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Links to SATennis website

Posted by wendz on November 10, 2009

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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Farewell to Santoro

Posted by wendz on November 9, 2009

Santoro 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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u/13 Tennis Team USA Tour

Posted by wendz on November 6, 2009

u13USAThe 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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GN Intensive/Advanced Coaching Clinic

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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SA victory at Asia Pacific Para Games

Posted by wendz on November 5, 2009

Evans Maripa and SASCOC president

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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SATA Website

Posted by wendz on November 4, 2009

The tournament entry facility on the new SA Tennis website is now open.

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FS Mini Series 5

Posted by wendz on November 4, 2009

The draws and order of play are now available for the Free State Mini Series 5

order of play – Friday 6 Nov

boys u12 qualifying

boys u12 main

girls u12

boys u14

girls u14

 

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Monfils heads to SA

Posted by wendz on November 4, 2009

November 4, 2009

MONFILS HEADS TO MONTECASINO FOR SA TENNIS OPEN

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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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Grey College ABSA Tournament

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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Junior Age Groups

Posted by wendz on November 3, 2009

important notice

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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