Break disrupts Spain-based starlet's charge

Strong return: Youri will hope to pick up from where she left off when action resumes
Strong return: Youri will hope to pick up from where she left off when action resumes

PALAPYE: Spain-based Botswana tennis prospect, Refilwe Youri is hungry to get back to playing after the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) disrupted her fine campaign.

The starlet was crafting her name in the United Kingdom and Spain where she had started winning several tournaments before the outbreak curtailed her progress.

Youri has represented the nation in a series of tournaments since 2018. She started her exploits on the tennis court and swinging the racquet at a very tender age of three, inspired by watching his brother.

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