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Ermelo-born former ATP player John-Laffnie de Jager has expressed optimism about the future of South African tennis, pointing to a growing pool of young talent and an expanded local tournament calendar. Speaking to The South African’s Dave Marshall, De Jager highlighted the importance of increased opportunities for emerging players to compete at a higher level….
Jessica Pegula was able to put the heartache of her beloved Buffalo Bills losing in the NFL playoffs to one side as she defeated Russian Anastasia Zakharova 6-2, 6-1 in her first round Australian Open match. Pegula, the sixth seed at the year’s opening Grand Slam, was very pleased with her performance. “I thought I…
South African junior tennis star John Bothma had a comprehensive Australian Open first round win over local player Raphael Savelli, winning 6-1, 6-3. Bothma, who will turn 18 on 1 February 2026, was pleased with the result and felt that he adapted better to the conditions. “Overall, I’m happy with my performance. “I mean first…
On the Day 2 of the US Open, South Africa’s Lloyd Harris proved that ranking is no reflection of skill, after upsetting world No 39 Sebastian Baez of Argentina. Harris, now ranked at 353rd in the world, defeated Baez 6-3, 7-5, 6-4 in his first round match on Court 7 at Flushing Meadows. Baes served…