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Gig Guide: Davis Cup action, Artist Proof Studio's KZN debut and Oskido's Big Day Out lineup
This essential gig guide covers three major events in South Africa: the Davis Cup tie between South Africa and Bosnia and Herzegovina in Pretoria, Artist Proof Studio's…
Premier Padel kicks off in Pretoria and it is a giant leap for the sport in SA
The Premier Padel P1 main draw has begun in Pretoria, marking a historic moment as South Africa hosts an official padel tour for the first time. While local teams faced strong…
The trailblazing legacy of black women in tennis
Explore the transformative impact of black women in tennis, from Althea Gibson's pioneering courage to the dominance of the Williams sisters and the rise of new stars. Discover…
Wimbledon 2024: A thrilling tournament and a celebration of tennis excellence in SA
AMEX TENNIS TOWN, Nedbank’s collaboration with American Express, successfully promoted tennis development
Wimbledon to celebrate Federer career on Centre Court
There will be a special ceremony for the 41 year old on the court where his rise began
World Tennis Day uniforms that go hard
Tennis is one of fashion’s favourite sports, on and off the court
Serena Williams: Not just the best ever
For more than two decades we have had the privilege to watch an athlete who embodies black excellence
Osaka vows to have fun after making winning return from long break
The former world number one from Japan had mostly laid low before flying into Melbourne last week to prepare for her Australian Open defence
Q&A Sessions: Montjane: The unlikely tennis star
Kgothatso Montjane speaks to Athandiwe Saba about her becoming the first black woman South African player to reach the Wimbledon final, her ‘robotic’ leg, being a DJ and the love…
SCREEN GRAB: Funny, not funny
HBO’s Fake Famous is a humorous dive into the Instagram racket, but it misses the painful collateral damage of the influencer economy
Osaka crisis throws light on stars’ mental health and media ‘voyeurism’
The 23-year-old world number two, and four-time major winner, said she will now take a break from tennis, putting her participation at Wimbledon and even her home Olympics at risk
‘No-vax’ Djokovic against compulsory coronavirus vaccination
The Serbian tennis ace, who is in lockdown in Spain, spoke out against being forced to receive a vaccination in order to travel to tournaments
The making of an African tennis champ
The singular vision behind the Anthony Harris Tennis Academy means giving South Africa’s young talent an equal opportunity to excel, irrespective of background or financial means
Covid-19 red cards major events
Sporting events, from football and tennis to rugby and cycling, on this year’s calendar are in doubt
How the coronavirus has hit global sport
Here is a look at the effects on sport of the coronavirus, which on Monday had killed over 3 800 people while infecting more than 110 000 in over 100 countries