Tennis South Africa

Day one 🎾🔥 The American Express Super 8 kicked off with over 520 entries bringing incredible energy to the courts. A full day of big matches, tough battles and it’s only the beginning. Bloem is alive with tennis 💥 Tennis is better #WithAmex #AmexJuniorSuper8

🇿🇦 The South African Wheelchair Tennis Team is set to represent the nation at the Africa World Team Cup Qualifier in Rabat, Morocco from 30 March to 3 April 2026! The team features Mpho Mhlongo, Bongumenzi Biyela, Pheeha Machaka and captain Moleboheng Molatudi. This exciting event serves as a pathway to the Paralympics, with the winning nation earning the opportunity to represent Africa at the Global World Team Cup later in September. Let’s get behind our players as they fly the South African flag high. 🇿🇦 #TeamSA

The South African junior teams are currently competing at the ITF/CAT J200 Cairo Africa Regional Championships U/18 in Cairo, Egypt from 22 to 27 March 2026. The U/18 boys team features Connor Doig, Dehan van Deventer, Oluhle Senti and Jeffrey Strydom, while the U/18 girls team includes Jahnie van Zyl, Allegra van der Walt, Roxy Bredenkamp and Lea Dube. The team is guided by national coaches Roxanne Clarke and Pieter Norval. In the boys’ singles, top seed Connor Doig received a first-round bye before exiting in Round 2 to Egypt’s Omar Kandil. Jeffrey Strydom and Dehan van Deventer were both eliminated in the opening round by Morocco’s Samy Iraqi and Egypt’s Mohamed Sherif respectively. Oluhle Senti secured South Africa’s only win in the boys’ draw, defeating Ondo Adjibi of Equatorial Guinea before exiting in Round 2 against Morocco’s Ali Missoum. On the girls’ side, top seed Jahnie van Zyl progressed from her bye to defeat Tunisia’s Zeinab Ayadi and Morocco’s Lina Bezza to reach the quarterfinals. Roxy Bredenkamp, seeded third, also advanced to the quarterfinals with wins over Egypt’s Habiba Habib and Sara Saad. Lea Dube battled past Zimbabwe’s Kudzai Chapepa to reach Round 2 before falling to Egypt’s Judy Tawila in the quarterfinals, while second seed Allegra van der Walt exited in Round 2 against Egypt’s Rahaf Mostafa. South African players have shown great fight at the J200 Cairo Africa Regional Championships. Unfortunately, none of the boys advanced to the quarterfinals, but the girls are still going strong, with top seed Jahnie van Zyl and Roxy Bredenkamp both securing spots in the quarterfinals. #TeamSA

To further support the development of South Africa’s top junior tennis players, Tennis South Africa has introduced wildcard incentives for winners and finalists at the American Express Junior National Championships 🇿🇦 This initiative aims to provide players with valuable opportunities to compete at higher-level tournaments and gain important international ranking experience A strong step forward in creating meaningful pathways for our junior athletes as they progress in their tennis journeys 🎾 #AmericanExpressJuniorNationals

Have you entered your team yet? 🎾 Entries are still open for the 2026 American Express National Club Championships, make sure your team is part of the action. Hosted by Tennis South Africa and proudly sponsored by @AmericanExpress, this premier club competition celebrates the spirit of community tennis across South Africa 🇿🇦 💰 Over R200,000 in prize money 👫 Teams of 2 men & 2 women 🎾 Men’s Doubles | Women’s Doubles | Mixed Doubles 🏆 National bragging rights up for grabs Get your team together and secure your spot today! 👉 Enter here: forms.gle/9QdE53UEhWSoUJ… Tennis is better #WithAmex #AmericanExpress #AmexNationalClubChamps

The @Renault_SA Clay Court Masters Series returns in 2026, bringing top junior and open competition back to the world-class Italian red clay courts at North West University in Potchefstroom. Following a successful launch last year, this season raises the stakes with upgraded Grand Prix ranking points, giving South Africa’s tennis players an even bigger incentive to compete and climb the national rankings. From U12 and U14 to U16 and Open divisions, the series continues to create rare opportunities for players to gain valuable clay court experience right here at home an important step in preparing for higher-level international events. Proudly presented by Renault South Africa, Tennis South Africa, and North-West University. Who’s ready to compete on clay? 🔥 #RenaultClayCourtMasters #TennisSouthAfrica #NWU #Renault #ClayCourtTennis

🏆 Winning schools at the National Finals will WIN R25 000 worth of tennis equipment! Enter the 2026 @rcs_group RCS Rising Star Tennis Competition and give your school the chance to compete on a national stage. 🏫 Primary School Tennis ♿ Wheelchair Tennis Get your school involved and be part of a programme that’s helping grow tennis across South Africa. 👉 ENTER NOW: forms.gle/BJNHETypSoDuCG… #RCSRisingStarTennis

🎾 Did you know? Players from Quintile 1–3 schools can combine to form a team! Players with physical disabilities can also combine to create a team. This means more schools now have the chance to enter the 2026 @rcs_group RCS Rising Star Tennis Competition! Think your school has what it takes to shine on court? 🏫 Primary School Tennis ♿ Wheelchair Tennis Get your school involved and be part of a programme that’s changing the game. 👉 ENTER NOW: forms.gle/BJNHETypSoDuCG… #RCSRisingStarTennis

