Abadala tennis goes down a treat in Uvongo
Convener Sharon van der Schyff was instrumental in seeing the tournament being added to the tennis calendar.
National ranking points were on offer at a new Tennis South Africa tournament held on the South Coast.
Named the Ugu Abadala (in isiZulu it means elders or seniors) it saw local players being joined by those from further afield when play took place at Uvongo and Douglas Mitchell tennis clubs, with finals held at Uvongo.
The two-day event enjoyed some wonderful winter weather, with wonderful camaraderie both on and off the court.
It was played in age divisions, but this does not restrict older players competing in younger divisions.
This sets things up perfectly for the annual Ugu Masters, set to take place in summer.
Before that, there’s the popular Ugu 190s taking place, starting on June 28, July 12, August 2 and September 13.
Teams must comprise two men and two women, with combined age not less than 190 years. Text Sharon van der Schyff for more information on 083 2631398.
RESULTS
Women’s singles 30: Sherryl Strathmore, runner-up Bongisa Nodada.
Men’s singles 30: Hennie du Preez, runner-up Darral Pillay.
Men’s singles 45: Lulamile Nompuku, runner-up Neal Khuzwayo.
Men’s singles 55: Martyn Nagtegaal, runner-up Johan van Niekerk.
Women’s singles 60: Pumla Xotyeni, runner-up Cathy Kirton.
Men’s singles 70: Ian Ackerman, runner-up Raj Naganna.
Women’s doubles 30: Zelda Smook/Ayanda Nteta, runners-up Pumla Xotyeni/Cathy Kirton.
Men’s doubles 30: Matt Brackenbury/Neal Khuzwayo, runners-up Darral Pillay/Trevor Pillay.
Men’s doubles 45: Alistair Mingay/Rene Dervaux, runners-up Grant Hlengwa/Lulamile Nompuku.
Men’s doubles 65: Martyn Nagtegaal/Richard Short, runners-up Colin Barker/Johan van Niekerk.
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