Monday, November 29, 2010

Ronel Louw and Wessel Kemp have emerged as victors of the 2010 KIA Amateur Australian Open National finals which were played at the University of Pretoria from the 26 – 28 November, 2010. Ronel and Wessel will now represent South Africa at the World Finals to be held in Melbourne, Australia, in January 2011.  Ronel is a previous winner of the event having competed in Australia in 2003.
After two days of qualifiers Louw and Kemp reached the finals with the women’s final taking place first.  Louw (47) took on a younger Lisa Van Der Riet (33).  Both players know each other exceptionally well:  “We are great friends and play a practise match against each other every Thursday,” said Louw.  “I did not think I would beat her, but it was my day and I feel so privileged to be going to Australia in January – again!” 
It was then up to the men to clinch the deal.  “I had beaten Lisa, but it was now up to Wessel to win so that we were indeed the couple to be going to Australia.  I was very nervous for him as it was a case of the two older ladies competing and the two young coaches.  Wessel Kemp, who was my partner and is my coach and Dawie Eybers, who is Lisa’s coach and partner” said Louw. 
The men were 6 games all with Kemp needing one more point to win the set, but the situation was too much for the youngster and he hit the ball into the net to give his opponent another chance.  But Eybers did not make the most of the advantage he was presented with and Kemp did not make the same mistake twice.
Having won both the Men’s and Women’s sets the game did not have to go into mixed doubles and Louw and Kemp are on their way to Australia.
“I compete in the Kia Amateur Australian Open even every year.  I won in 2003 and since then have managed to reach the semifinals once and was even beaten in the Final a couple of years later.  I can’t wait to play in the Kia world finals and then stay on to see the top players competing in the Kia Australian Open.  My favourite player is Roger Federer and I would like to see him in action again,” said an excited Louw.

The couple will be competing against 14 other countries in the Kia Amateur Open Tennis world finals including:  Germany, France, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Libya, Jordan, Nigeria, Chile, USA, Korea, Australia, New Zealand, China. All players will then experience a 4-day hospitality package including watching the Australian Open.
In addition to the Kia Amateur Australian Open tournament, Kia Motors is the major sponsor of the Australian Tennis Open – one of four Grand Slam tournaments.
“This sponsorship allows Kia the opportunity to reach many of our target market.  Whereas the players were all from Gauteng this year, next year we are looking to branch out to most of the other provinces,” said Vinola Pillay, Marketing Manager, Kia Motors.

Kemp and Louw beat Dawie Eybers and Lisa van der Riet  2 - 0 in the final.


Wessel Kemp in action in the final of the KIA Amateur Australian Open played at the University of Pretoria today (Sunday 29 November 2010).  Kemp and his partner Ronel Louw beat Dawie Eybers and Lisa van der Riet  2 - 0.

Ronel Louw in action in the final of the KIA Amateur Australian Open played at the University of Pretoria today (Sunday 29 November 2010).  Louw and her partner Wessel Kemp beat Dawie Eybers and Lisa van der Riet  2 - 0.

Wessel Kemp and Ronel Louw with the trophy after winning the KIA Amateur Australian Open played at the University of Pretoria.  

QUARTER FINAL RESULTS ON SECOND DAY OF THE KIA AMATEUR AUSTRALIAN OPEN QUALIFIER

The quarter final results are in and the winners to be announced on Sunday, 28th November, will each receive an expense paid trip for two to attend the 2011 Australian Open and represent South Africa in the 2011 KIA Amateur Australian Open World Final.



Name

Name
Tie Score
Match Scores (mixed doubles / ladies singles)
Wessel Kemp
Ronel Louw
defeat
Nico Viviers
Debbie  van Aswegan
2/0
6/3 6/2
Roland Grabe
Nicole Smith
defeat
Bradley Dores
Deborah Janssen
2/0
6/1 6/0
Dawie Eybers
Lisa van der  Riet
defeat
Uys Jordaan
Lisa Wade
2/0
6/3 6/5
Wim le Roux
Jeanna Schmidt
defeat
Danie Buys
Melrise Ungerer
2/0
6/1 6/0


For full event details please contact Lisa Wade: lisa@langazela.co.za or 082 904 1805



THE FIRST ROUND OF THE KIA AMATEUR AUSTRALIAN OPEN PLAY OFFS

The latest results from the first round of the KIA Amateur Australian Open national play offs are in and will reveal how the next session will be determined.
The winners to be announced on Sunday, 28th November, will each receive an expense paid trip for two to attend the 2011 Australian Open and represent South Africa in the 2011 KIA Amateur Australian Open World Final.



Name

Name
Tie Score
Jannie Schutte
Charelle Ungerer
beat
Riaan Verster
Antoinette Verster
2/1
Nico Hamman
Mariette Coetzee
beat
Andries Fourie
Hendrika Botha
2/1
Anton van de Venter
Lara Anderson
beat
Pieter Jordaan
Adele Rizzo
2/1
Matthew Maguire
Lauren Wood
beat
Lara Anderson
Christa Taljaard
2/1
Lino Ferreira
Michelle Rademan
beat
Greg Buitendag
Marita De Bie
2/1
Chris Meyer
Erica Bornman
beat
Anthony Fourie
Denise Otto
2/0
Jacobus Mogola
Bremien Botha
beat
Danie Erasmus
Elize Bezuidenhout
2/0
Marius van Dyk
Tamzon du Plessis
beat
Nyasha Mharakwara
Marleen Erasmus
2/0
Easy Peters
Hortemsia Nyamge
beat
Jeroen van der Meer
Rose van der Meer
2/0
Frederik Smook
Sonika Janse van Rensburg
beat
Etienne Steenkamp
Karen Steenkamp
2/0
Gerhard Young
Marisa Marais
beat
Sydwell Mathonsi
Hermi Day
2/0
Theo Hendriks
Zelda Paulsen
beat
Scott Leech
Tarryn Rose
2/0
Thomas Terseer Torsaa
Marlene van Schalkwyk
beat
Mulumba Kabela Michael
Meryl Anne Venter
2/0
Gideon Jordaan
Kgothatso Montjane
beat
Andre de Lange
Huibie Wepener
2/0



