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The Citizen
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
Young tennis player plans to top his rankings by years end
With his goals for the year set on increasing both his Tennis South Africa (TSA) and Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) rankings, Constantine Covery is ready to take on what these goals inevitably require of him. Though this De La Salle Holy Cross College matric learner may see it as a challenge that he started tennis late, about five or six years after everyone else, it's his zeal for the game that is sure to see him break point against any server. Read more: Marks Park Tennis Championships showcase the best Constantine's best part of training has to be the physical intensity of it and being outside. 'I also love the friends I train with. They are some of my closest friends.' His typical, weekly training programme is five, one-hour strength and conditioning sessions, followed by an hour and a half squad session, with one private session a week for an hour. He'll also to try play sets with his friends twice a week. All that training leads to matches. He finds he mentally prepares for these by keeping things very simple and following a routine. 'I focus on my breathing and stick to the game plan. Physically, I warm up very well, with a hitting session before my match with priority being on feeling the ball well.' When it comes to the sport, outside of loving watching the skill and intensity at which his idol, former professional tennis player Rafael Nadal, plays at, he loves the mental and physical aspects of it. 'I am competitive, so I enjoy the competition at tournaments. I also love the aspect of skill, as it's not all about power, strength, speed, or endurance.' Though he knows that, as a junior, he lacks the experience of some of counterparts, as he started playing years after them, he has faith he can overcome whatever challenge this threatens to impose, through training as hard as he can, and playing as many tournaments as he is able. Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration! Have a story idea? We'd love to hear from you – join our WhatsApp group and share your thoughts! At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
News24
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
It's all love for tennis whites at Wimbledon
These days, a tennis skirt is a wardrobe staple. And, what better time to show off your tennis whites during Wimbledon? The finale of the English tennis tournament will take place on 13 July 2025. If you are following the game in South Africa, there are a few ways to join in on the festivities. From 11 to 13 July, Tennis South Africa and American Express are bringing the Amex Tennis Town back to Montecasino in Johannesburg. General manager of Tennis South Africa, Anthony Moruthane, says: 'We are absolutely delighted to welcome back Amex Tennis Town for another unforgettable celebration of The Championships, Wimbledon. This event brings the magic of this major tennis tournament to our local fans, allowing them to experience the thrill, tradition and excitement right here in Johannesburg.' This ticketed event is a celebration of style, entertainment, hospitality and family. If you're looking for a different scene, Stella Artois' soirée returns with its tennis edition following its racket club launch. Lloyiso, Ami faku, Manana, Lamiez Holworthy and more stars are set to light up the stage. When it comes to what to wear in your Wimbledon era, we've got you. Here are some outfit ideas that will have you serving the hottest look: Boity inspires a short suit for the courtside View this post on Instagram A post shared by Boity Thulo (@boity) Blue Mbombo's smart jacket View this post on Instagram A post shared by Blue Mbombo (@blue_mbombo) Nadia Nakai's prints and stripes View this post on Instagram A post shared by BRAGGA (@nadianakai) Anele Mdoda's tennis tweed View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anele Mdoda (@zintathu) Suit up like Pearl Modiadie View this post on Instagram A post shared by P E A R L 🔸 M O D I A D I E (@pearlmodiadie) Dress it up like Mbali Nkosi View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mbali Nkosi (@theembalinkosi) Add some colour: Thuso Mbedu's midi pleated skirt View this post on Instagram A post shared by Thuso Mbedu (@ Nqobile Khwezi in a pastel shade View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nqobile Khwezi (@nqobilekhwezi) Lamiez Holworthy-Morule in a MaXhosa print View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lamiez Holworthy-Morule (@lamiez_holworthy) Anele Zondo in a matching lavender set View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝒩𝑒𝓎-𝓉𝒽𝑒-𝒷𝒶𝑒 (@anele_zondo)
IOL News
30-06-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Rising junior tennis star Jahnie van Zyl keen to apply French lessons to KZN series
Rising junior tennis star Jahnie van Zyl is hoping to serve up a strong performance at the Curro Centre Court Series in Hillcrest, in the Upper Highway area of Durban, building on her recent debut performance at Roland Garros. The three-week series, in partnership with Tennis South Africa (TSA), features the men's and women's ITF Pro Tours. It begins with a W15 and M25 event from Monday, followed by a W35 and M15 competition next week, and ends with a W15 and M15 tournament from July 14 to 20. Players from around the globe will be competing for ATP and WTA ranking points and prize money. Van Zyl reached the quarterfinals of two of the weeks last year at Curro Hillcrest. She feels her recent Parisian sojourn in the qualifiers for the Roland Garros Junior Championships has helped her chances this year. 'It was a really amazing experience. I lost in the last round of qualies against a girl from Brazil. It was a tough match but I still learnt a lot,' the 16-year-old said. 'The first-round win was against the number one Australian girl under 16. It was really good win for me. 'It was a nice experience to see all the top women's players in real life, see how they play. I learnt so much from that trip and I'm really grateful that I got the opportunity to play there. 'After the French Open we went to Germany and played a few tournaments there. I lost in the quarter-finals in one of the tournaments and second round in one of the others. "It was still a good experience. I played against good players from around the world.' Danielle Chapman, who reached the round of 16 last year, at the age of 14, returns to the KwaZulu-Natal leg of the Centre Court Series with more match experience under her belt. Curro Hillcrest matric pupil Grace Koenig will also be in action, alongside Van Zyl's 18-year-old Billie Jean King Cup teammate Donna le Roux, who earned her first professional WTA points at last year's event.