🎾 The Renault Masters Nationals, an ITF closed event, concludes today at the Gauteng East Tennis Complex. The tournament catering to players aged 30 to 80 years and attracted over 210 participants from across South Africa, showcasing incredible skill and longevity in the game. The Masters are proudly sponsored by @renault_sa. A massive thank you to all the players, organisers and supporters who made this event successful. #RenaultMastersTennis

Week two of our collaboration with Tshwane Tennis Development is building even more momentum as we continue expanding the game through vibrant Tennis Festivals that bring the sport straight into local communities, making tennis fun, welcoming, and accessible to all. 🎾 The JTI Festivals hosted in Menlyn and Garankuwa were an incredible success, buzzing with excitement and great energy. Proudly driven by @Renault_SA . 🚗 A heartfelt thank you to Akasia Pro Tennis Club at Wonderpark community Park and Garankuwa Tennis Club for nurturing tennis at community level. #TennisSouthAfrica

Who Will Be Crowned the 2026 National Club Champions? Entries are OPEN for the 2026 American Express National Club Championships, and we don’t want your team to miss out! 🎾 Proudly hosted by Tennis South Africa and sponsored by American Express, this premier club competition continues to power the heartbeat of community tennis across South Africa 🇿🇦 💰 Over R200,000 in prize money up for grabs 👫 Teams of 2 men & 2 women 🎾 Men’s Doubles | Women’s Doubles | Mixed Doubles Now’s the time to rally your squad, Enter today! 👉 Enter your team here: forms.gle/9QdE53UEhWSoUJ… Tennis is better #WithAmex #AmericanExpress #AmexNationalClubChamps

TSA, in partnership with Tshwane Tennis Development, continues to grow the game through an exciting Tennis Festivals, taking tennis directly to the communities and making the game accessible to everyone. This past Saturday JTI Festivals in Atteridgeville and Mamelodi were a fantastic success, filled with energy, enthusiasm, and plenty of smiles. The festival is powered by @Renault_SA, helping drive tennis development forward. 🚗 A big thank you to Nkomo Mall in Atteridgeville, Sausville Tennis Association, Denlyn Mall in Mamelodi and Impilo Tennis Club. #TennisSA

Have you entered your team? Entries are open for the 2026 American Express National Club Championships, and we don’t want your team to miss out! Proudly hosted by Tennis South Africa and sponsored by @AmericanExpress, this premier club competition continues to power the heartbeat of community tennis across the country 🇿🇦 Over R200,000 in prize money up for grabs 👫 Teams of 2 men & 2 women 🎾 Men’s Doubles | Women’s Doubles | Mixed Doubles 🔥 National bragging rights on the line Now’s the time to rally your squad and secure your spot! Enter your team here: forms.gle/9QdE53UEhWSoUJ… Let’s make 2026 bigger, stronger, and louder. Enter today! Tennis is better #WithAmex #AmericanExpress #AmexNationalClubChamps

Congratulations to Lloyd Harris on being crowned the 2026 Tenerife Challenger 2 champion on the ATP Challenger Tour! 🏆 Harris powered through the week and sealed the title in style, defeating Spain’s Alejandro Moro Cañas in the final. This victory marks Lloyds second ATP Challenger title of 2026. An incredible performance all around from Lloyd! 🙌 #ATPChallenger

🚨 Draw Announcement! 🚨 The Renault South Africa Davis Cup team will face Bosnia and Herzegovina in a home tie in the World Group II, set for September 2026! The draw took place today at the ITF headquarters in London, where the two nations were officially paired. This will mark the second meeting between the two nations. The last encounter was in 2020 in Bosnia, where South Africa went down 3–1 setting the stage for an exciting rematch on home soil this time around. The tie follows South Africa’s thrilling 3–2 victory over Montenegro in their World Group II play-off this past weekend. #DavisCup #TeamSouthAfrica

Good news! Your school now has the chance to enter the 2026 @RCSGroup_ Rising Star Tennis competition! We’re looking for the best primary and special school tennis teams in South Africa to compete for the crown. 🏫 Primary School Tennis ♿ Wheelchair Tennis The RCS Rising Star Tennis series is growing with the introduction of an Orange Ball category, created especially for younger primary school players taking their first competitive steps on court. 💫 All categories apply via entry link: 👉 Enter now: forms.gle/BJNHETypSoDuCG… #RCSRisingStarTennis

Victory for South Africa! 🙌 The @Renault_SA South Africa Team 🇿🇦 battled it out against Montenegro 🇲🇪 and came through with a thrilling 3–2 win to take the Davis Cup World Group II Playoffs tie. From clutch singles performances to ice-cold nerves under pressure, Team SA showed true heart to get the job done 🇿🇦 Mission accomplished, South Africa moves on to world group ll 📸: Barco Greeff #DavisCup #TeamSA #SAvsMontenegro

South Africa levels the tie! 🇿🇦 No.1 Philip Henning defeats 🇲🇪 No.1 Petar Jovanović 6–3, 6–2 in the third singles rubber. Henning’s win brings the tie to 2–2, setting up a winner-takes-all finale. DECIDER UP NEXT 🇿🇦 No.2 Alec Beckley vs 🇲🇪 No.2 Aleksa Krivokapić One match. Everything on the line. Let’s go, Team SA! 🇿🇦 #DavisCup #TeamSA #SAvsMontenegro