President congratulates tennis star Kgothatso Montjane
The tennis ace from Seshego and her Japanese partner, Yui Kamiji, were crowned champions at Wimbledon.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated wheelchair tennis star Kgothatso Montjane on her win at the Women’s Wheelchair Tennis Doubles at Wimbledon.
Montjane and her Japanese partner, Yui Kamiji, beat Dutch duo Diede de Groot and Jiske Griffioen in straight sets to clinch the title.
Last year, Montjane and Kamiji had come second in the world-renowned grass court competition.
“Proud congratulations to our star from Seshego, Kgothatso Montjane, and her Japanese partner, Yui Kamiji, on their straight-sets win over Diede de Groot and Jiske Griffioen to become the 2024 Women’s Wheelchair Tennis Doubles champions at Wimbledon this weekend,” he said on social media platform X.
A third Grand Slam title together for Yui Kamiji and Kgothatso Montjane 🇯🇵 🇿🇦
The No.1 seeds defeat Diede De Groot and Jiske Griffioen 6-4, 6-4 to secure the Ladies’ Wheelchair Doubles title 🏆 pic.twitter.com/WSwm3mcLh4
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 14, 2024
The pair have enjoyed success together, reaching at least eight finals and clinching the 2023 US Open and the 2023 French Open titles.
“This victory at the home of the only major tournament played on grass crowns Kgothatso’s outstanding record in tournaments from Belgium and Switzerland, to the United States and Australia.
“We salute you, Kgothatso, on your life as a champion on and off the court, and we look forward to your continued success,” Ramaphosa said. – SAnews.gov.za
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