland Garros Wins on Thursday
Twin wins see Kgothatso Montjane progress at the French Open, securing a 6-2, 6-4 victory over No4 seed Ziying Wang for her fourth Roland Garros semi-final, while combining with partner Yui Kamiji to book a doubles finals berth.
Kgothatso Montjane Starts French Open with Singles and Doubles Wins
Kgothatso Montjane is no stranger to success at the French Open and 2025 is proving to be another year where is bringing the heat. The South African Wheelchair Tennis star secured a singles victory as well as doubles win so far this week.
Jahnie van Zyl into the Qualifying Draw for Roland Garros Junior Champs
One of South Africa’s most promising young tennis players Jahnie van Zyl will take on the global elite in her age group after having been accepted into the qualifying draw for the Roland Garros Junior Champs.
Prolific Glenrose Xaba Named 2024 gsport Newsmaker of the Year
Glenrose Xaba has been named the 2024 gsport Newsmaker of the Year, leading the gsport Annual List of Newsmakers #GAL2024, announced at the Southern Sun Hotel in Hyde Park, Johannesburg, on Monday, 2 December.
KG Celebration Takes Over OR Tambo International Arrivals
Welcoming triple Grand Slam winner, Kgothatso Montjane home as she continues to fly the flag and take South African tennis to new heights. #CelebratingKG
Kgothatso Montjane and Yui Kamiji Crowned Wimbledon Women’s Wheelchair Doubles Champions
Kgothatso Montjane and Yui Kamiji have teamed up to win the highest honours in tennis, emerging as 6-4 6-4 straight sets winners of the 2024 Wimbledon’s women’s doubles champion in their final against the Dutch duo Diede de Groot and Jiske Griffioen
Kgothatso Montjane and Yui Kamiji Aim for Wimbledon Glory in Wheelchair Tennis Doubles Final on Sunday
Kgothatso Montjane and Yui Kamiji have another shot at glory at Wimbledon. The pair are in back-to-back Wheelchair doubles finals, last year they were runners-up and they will be hoping to do one better this year and capture the title.