Rankings have been updated and loaded. Please note we have now included the Nike Race Tables.
2009 ITF World Champions
Posted by wendz on December 27, 2009
The ITF announced the following players as the 2009 Champions:
The Bryan Brothers
Mens: Roger Federer (5th time)
Woman’s: Serena Williams (2nd Time)
Womens Doubles: Serena and Venus Williams
Men’s Doubles: Bob and Mike Bryan (6th time)
Junior Boy: Daniel Berta (SWE)
Junior Girl: Kristina Mladenovic (FRA)
Wheelchair Men’s: Shingo Kunieda (JPN) (3rd time)
Wheelchair Ladies: Esther Vergeer (NED) (10th time)
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January Tournaments
Posted by wendz on December 24, 2009
Please note that entries for the January Tournaments are still being accepted via the online entry system on the SA Tennis website. We are aware that there is a problem with unpaid entries not reflecting on the entry lists and with the SATA office being closed until the 4 January, those of you that pay now will also not be able to see that your payment has been received.
In view of this, some of the tournament entries look very small but please be aware that what is reflected is not the full entry list.
Unfortunately I am unable to assist you with any entry or payment queries as I do not have access to the SATA database and can only request that you wait until the office reopens on the 4 Jan.
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Christmas Stocking of Surprises for SA Open
Posted by wendz on December 23, 2009
CHARDY LOOKS TO GO ONE BETTER AT SA TENNIS OPEN
DAVIS CUP PLAYERS RETURN TO SOUTH AFRICA
Johannesburg, South Africa – Frenchman Jeremy Chardy has had great success in South Africa over the past couple of years and this time he is hoping to go one better when he contests the R3.5-million SA Open tennis tournament at Montecasino from February 1 to 7, 2010.
In 2008 when the tournament took place in East London, Chardy made the semifinals and this year at Montecasino he won through to the final where he went down to compatriot and top seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.
Due to a hectic schedule Tsonga will not be in South Africa next year to defend his title but Chardy is optimistic he can finally clinch a big win in South Africa
“I am looking forward to returning to South Africa in February. I had a good tournament in 2009 and hopefully I can take it one step further this time. I enjoy playing in front of the big Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in SA Open | Tagged: David Ferrer, Gael Monfils, Jarkko Nieninen, Jeremy Chardy, Montecasino, Nicolas Kiefer, SA Open | Leave a Comment »
Boland KeyHealth Results
Posted by wendz on December 22, 2009
The results of the Boland KeyHealth and Malibu Open are on the Tournament Results page.
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Border KeyHealth
Posted by wendz on December 21, 2009
Directions to venues for the Border KeyHealth Super 7 are displayed on the Draws page.
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Updated Rankings
Posted by wendz on December 21, 2009
Updated rankings (junior and open) as at Monday 21st December are now loaded. The following tournaments have been added:
- ITF Juniors from around the world
- SWD George
- Tuks Open
From next week, the tournaments that are included in the weekly revised rankings will be detailed in the Ranking Bytes together with those that have expired.
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Season’s Greetings
Posted by wendz on December 18, 2009
The CEO and staff of the South African Tennis Association wish all our Junior members and their parents; Open and Veteran members; Coaches; Provincial Offices and readers happy holidays and season’s greetings.
Please note that the SATA offices will be officially closed from 21 December 2009 and will reopen on 4 January 2010. However a staff member will be in the office until the 23 December to assist with any queries.
January tournaments have been loaded to the SA Tennis website and on-line entries are now open.
If you think your SATA membership is due for renewal over this period and you are planning to enter a tournament, please ensure that you renew by the 23 December.
A special thank you to all of you who supported this blog during it’s first year of operation. Thank you for reading it; contributing to it with information, photos and comments …. without you, it wouldn’t be much! I wish you a joyous and safe festive season. (I will continue to update over the holiday period).
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Optus Junior Update
Posted by wendz on December 18, 2009
South African Brandon Laubser who was awarded an International Wild Card to the 12s boys at the Optus Australian Championships won his first round 6-3 6-2, beating Australian Alex Furniss.
Unfortunately he lost in the second round to Australian Marc Polman, who is in fact an ex South African, 2-6 2-6. Marc has gone right through and is in the finals.
Brandon went on to win his next 2 singles matches in the back draw. However he and his doubles partner Caleb Boland (AUS) lost their first round match 2-6 6-4 3-10.
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The Nike Junior Tour – Qualifications
Posted by wendz on December 18, 2009
Qualification Rules for Nike Junior Tour South African Masters/Nike Junior Tour International Masters
· The eligibility to compete in a particular age group of the Nike Junior Tour International Masters is determined by Nike International (SATA has no influence on this decision). For example: A player who has already turned 14 at the time of this event (by Nike’s Rules) is still eligible to play in the under 14 section.
Everyone that has not yet turned 13 by end of 2010 will be included in the Nike u12 Race; similarly, anyone who has not yet turned 15 by the end of 2010 will be included in the Nike u14 Race. Players in the u12 Race are by default also going to appear in the u14 Race.
In the event of a situation arising where a player qualifies for both u12 & u14 Nike Read the rest of this entry »
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