“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.
Thelma Achilles Continues as a Fierce Advocate for Women’s Sport
Thelma Achilles needs little introduction as the softball stalwart has been making waves in women’s sport for decades, and the celebrated former player and current match official is a staunch advocate for the inclusion of women in leadership roles.
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.
Switzerland’s Jenny Duerst Crowned Wiphold International Champion in Tshwane
Swiss top seed Jenny Duerst emerged victorious in the women’s singles final at the first week of the Wiphold International at the University of Pretoria’s TuksTennis Club in Tshwane on Monday.
Kgothatso Montjane Disappointed after Withdrawing from Australian Open
Kgothatso Montjane expresses disappointment that her Australian Open was cut short, after the SA wheelchair tennis heroine had to withdraw due to illness after gaining a winning start, and wasn’t able to finish her second match.
Breaking Through the Leadership Glass Ceiling as Women in Sport
A new year provides us the opportunity to dream, make goals, inspire and be inspired. In recent years there’s been a much welcomed shift where women are taking leadership positions in a world once completely dominated by men. Internationally, notable milestones include Helena Costa, who became the first woman to manage a professional men’s football team […]
Roxanne Clarke on Inspiring the Next Generation of South African Tennis Stars
Recently re-appointed as South Africa’s Billie Jean King Cup captain, Roxanne Clarke’s inspiring journey proves that with hard work, belief, and a love for the game, you can turn dreams into reality and lead the way for others to follow.
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.
Alani Ferreira Posts New S12 400m Freestyle PB, New National and Continental Records in Paris on Saturday
Alani Ferreira provided two of the highlights for Team SA in Paris on Saturday, breaking the African record in the S12 400m freestyle twice in one day at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in France on Saturday