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Please note that many of the links between this blog and the SA Tennis website are not functional due to the construction of the new site. I will only be able to update them once it is completed.
You therefore cannot get into the rankings or calendar from the blog at the moment.
Apologies.
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Posted by wendz on November 9, 2009
Fabrice Santoro, winner of the 1st Soweto Open, played his final singles match as a professional on Sunday at the BNP Paribas Masters. He was defeated by American James Blake 6-4, 6-3. It was Blake’s fifth win in six meetings over the 36 year old Frenchman.
Santoro reached a career high ATP ranking of 17 in August 2001.
Farewell to a gentleman who has always been a credit to tennis.
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Posted by wendz on November 6, 2009
The South African Schools u/13 National Tennis Team will be departing for the United States on 28 November 2009. The team consists of boys and girls that were selected at the annual SATA Primary Schools tournament held in KwaZulu Natal in July. They are:
| Janine Bouwer | FS |
| Robyn Bulmer | GC |
| Angelique de Jongh | NC |
| Anel du Plessis | FS |
| Bianca Birkenstock | KZN |
| Susanna Esterhuizen | FS |
| Megan Kriel | GN |
| Isabel Malan | FS |
| Nelmarie Malherbe | BOL |
| Nicola Nel | GN |
| Jahnara Pillay | KZN |
| Zandile Powell | KZN |
| Katherine Poluta | WP |
| Sarah Sarjoo | KZN |
| Emma Stevenson | WP |
| Tayla Zurfluh | GE |
| Mila Malherbe | BOL |
| Ansunica Britz | NW |
| Sone Muller | FS |
| Amy Sarjoo | KZN |
| Jeandri Janse van Rensburg | GN |
| Hunter Plaatjies | WP |
We wish them a safe and enjoyable trip. For more information please go to: https://sites.google.com/site/saschoolsunder13tennisteam/
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Posted by wendz on November 5, 2009
Gauteng North are pleased to annouce that an Intensive/Advanced Coaching Clinic for juniors will be held during the school holidays in Pretoria.
Click here for further details – JTA Junior Tennis Academy Invitation
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Posted by wendz on November 5, 2009
Evans Maripa with Gideon Sam (SASCOC President)
Evans Maripa, Wheelchair Tennis South Africa (WTSA) gold medallist, has handed over a trophy to President of SA Sports Confederation Olympic Committee (SASCOC) Gideon Sam, in celebration of South Africa’s victory at the Asia Pacific Youth Para Games held in Tokyo in September. The 18-year old was one of about 800 athletes to compete in the games where he brought honour to our country by winning gold. Up to 20 countries participated in the games that set out to encourage the development of sport for physically disabled athletes.
Maripa’s win has earmarked him as one of the top youths in the world and his performance in the Open Men’s Division in International events has also placed him at number 120 on the men’s world rankings. Set to be South Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by wendz on November 4, 2009
The tournament entry facility on the new SA Tennis website is now open.
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Posted by wendz on November 4, 2009
The draws and order of play are now available for the Free State Mini Series 5
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Posted by wendz on November 4, 2009
November 4, 2009
MONFILS HEADS TO MONTECASINO FOR SA TENNIS OPEN
Johannesburg, South Africa, – Current world No 16 Gael Monfils has honoured a commitment he made to the South African Tennis Association (SATA) earlier this year and will be participating in the R3.5-million SA Open to be played at Montecasino in Johannesburg from February 1 to 7 next year.
The flamboyant Frenchman was due to play in this year’s event but a right wrist injury during his fourth-round match at the Australian Open against countryman Gilles Simon forced him to withdraw.
“We are delighted Gael has agreed to come to the SA Tennis Open. He is an exciting and charismatic player who will not only be enjoyed by regular tennis fans but will also attract a host of new tennis enthusiasts to the Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by wendz on November 4, 2009
The Grey College ABSA Tournament took place from 15 – 17 October 2009.
To read more about it please visit our Schools page.
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Posted by wendz on November 3, 2009
Please note that with effect from 1 December 2009 the following age groups will apply for junior SATA tournaments:
up to 2000 – under 10
1998/1999 – under 12
1996/1997 – under 14
1994/1995 – under 16
1992/1993 – under 18
1991 and before – open
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