Connor Hubbert was the big winner at the Gauteng Ekurhuleni Tennis Association (GETA) end-of-year prizegiving, held at the GETA Complex in Lakefield on November 29.

The tennis sensation was named senior sportsperson of the year, capping what has been a standout year. Eli Beharie and Katherine Henderson walked away with the Boys’ and Girls’ Junior Sportsperson of the Year awards.

Emily Breed was named the most improved senior girl, while Seth Masterson won the most dedicated senior player award. Youngster Daniela Munro was named the most improved junior girl, and Sarah Whitehead won the most dedicated player award.

The event also included the capping of players who will represent the region at next month’s Interprovincial Championships.

The juniors (primary schools) tournament will be held at the Free State Stadium tennis courts in Bloemfontein, while the seniors will travel to the Groenkloof Tennis Club in Pretoria for the high schools tournament. Both tournaments start on January 8 and conclude on January 11.

The GETA IPT Teams:
U13
Girls: Katherine Henderson, Jadah Subban, Melina Ferreira, Daniela Munro, Masesase Dlamini, Tayla Tucker, Azelle Nienaber, Nkanyezi Gasela

Boys: Matteo Ostoja, Santiago Gomes de Jesus, Eli Beharie, Leon Bezuidenhout, Noah Wilkinson, Aidan McConnachie, Gregory Gililand, Tony Yang

U15
Girls: Camdyn Farah, Jessica-Sam Du Preez, Miné Visser, Lizé Van den Heever, Aliyah Petersen, Marché du Preez
Boys: Omphile Sekhute, Stephen Maré, Tristan Franas, Kade du Plessis, Marco d’Alessio, Micheal Yang, Njabulo Hlatshwayo, Nkazimulo Sigasa, Filip Pésic

U19
Girls: Jané du Preez, Tegan Brouwer, Azania Petersen, Morgan Bothma, Tatum MacNaughton, Ashley Moyo, Elena Odgers
Boys: JC Strauss, Dante Bolani, Wian Brown, Jerry Joubert, Nathan Diggeden, Blessing Dube, Tshepang Monama

GETA junior tennis chairperson Karen McRae congratulated all the winners and IPT players who received their provincial colours.

“Congratulations to all who have worked hard throughout the year. We are very proud to have you all representing GETA. A massive congrats to the special awards winners for their dedication, attitude, and all-round hard work,” McRae said.