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ZIMBABWE’S Simphiwe Malunguza put up a good show at the International Tennis Federation (ITF) J30 Maputo tournament recently to walk away with the girls singles and doubles titles.
The rising star beat South Africa’ Lea Dube 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 to win the singles title.
On her way to the final, she defeated fellow-Zimbabwean Rutendo Tom 2-6, 6-4, 6-4.
She joined hands with Charlotte Perks from Great Britain to beat the pair of Joanivia Bezuidenhout and Tatum Venter in the doubles’ final.
The tournament is part of the ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors and present players aged 18 and under with the opportunity to travel the world and develop their talent.
“Huge congratulations to Simphiwe Malunguza on an incredible double triumph at the ITF J30 in Maputo, Mozambique!
“Singles champion and doubles champion — what a phenomenal achievement! Your hard work, determination, and fighting spirit truly paid off,” posted Tennis Zimbabwe on their Facebook page.
