wheelchair tennis Archives - News@Media https://news.media.co.za/tag/wheelchair-tennis/ Latest News & Press Releases Tue, 06 Dec 2016 09:39:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://news.media.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/cropped-SA-shines-as-a-prime-conference-destination-32x32.png wheelchair tennis Archives - News@Media https://news.media.co.za/tag/wheelchair-tennis/ 32 32 SA’s Unsung Superwoman of Wheelchair Tennis Recognized https://news.media.co.za/sas-unsung-superwoman-of-wheelchair-tennis-recognized/ Tue, 06 Dec 2016 09:39:24 +0000 http://news.media.co.za/?p=5829 Tuesday, 06 December 2016, Johannesburg, South Africa. – Wheelchair Tennis South Africa commends the federation’s General Manager, Karen Losch who was hugely honoured in Managung when crowned the Administrator of the year at the 11th SA Sports Awards Ceremony held on Sunday, 27 November at the Sand du Plessis Theatre in Bloemfontein. This prestigious award […]

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]]> Wheelchair Tennis Star Dies of Meningitis Age 20 https://news.media.co.za/wheelchair-tennis-star-dies-of-meningitis-age-20/ Wed, 30 Nov 2016 08:05:02 +0000 http://news.media.co.za/?p=5799 Wednesday, 30 November 2016, Paulpietersburg, Kwazulu-Natal. – Thando Hlatshwayo, South African former world number 2 junior, has passed away at the age of 20. Hlatswayo, who hails from Paulpietersburg in Kwazulu-Natal, lost her battle against Meningitis early Tuesday morning after a very short illness, her family confirmed. Hlatswayo took up wheelchair tennis in 2009, played […]

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]]> Day 2 Results of the Bloem Open https://news.media.co.za/day-2-results-of-the-bloem-open/ Mon, 03 Oct 2016 13:20:49 +0000 http://news.media.co.za/?p=5495 Monday, 03 October 2016, Bloemfontein, South Africa. – Results of the Airports Company South Africa Bloem Open, an International Tennis Federation (ITF) Futures tournament part of the UNIQLO Wheelchair Tennis Tour being played at the Oud Studente Tennis Club in Bloemfontein on Monday. RSA unless stated Singles Quarter-final round Men 1-Leon Els bt Mpho Mhlongo […]

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]]> Maripa named Limpopo’s sportsman of the year with disability https://news.media.co.za/maripa-named-limpopos-sportsman-of-the-year-with-disability/ Wed, 21 Sep 2016 12:07:03 +0000 http://news.media.co.za/?p=5427 South Africa’s leading men’s wheelchair tennis ace Evans Maripa was named Sportsman of the Year with a Disability for the first time at the Limpopo Sports and Recreation awards revealed at Protea Hotel Ranch Resort on Saturday evening. The 26-year-old who recently represented South Africa in his second Paralympic Games in Brazil came out ahead […]

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]]> Sithole misses out on bronze at Paralympics https://news.media.co.za/sithole-misses-out-on-bronze-at-paralympics/ Thu, 15 Sep 2016 08:59:46 +0000 http://news.media.co.za/?p=5383 Thursday, 15 September 2016, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. – South Africa’s Lucas Sithole, ranked three in the world, missed out on a bronze medal as he went down 1-6 6-2 7-5 to the American six-time Paralympic medalist David Wagner in a grueling one hour and 50 minutes at Olympic Tennis Centre in Brazil on Wednesday evening. Sithole […]

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]]> DRAW ANNOUNCED FOR RIO PARALYMPIC WHEELCHAIR TENNIS EVENT https://news.media.co.za/draw-announced-for-rio-paralympic-wheelchair-tennis-event/ Fri, 09 Sep 2016 08:11:43 +0000 http://news.media.co.za/?p=5363 The draw for the Rio 2016 Paralympic wheelchair tennis took place in the Centre Court Complex at the Olympic Tennis Centre in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday, September, 8 with 100 players from 29 nations on hand to witness the line-up for the opening round unfold. South African world number three and two-time Grand Slam […]

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]]> Wheelchair Tennis Dominates #GSA16 Nominees List https://news.media.co.za/wheelchair-tennis-dominates-gsa16-nominees-list/ Thu, 01 Sep 2016 13:52:50 +0000 http://news.media.co.za/?p=5304 With over 50 nominations, Wheelchair Tennis South Africa (WTSA) are holding their own in this year’s Gauteng Sports Awards nominees list announced at Emoyeni Estate in Parktown last night, while the actual awards ceremony will be held at Silverstar Casino on Sunday, 02 October. South African top junior and world number one Nokwanda Hlongwane who […]

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]]> Wheelchair Tennis SA Scoops Big at GSport Awards https://news.media.co.za/wheelchair-tennis-sa-scoops-big-at-gsport-awards/ Mon, 29 Aug 2016 11:07:26 +0000 http://news.media.co.za/?p=5254 It was the night of glitz and glamour when the hard working, dedicated and record-breaking efforts of women in the country in various sporting codes were recognized on the 11th annual SPAR gsport awards on Saturday at The Venue in Melrose Arch. The federation that never sleeps, Wheelchair Tennis South Africa, which has grown tremendously […]

