Tournament aims to ignite interest in tennis

For more information or to join the team contact Dundee Tefo Radebe on 060 732 0791.

August 17, 2021

Jemma Pringle 1 minute read

Medals and trophy were given to the winners on the day. Photo: Supplied.

The Daveyton Tennis Club recently took part in a tennis tournament that Dundee Tefo Radebe put together to encourage players to take part in the sport.

Radebe is a qualified, accredited independent tennis coach and founder of the Daveyton Tennis Club.

“I requested to host my tournaments at Northmead Tennis Club, for our facility is not at the right standard for competitive tennis,” he said.

“I hosted the tournament to encourage players through prize money, as some are struggling to enter sanctioned tournaments for rankings (points).

“Our club is formed by young and old participants who don’t attend at the same day or time. It’s designed to promote the sport.”

Siphesihle Radebe in action as she stepped up to the net ready for her first swing. Photo: Supplied.

Alfred Thantsa (left, overall winner), Dundee T Radebe (organiser), Siphesihle A Radebe and Loyiso Matsha (runner-up). Photo: Supplied.

Loyiso Matsha was the runner-up on the day. Photo: Supplied.

The results were as follows:

• Overall winner: Alfred Thantsa took home the DTR floating trophy, a gold medal and a certificate for participation.

• Runner up: Loyiso Marsha took home a silver medal and certificate for participation.

• Third place to eighth place finishers received a bronze medal and certificate for participation.
For more information or to join the team contact Radebe on 060 732 0791.

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