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SEVEN Bulawayo players left the city yesterday for the New Winners tournament organised by Tennis Zimbabwe which starts at the Harare Sports Club today.
They will participate in the Under-10, 12, 14 and 18 boys’ and girls’ categories.
Players aiming at accumulating points for national team consideration are the Chapeta sisters Kuzivaishe and Kudzai, who will compete in the Under-10s, Joseph Magutshwa in the boys’ Under-12 as well as the Under-14s girls’ duo of Nicole Machikutire and Sarah Zhou.
Kushil Nathoo and Takudzwa Mawisire will represent Bulawayo in the Under-18 boys’ and girls’ categories respectively.
Adam Joelson from Bulawayo Tennis said the seven players would get a chance to exhibit their talent and enhance their opportunities to compete at ITF circuit competitions.
“This tournament is a platform for up-and-coming players to compete with some of the country’s top players, so that they get points for ranking purposes.
“This is a lifetime opportunity for these youngsters to go and exhibit their talent. They’ve trained hard and we’re confident they will do Bulawayo proud in Harare,” said Joelson.
Team
Under-10s (girls): Kuzivaishe Chapeta, Kudzai Chapeta
Under-12 (boys): Joseph Magutshwa
Under-14 (girls): Nicole Machikutire, Sarah Zhou
Under-18
Boys: Kushil Nathoo
Girls: Takudzwa Mawisire
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