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]]> Mzansi’s Wheelchair Tennis Aces Gunning For Paralympic Glory https://news.media.co.za/mzansis-wheelchair-tennis-aces-gunning-for-paralympic-glory/ Wed, 17 Aug 2016 06:04:00 +0000 http://news.media.co.za/?p=5154 Wheelchair Tennis South Africa (WTSA) held an official “farewell ceremony” at the University of Johannesburg Tennis Courts in Westdene, Johannesburg for the country’s four wheelchair tennis team who are bound for the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. First time qualifier Leon Els is primed for the challenge and will join three-time Paralympian wheelchair tennis […]

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]]> Sithole Wins Second Swiss Open Doubles Title https://news.media.co.za/sithole-wins-second-swiss-open-doubles-title/ Mon, 18 Jul 2016 06:24:59 +0000 http://news.media.co.za/?p=4929 The country’s top wheelchair tennis quad ace Lucas Sithole added another title to his accolades when he clinched his second doubles title in Geneva, Switzerland on Friday. The second time Paralympic Games qualifier put an icing on the cake with another magnificent Swiss Open campaign teaming up with Heath Davidson from Australia for a second […]

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]]> Mariska Venter Seeks Revenge in Soweto Open Final https://news.media.co.za/mariska-venter-seeks-revenge-in-soweto-open-final/ Mon, 04 Jul 2016 06:13:44 +0000 http://news.media.co.za/?p=4788 A few days ago at the Polokwane Open, top seed Mariska Venter was stunned in the semi-final round by 15-year-old Nalani Buob from Switzerland who celebrated her second International Tennis Federation (ITF) Futures tournament title in Polokwane when she saw off Thando Hlatswayo in the women’s final. Venter moved one victory closer to her first […]

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]]> Day 2 Results of the Soweto Open https://news.media.co.za/day-2-results-of-the-soweto-open/ Fri, 01 Jul 2016 12:28:02 +0000 http://news.media.co.za/?p=4784 Friday, 01 July 2016, Johannesburg, South Africa. – Results of the Airports Company South Africa Soweto Open, an International Tennis Federation (ITF) Futures tournament part of the UNIQLO Wheelchair Tennis Tour being played at Arthur Ashe Tennis Center in Jabavu, Soweto on Friday. RSA unless stated Quarter-final round Singles Men 1-Leon Els bt 7-Ishmael Tshipuke […]

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]]> Else, Venter and Hlatswayo face tough road to Soweto Open FInal https://news.media.co.za/else-venter-and-hlatswayo-face-tough-road-to-soweto-open-final/ Fri, 01 Jul 2016 11:49:29 +0000 http://news.media.co.za/?p=4778 Friday, 01 July 2016, Johannesburg, South Africa. – Leon Els, Mariska Venter and Thando Hlatswayo produced a polished performance on Friday to advance to the semi-final round of the Soweto Open at Arthur Ashe Tennis Center but awaits tough tests in Saturday’s semi-final round of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Futures event. The three must […]

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]]> Wheelchair Tennis: Day 1 Results of the Soweto Open https://news.media.co.za/wheelchair-tennis-day-1-results-of-the-soweto-open/ Fri, 01 Jul 2016 06:05:55 +0000 http://news.media.co.za/?p=4776 Thursday, 30 June 2016, Johannesburg, South Africa. – Results of the Airports Company South Africa Soweto Open, an International Tennis Federation (ITF) Futures tournament part of the UNIQLO Wheelchair Tennis Tour being played at Arthur Ashe Tennis Center in Jabavu, Soweto on Thursday. RSA unless stated First round Singles Men 1-Leon Els bt Alfred Gaje […]

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]]> Final Results of the Polokwane Open https://news.media.co.za/final-results-of-the-polokwane-open/ Tue, 28 Jun 2016 14:10:20 +0000 http://news.media.co.za/?p=4767 Results of the Airports Company South Africa Polokwane Open, an International Tennis Federation (ITF) Futures tournament part of the UNIQLO Wheelchair Tennis Tour being played at Polokwane Tennis Club in Polokwane on Tuesday. RSA unless stated Final round Singles Men 1-Leon Els bt 4-Marshall Marsh 5-7 6-1 6-2   Women 3-Nalani Buob (SUI) bt 2-Thando […]

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]]> Wheelchair Tennis: Day 2 Results of the Polokwane Open https://news.media.co.za/wheelchair-tennis-day-2-results-of-the-polokwane-open/ Mon, 27 Jun 2016 06:27:40 +0000 http://news.media.co.za/?p=4745 Results of the Airports Company South Africa Polokwane Open, an International Tennis Federation (ITF) Futures tournament part of the UNIQLO Wheelchair Tennis Tour being played at Polokwane Tennis Club in Polokwane on Sunday. RSA unless stated Quarter-final round Singles Men 1-Leon Els bt 8-Mayenzeke Gwija 6-2 6-1 2-Mzwanele Thentsi bt Sean De Hilster 6-2 6-0 […]

