Tough week for local stars at World Tennis Tour
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | 0 Views |
Ntungamili Raguin. PIC KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Junior grand slam debutant, Ntungamili Raguin was amongst the headline acts, as he played on home soil for the first time since taking part in the Australia Open in January.
The week-long competition, which attracted top players from across the world, saw local stars in Mark Nawa and Tsholofelo Tsiang all fall in the first round.
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