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The Citizen
18-07-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Furrows dominate Rootman to clinch men's title
Second seed Shane Furrows crushed top seed Heinrich Rootman in straight sets to win the Ekurhuleni Amex Super Eight men's singles title at the Gauteng East Tennis Association (GETA) complex on July 17. Furrows dominated both the long and short rallies, successfully containing Rootman's aggression to secure a 6-3, 6-2 victory. Rootman started with high energy and had several chances to take the first set, but he was inconsistent. While it wasn't an easy win, Furrows praised his opponent for making him work. 'I played well. Heinrich is very solid. I was 4–0 up in the first set, but he won three successive games, including two breaks. I thought I was in trouble, but I kept my head in the game and got through it,' said Furrows. While the opening point of the match was brief as Furrows took an early lead, the second featured a 19-ball rally that ended with a backhand winner from Furrows. Despite Rootman's powerful strikes, Furrows' calmness and experience made the difference. He raced to a 4–0 lead before a lapse in concentration allowed Rootman to win the next three games. However, Furrows quickly regained control, using a combination of power, placement, and pressure to force unforced errors from his frustrated opponent. He closed out the set by winning the final two games, 6–3. The second set saw continued long rallies, though less drama. Furrows took the first two points, and while Rootman clawed back to 2–1, he couldn't keep up with Furrows' tactical play. The second seed maintained the upper hand in the serving battle to close out the match 6–2. Rootman acknowledged Furrows' dominance: 'It was a tough match. We played a couple of insanely long rallies. Credit to Shane. I think he missed five balls in the entire match. He didn't miss the big points. I was playing out of my comfort zone and it forced me to miss some balls.' Other results: Women's singles final: Unseeded Bosnian Iman Bajramovic defeated fourth seed Almè van Schalkwyk 6–3, 6–2. 'I'm happy I won because I went through many mental blocks to get to playing strong and getting match points,' said Bajramovic. U12 girls' final: Paris Omenogor beat Emma van Rooyen 6–1, 6–2; U14 girls' final: Kamogelo Plaatjie beat Lisa Jonker 6–3, 6–0; U16 girls' final: Wendy Modiba (Limpopo) beat Megan van Vuuren 6–1, 6–2; U12 boys' final: Cole Joyce beat Judah Brasg 7-6, 6-3; U14 boys' final: Johann van der Walt beat Veer Trikamjee; U16 boys' final: Jordan James Haynes beat Luke Verwey 6–3, 6–3. Also Read: The Corner Flag: Courts are rotting away Also Read: Clinical Sikhosana and Aksak win ITF tourney at GETA At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Local SPAR Win A Car winner drives off in style
'I just did my shopping and here I am with a new car!' These were the words of Pretoria resident Chantelle Rootman, the lucky winner of a brand-new fiery red Hyundai Grand i10 Sedan as part of SPAR's Win A Car competition, upon receiving her prize from SUPERSPAR Menlyn Maine recently. Rootman, who described the feeling as 'unreal', expressed her joy and disbelief at the handover, thanking SPAR for the incredible surprise. She is one of 50 lucky winners from across the country in this year's thrilling SPAR Win A Car competition. For 2025, the nationwide promotion once again captured the hearts of SPAR shoppers, running for eight weeks from April 22 to June 22. Customers entered by purchasing any participating product, swiping their SPAR Rewards card at checkout, and were automatically entered into the draw. Winners were selected through a verified digital system. This year's competition gave away 50 brand-new Hyundai Grand i10 Sedans, continuing SPAR's proud tradition of giving back to its loyal customers in a big way. The initiative has become one of SPAR's most anticipated annual events, bringing smiles and real rewards to everyday shoppers. As SPAR celebrates yet another successful campaign, the message is clear: loyalty pays off. Whether it's weekly groceries or a lucky entry, SPAR continues to go the extra mile to reward its community. Stay tuned for more winning moments as SPAR keeps driving joy across South Africa. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
