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

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

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.

Tennis South Africa’s chief executive Ian Smith remains confident the Soweto Open will survive another year.

Venus and Serena Williams have arrived in South Africa to raise funds and awareness around the inaugural Breaking the Mould initiative.