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IOL News
4 days ago
- Sport
- IOL News
Donald Ramphadi falls short in men's quad final at French Open, Montjane still in with title shot
Kgothatso Montjane reached the wheelchair tennis women's doubles final at the French Open, and the singles semifinal Wheelchair tennis star Kgothatso Montjane was in line for more doubles Grand Slam glory at the French Open on Friday, after she missed out on the chance to add a first singles crown to her Grand Slam collection. Donald Ramphadi lost in the men's quad wheelchair tennis final. The 31-year-old Ramphadi and Turkish partner Ahmet Kaplan lost 6-3 6-4 to No 1 seeds Guy Sasson (Israel) and Niels Vink (Netherlands) in the final. They had beaten the No 2 seeds Andy Lapthorne of Great Britain and Sam Schroder of the Netherlands 6-3 2-6 (10-7) in the semi-final. Montjane and Japan's Yui Kamiji beat top seeds Manami Tanaka of Japan and Zhenzhen Shu of China 6-1 6-4 to reach the decider. They were set face the Chinese duo of Xiaohui Li and Ziying Wang, the No 2 seeds, in the women's wheelchair doubles final later on Friday. Montjane upset China's Ziying Wang 6-2 6-4 in the singles quarter-final. But the South African ace lost 6-4 6-4 to No 2 seed Aniek van Koot of the Netherlands in Friday's singles semi-final. The doubles still represented a shot at redemption for the SA star.
Eyewitness News
5 days ago
- Sport
- Eyewitness News
Wheelchair tennis ace Kgothatso Montjane makes it to the Roland Garros semi-finals
JOHANNESBURG – Wheelchair tennis star Kgothatso Montjane booked her spot in the semi-finals at the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Thursday. Montjane defeated Chinas Ziying Wang 6-2, 6-4 to secure her spot in the semi-finals, where she will take on Dutch second seed Aniek van Koot. READ: Wheelchair tennis star Kgothatso Montjane makes it to the Roland Garros quarter-finals Montjane will be back on the court for doubles action later on Thursday alongside Japan's Yui Kamiji, the pair will face off against Ksenia Chasteau (FRA) and Diede De Groot (NED). The five-time Paralympian was last at Roland Garros at the 2024 Paris Olympics Games, where she had to withdraw due to personal issues. She reached the semi-final at the French Open in 2013, 2021 and 2022
Eyewitness News
6 days ago
- General
- Eyewitness News
Wheelchair tennis star Kgothatso Montjane makes it to the Roland Garros quarter-finals
Palesa Manaleng 4 June 2025 | 13:50 Kgothatso Montjane French Open wheelchair tennis Wheelchair tennis player Kgothatso Montjane arrived to a hero's welcome at the OR Tambo International Airport on 15 July 2024 after winning the Wimbledon Women's Wheelchair doubles final with her partner, Yui Kamiji. Picture: Katlego Jiyane/EWN JOHANNESBURG – Wheelchair tennis star Kgothatso Montjane is through to the quarter-finals of the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Tuesday. The three-time semi-finalist on the red clay beat Macarena Cabrillana of Chile 6-3 6-3 to set up a contest against No4 seed Ziying Wang of China in the quarters. The five-time Paralympian was last at Roland Garros at the 2024 Paris Olympics Games, where she had to withdraw due to personal issues. She reached the semi-final at the French Open in 2013, 2021 and 2022. READ MORE: Roland Garros: Kgothatso Montjane grabs doubles Grand Slam US Open: Kgothatso Montjane claims second grand slam of the year Montjane secures a spot in French Riviera Open quarter-finals In doubles, Montjane will partner with Yui Kamiji, the 2023 Roland Garros champions, as they begin their campaign on Wednesday. Montjane was the first African wheelchair tennis player to compete at Wimbledon when she was handed a wild card for the Wimbledon Grand Slam tournament in London in 2018. In 2012, she made Wimbledon history by being the first black South African woman to reach the final at Wimbledon while reaching the doubles final as well. Montjane competed at her first Paralympics in Beijing (2008), then in London and Rio de Janeiro. In 2018, she became the first African wheelchair tennis player to compete in the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open in the same calendar year. Meanwhile, in the quads event, Donald Ramphadi kicks off his campaign today against Dutch second seed Sam Schroder.
The South African
03-06-2025
- General
- The South African
Birthday girl Kgothatso Montjane wins Round 1 match at Roland-Garros
South African star Kgothatso Montjane won her first round wheelchair match against Chile's Macarena Cabrillana 6-3, 6-3 in windy conditions on court 11 at Roland-Garros on Tuesday. The win coincided with Montjane's 39th birthday. She mentioned that she was very chuffed when arriving at Roland-Garros this morning, she was asked if she was competing in the junior event! Prior to the commencement of the match, Kgothatso Montjane had some equipment issues with a broken strap on her wheelchair. It was repaired and then the repairs had to be redone. 'It's time for a new chair. This one is six-years-old. It might be tired.' Thankfully, the chair issues did not impact Montjane's performance, although there were some anxious moments prior to the match. 'I was just hopeful that they (organisers) would get me going.' There were potential issues with Montjane not being able to stay in her chair if the strap was not able to be repaired. 'If the strap was unable to be repaired, it would have made it challenging for the umpire as the rules state that I must be in the chair at all times.' Regarding her win, Montjane was not totally satisfied with her performance. 'It was a good win, but I honestly feel like it could have been better. 'I made the match difficult for myself. I felt like that I didn't use the court really well. 'I dropped quite a lot of balls short.' There were some positives for Montjane. 'However, I played well under pressure. After taking the lead in the first set, I felt like I should have taken control. 'I'm glad I managed to seal it up. 'It could be better. I'm not happy with the complete play.' Kgothatso Montjane described wanting more patience on her opponents serve. 'I was moving in too early, I had to wait and then I killed the momentum. 'I like it more when my opponent serves faster, and the ball has more energy. 'Otherwise, I have to create the energy myself.' Montjane outlined some areas of improvement she would like for her next match. 'I want to be more consistent, hit with more depth, and put more speed on the ball. I want more topspin with my forehand so that I don't continue to hit the balls long.' The conditions on court 11 consisted of a strong, swirling wind. 'The wind made it hard for my ball toss and I found it tricky to work out which way that the wind was blowing.' Kgothatso Montjane admitted that she was unlikely to celebrate her birthday as she is currently battling a neck injury as a result 'of playing for the last three weeks.' 'All I want to do is shower, get my neck worked on, and get as much rest as I can.' Montjane revealed that she supports Kaizer Chiefs and Manchester United. Kaizer Chiefs finished ninth in the recently-concluded Betway Premiership, while Manchester United fared even worse, ending 15th in the English Premier League. Kgothatso Montjane will need to show as much determination as it took supporting those teams this season when she next plays! Montjane will next be up against fourth seed Ziying Wang of China in the quarter-finals. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
