Tennis champions to be crowned today at Youth Games

The African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games will crown its tennis champions today in both the boys’ and girls’ singles finals at Olympia’s Central Tennis Courts in Windhoek.The tournament has seen players from eight countries, including hosts Namibia, Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and South Africa, serve up thrilling rallies and tightly contested matches since Sunday. The tournament now heads into its final showdown.Yesterday’s semi-finals kept spectators on the edge of their seats, with finalist spots hanging in the balance until the last point.Girls’ singles finalSouth Africa’s second seed Abigail Vosloo faced fourth seed and compatriot Jess Schilz in a tense all-South African semi-final. Schilz edged out Vosloo in a three-set battle, winning 7-5, 4-6, 7-5 to advance to the final.Reflecting on the match, Schilz acknowledged the challenge. “She played well and made it tough for me. I’m now going to give it my all in the final. I’m really looking forward to some good tennis!”Schilz will take on Zimbabwe’s top seed, Sasha Chimedza, who delivered a commanding 6-1, 6-2 victory over fellow Zimbabwean Tadiwanashe Mauchi in the other semi-final.Chimedza admitted she had to stay sharp against a familiar opponent. “We’ve played each other since we were children. I played my best and hoped for the best result because that’s what we came here for,” she said.Boys’ singles finalIn the boys’ singles, South Africa’s third seed Dehan van Deventer advanced after Angola’s top seed Daniel Domingos was forced to retire due to injury, trailing 6-3, 5-3.“I played him right and took the crucial points from him. Headed into the finals, I will try not to overthink it. I am feeling good and looking forward to repeating today’s result,” said Van Deventer.Botswana’s finalist, second seed Ntungamili Raguin, beat Angola’s Emerson Pedro 6-3, 6-1 to secure the final spot.The result made Raguin determined to clinch the gold medal up for grabs today.“I will make sure I am well rested and ready for tomorrow’s final,” he said.– mariud@nsh.com.na

Tennis champions to be crowned today at Youth Games

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Namibian Sun 2025-11-03

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Tennis champions to be crowned today at Youth Games

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