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French Open: SA wheelchair stars Kgothatso Montjane, Donald Ramphadi into finals

By Garrin Lambley 10-06-23 16:00

South Africa’s wheelchair tennis stars Kgothatso Montjane and Donald Ramphadi both triumphed in their doubles semi-finals at the French Open, booking their places in the finals to be held at Roland Garros in Paris on Saturday. RESULT | Novak Djokovic beats Carlos Alcaraz to reach French Open final Montjane, the women’s world No 8 and a 2022 Roland Garros finalist, rebounded from […]

Novak Djokovic Deported from Australia

Novak Djokovic Deported from Australia After Losing Visa Battle in Court

By SAPeople 16-01-22 21:04

Australia, Reuters – Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic flew out of Australia on Sunday (January 16) after a court upheld the government’s decision to cancel his visa, capping days of drama over the country’s COVID-19 entry rules and his unvaccinated status. The unanimous ruling by a three-judge Federal Court bench dealt a final blow to Djokovic’s […]

Novak Djokovic’s Visa Cancelled by Australia

Novak Djokovic’s Visa Cancelled by Australia for Second Time

By SAPeople 14-01-22 13:52

MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Australia has cancelled tennis legend Novak Djokovic’s visa for a second time. The government said on Friday that Djokovic, who has not been vaccinated against Covid-19, may pose a health risk. Immigration Minister Alex Hawke used discretionary powers to again cancel the 34-year-old’s visa, after a court quashed an earlier revocation over […]

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Novak Djokovic’s Message of True Sportsmanship

By SAPeople 14-09-21 13:43

Novak Djokovic had a dream. The Serbian tennis superstar wanted to make world history at the US Open by becoming the first male player to win 21 Grand Slam singles titles. But that dream was dashed by a young Russian, Daniil Medvedev… who outplayed him on Sunday to win 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. If there were […]

Kevin Anderson at the French Open earlier this week. Photo: Rolan Garros

South Africa’s Kevin Anderson in 3rd Round of French Open in Paris

By SAPeople 03-10-20 13:45

South Africa’s Kevin Anderson is currently one set down in the third round of the French Open, playing against 22-year-old Russian Andrey Rublev. There have been mixed fortunes for South Africa’s two representatives in the men’s singles at the French Open in Paris, with Kevin Anderson winning his second round match and Lloyd Harris unfortunately […]

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South Africa Ends ATP Cup Campaign on a Happy High

By SAPeople 09-01-20 14:27

South Africa finished their ATP Cup campaign in Brisbane as runners-up to Serbia in Group A after a comeback victory over France 2-1. Represented by Kevin Anderson, Lloyd Harris, Raven Klaasen, Ruan Roelofse, Kholo Montsi (who broke into the Top 12 IFP Rankings this week) and Jeff Coetzee (captain), the country needed to win 3-0 […]

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South Africa’s Kevin Anderson Beats France in Close Match

By SAPeople 08-01-20 15:45

Representing South Africa, Kevin Anderson fought his way to a close victory against France’s Benoit Paire in Brisbane, Australia, on Wednesday evening local time at the ATP Cup. The first set went to the Frenchman, 6-2. In the second set, Anderson fought back for SA to level the match 7-6 against a frustrated Paire. In […]

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