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]]> Four SA Wheelchair Tennis Stars Qualify for Rio https://news.media.co.za/four-sa-wheelchair-tennis-stars-qualify-for-rio/ Mon, 27 Jun 2016 06:25:50 +0000 http://news.media.co.za/?p=4738 The International Tennis Federation (ITF) on Friday announced the full list of singles entries for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Tennis Event at the Olympic Tennis Centre in Barra Olympic Park on 9-16 September. Among the stars who qualified are four South African aces, two-time Grand Slam champion Lucas Sithole, the country’s top women’s player Kgothatso […]

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]]> Sithole Upbeat ahead of the Japan Open https://news.media.co.za/sithole-upbeat-ahead-of-the-japan-open/ Mon, 09 May 2016 09:39:15 +0000 http://news.media.co.za/?p=4376 The ever-positive South African world number three quad ace Lucas Sithole is positive he can end the Paralympic qualification period on a high note as he prepares to depart for the Japan Open, an International Tennis Federation (ITF) Super Series tournament to be staged in Lizuka from 17-22 May 2016. “The super series tournaments are […]

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]]> Alcott stuns Sithole to set up SA double https://news.media.co.za/alcott-stuns-sithole-to-set-up-sa-double/ Fri, 08 Apr 2016 12:58:06 +0000 http://news.media.co.za/?p=4230 JOHANNESBURG, Friday, 08 April 2016. – World number one Dylan Alcott will be chasing double glory in South Africa after he stunned local favourite Lucas Sithole in the quads semi-final of the SA Open at Ellis Park Tennis Stadium in Johannesburg on Friday. The Australian celebrated success in his first visit to the country when […]

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]]> Montjane Out, Sithole advances at SA Open https://news.media.co.za/montjane-out-sithole-advances-at-sa-open/ Thu, 07 Apr 2016 14:34:46 +0000 http://news.media.co.za/?p=4228 JOHANNESBURG, Thursday, 07 April 2016. – South Africa’s Lucas Sithole remains on course in his title defence, but compatriot Kgothatso ‘KG’ Montjane was among the casualties as several seeds fell on quarter-final day in the SA Open at Ellis Park Tennis Stadium in Johannesburg. Sithole set a date with world number one Dylan Alcott from […]

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]]> Griffioen running for Gauteng Open Glory https://news.media.co.za/griffioen-running-for-gauten-open-glory/ Mon, 04 Apr 2016 06:29:57 +0000 http://news.media.co.za/?p=4172 Jiske Griffioen laid the perfect foundation for her SA Open title defence with an excellent run in the Gauteng Open and the world number one aims to finish the week in style at the Gauteng East Tennis Complex in Benoni. The Dutch top seed disposed of compatriot Aniek van Koot in the semi-finals to book […]

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]]> Little Alfie comes of age at Gauteng Open https://news.media.co.za/little-alfie-comes-of-age-at-gauteng-open/ Mon, 04 Apr 2016 06:26:17 +0000 http://news.media.co.za/?p=4166 World number one Stephane Houdet dispatched defending champion Joachim Gerard in the men’s singles semi-finals to give himself a stab at a third Gauteng Open title, but the Frenchman’s feat was overshadowed by the adventures of unheralded Alfie Hewett at the Gauteng East Tennis Complex on Saturday. World number one Quads player Dylan Alcott broke […]

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]]> Sithole Primes for payback at Gauteng Open https://news.media.co.za/sithole-primes-for-payback-at-gauteng-open/ Fri, 01 Apr 2016 12:06:40 +0000 http://news.media.co.za/?p=4140 BENONI, Friday, 01 April 2016. – World number two David Wagner is the odds-on favourite in the Gauteng Open quads singles semi-final clash against South African tennis ace Lucas Sithole and the statistics definitely favour the three-time defending champion at the Gauteng East Tennis Complex in Benoni on Saturday. In 28 head-to-head contests, the American […]

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]]> Star-studded line up for South African wheelchair tennis tournaments https://news.media.co.za/star-studded-line-up-for-south-african-wheelchair-tennis-tournaments/ Tue, 29 Mar 2016 06:09:30 +0000 http://news.media.co.za/?p=4117 Monday, 28 March 2016, Johannesburg, South Africa. – More than 120 players from 21 countries are due to line-up for South Africa’s first two tournaments of the year. The first event is an International Tennis Federation (ITF) level 1 event and the Second, an ITF Super Series tournament. Both events are sanctioned by the International […]

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]]> Five South African players take wheelchair tennis challenge abroad https://news.media.co.za/five-south-african-players-take-wheelchair-tennis-challenge-abroad/ Tue, 08 Mar 2016 10:58:18 +0000 http://news.media.co.za/?p=3955 Tuesday, 08 March 2016, Johannesburg, South Africa. – South Africa’s top ranked wheelchair tennis players, Kgothatso Montjane will take part in the two-week US tournaments; Danny Mohlamonyane and Bongani Dlamini will compete in Israel; and Mariska Venter, Leon Els will battle it out in the two-week European tour this week – an opportunity made possible […]

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