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Kevin Anderson and Lloyd Harris played an exhibition match in Soweto on February 2. A match that gave South African tennis hope. (Lefty Shivambu/Gallo)

Do we finally have a reason to be excited about tennis in SA?

After years of struggle, the sport seems to be taking some genuine steps in the right direction at local level

Frances Tiafoe of the U.S. in action during the match against Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov. (Reuters/Edgar Su)

Rise of Tsitsipas and Tiafoe — new era or false dawn?

And every 12 months as the first Grand Slam heralds a fresh season they come… and they go.

South Africa’s Philip Henning (17) shows, during a tennis match in Pretoria, just why he’s ranked the 50th best junior tennis player in the world. (Oupa Nkosi/M&G)

Searching for the next Kevin Anderson

South African tennis is enjoying a revival as our young players rocket up the world rankings

Kevin Anderson.

Anderson to continue representing South Africa

Kevin Anderson, who lives in Gulf Stream in Florida and is married to an American, applied for US citizenship a few years ago

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Djokovic wins fourth Wimbledon title

Djokovic beat South Africa’s Kevin Anderson for the title on Sunday

“With respect to reference to litigation, this means that the IDC has instituted legal action to recover the R37.5-million as well as the R250-million in accrued interest,” says Patel. (David Harrison/M&G)

Djokovic aims to turn despair into triumph with fourth Wimbledon title

The 31-year-old former world number one won the last of his 12 majors at the 2016 French Open when he completed the career Grand Slam

Kevin Anderson.

‘I just went after it’ — Anderson recalls saving match point

It was Anderson’s fist win over Federer at his fifth attempt. In fact, he had lost all 10 sets he played against the Swiss in their prior meetings

Switzerland’s Roger Federer attends a press conference after losing his quarter final match against South Africa’s Kevin Anderson.

‘It’s terrible’: Stunned Federer feeling low after Wimbledon shock

It was Federer’s earliest departure from Wimbledon since his shock second round defeat against Sergiy Stakhovsky in 2013

Kevin Anderson

Epic five-setter: Anderson defeats Federer at Wimbledon

From match point down in the third set, South Africa’s Kevin Anderson recovered to beat defending champion Roger Federer

In some quarters there has been negativity towards Anderson

TSA admits not giving Anderson enough support

Glover said Anderson’s run in New York will do wonders for the game in South Africa and they will be looking to capitalise to help grow the game.

When I’m taking care of the stuff I need to, the ranking will take care of itself. It’s great to see the jump I’ve made and the spots I have been able to climb, something I can be very proud of.

Gutted yet pleased, Anderson hopes to build on US Open loss

Kevin Anderson says don’t count him out just yet even after an impressive two-week run to his first Grand Slam final ended in failure.

Elated Syrian football fans

Underdogs eye a weekend of glory

From the football pitch to the tennis court, there’s blood, sweat and tears in abundance

Guerilla art group Tokolos Stencil Collective poses dirty challenges to audiences and the art gallery.

Murray ousted by Anderson at US Open

South African 15th seed Kevin Anderson stunned British third seed Murray to end his run of 18 consecutive major quarter-finals since the 2010 US Open.

Kevin Anderson.

‘I was a little bit disappointed’ – SA’s Kevin Anderson

Kevin Anderson has expressed disappointment about his loss to Rafael Nadal at the Australian Open.

It’s SA or nothing for Kevin Anderson

A change in the International Tennis Federation rules makes it impossible for tennis players to switch their allegiance and play for another country.

SA’s Klaasen reaches his highest doubles ATP ranking

Raven Klaasen – who reached the final of the men’s doubles at the Australian Open – has reached his highest ever doubles ranking.

Anderson faces milestone match against Wawrinka

South African tennis player Kevin Anderson is to face Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka in the fourth round of Indian Wells.

Durban-born Australian Open director Craig Tiley with 2014 women’s champion Li Na and 380 ball boys and girls.

SA tennis can still rally

South African Craig Tiley, the man behind the Australian Open, says a "think big, act boldly" plan will turn things around for local tennis.

Anderson misses out to rising star Tomic in Sydney

Australian Bernard Tomic has clinched his first ATP Tour title with a win over South African Kevin Anderson in the final of the Sydney International.

Tsonga injury hands Hopman victory to Anderson

South Africa beat France 2-1 at the Hopman Cup when Jo-Wilfried Tsonga had to retire in the deciding mixed doubles with a groin injury.