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| 15 Jul 2009 - Karl Davies | |
| Madagascan triumphs on ITF/CAT 12 & under circuit |
Jackinah Rakotosasy of Madagascar dominated the ITF/CAT 12 & under circuit which concluded last week in Pretoria, South Africa. The circuit featured 22 boys and 20 girls from the following ten countries: Botswana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
The circuit started with a two-day training camp followed by a South African Tennis Association (SATA)-sanctioned junior tournament in Belgrave. This tournament provided an opportunity for players in the region to test their skills against nationally ranked South Africans. The second tournament was an ITF event held at the University of Pretoria with only the invited countries participating against each other.
Rakotosasy won the two girls singles titles, defeating Sedi Jacobs of Namibia in both finals. In the boys singles, Chisomo Lumeta of Malawi beat Kukutha Motlojoa of Lesotho 62 63 in the first final, but went on to lose the second final to Alywn Mushonga of Zimbabwe 76 61.
Karl Davies, ITF Development Officer for Southern Africa said: "Thanks have to be extended to the hosts South African Tennis Association for their excellent hospitality. We are looking forward to the players continuing their training and competition and be ready if selected for the regional CAT 14 & under circuit."
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