For full event details please contact Lisa Wade: lisa@langazela.co.za or 082 904 1805

Friday, November 26, 2010

Qualifiers for the Kia Amateur Australian Open start today

Today is the Start of the Kia Amateur Australian Open where two South Africans will qualify to play in the Amateur Australian Open next year at the same time and venue as the Australian Open.

There are 96 male and female club tennis players that are trying to join the winners of similar qualifying tournaments in Germany, France, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Libya, Jordan, Nigeria, Chile, USA, Korea, Australia, New Zealand, China, all countries where Kia have got a strong presence.

The tournament is being played over the weekend at the University of Pretoria and anyone can go along to watch.

The winners will get a 4 day all expenses paid trip to Australia and, if they are lucky like the last South Africans that qualified, they will get tickets to the Australian Open Men’s Final.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

IT IS ALL SYSTEMS GO FOR THE KIA AMATEUR AUSTRALIAN OPEN TENNIS TOURNAMENT

The entries for the 2010 KIA Amateur Australian Open tournament happening at the University of Pretoria, Sports complex this weekend (26 – 28 November) have surpassed expectations with 96 amateur tennis players having registered (48 couples).
The event offers a unique opportunity for amateur tennis players wishing to experience competing on a world stage. The winning male and female from this coming weekend’s tournament will travel to Melbourne, Australia between January 17 and 30, 2011, and will represent South Africa at the Kia Amateur Australian Open World Finals. They will be competing against 15 other countries including:  Germany, France, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, South Africa, Libya, Jordan, Nigeria, Chile, USA, Korea, Australia, New Zealand, China. All players will then experience a 4-day hospitality package including watching a match.
“The main objective of the tournament is to promote tennis at club level and offer amateur players the opportunity to watch professional tennis,” said Holger Losch, Tournament Director.
The KIA Amateur Australian Open national playoffs will commence on Friday, 26th November at the University of Pretoria with the round of 64. The round of 32 will be followed by 16 and then the quarter finals, on Saturday. The semis and finals will be played on Sunday, 28th November.
The KIA Amateur Australian Open was first played in South Africa in 2003 with Gauteng being the host Province. Between 2004 and 2006 the format changed and other provinces were brought in. 


LIST OF ENTRIES:


MALE
FEMALE
Marius  van Dyk
Tamzon du Plessis
Hendrik Pieterse
Jacqui Grove
Thinus Gouws
Christelle Kemp
Pieter Jordaan
Adelle Rizzo
Andries Fourie
Hendrika Botha
Bradley Brazington
Helena Mowatt
John Shaw
Elaine Nelson
Greg Buitendag
Marita de Bie
Andre Badenhorst
Joey Badenhorst
Chris Meyer
Erica Bornman
Danie Buys
Melrise Ungerer
Nico Hamman
Mariette Coetzee
Michael Martin
Stephanie Aubin
Riaan Verster
Antoinette Verster
Jacobus Mogola
Bremien Botha
Graham Young
Wendy Burdzik
Dawie Eybers
Lisa van de Riet
Leone Scheepers
Celeste Scheepers
Nico Viviers
Debbie van Aswegan
Anthony Fourie
Denise Otto
Jaco Jacobs
Elsa Kaestner
Wessel Kemp
Ronel Louw
Ettienne Steenkamp
Karen Steenkamp
Graham Griffiths
Sandra Loser
Marthinus Pienaar
Sone Ungerer
Jannie Schutte
Charelle Ungerer
Frederik Smook
Sonika Janse van Rensburg
Andrew Sethole
Wandise Jiyane
Elijah Rakomo
Nthabiseng Phala
Anton vd Venter
Lara Anderson
Teboho Mahanyele
Lebogang Mokone
Monty Motaung
Poppy Mbathani
Dundee Radebe
Ntha Mphahlele
Bradley Dore
Deborah Janssen
Danie Erasmus
Elize Bezuidenhout
Easy Peters
Hortemsia Nyamge
Theo Hendriks
Zelda Paulson
Lino Ferreira
Michelle Rademan
Andre de Lange
Huibie Wepener
Scott Leech
Tarryn Ross
Uys Jordaan
Lisa Wade
Thomas Terseer Torsaa
Marlene van Schalkwyk
Mulumba Michael
Meryl Anne Venter
Eduard Lemon
Elaine Jooste
Roland Grabe
Nicole Smit
Wim Le Roux
Jenna Schimdt
Lar Hendriks
Christa Taljaard
Jeroen van der Meer
Rose van der Meer


For full event details on the KIA Amateur Australian Open tournament, please contact:
Lisa Wade: lisa@langazela.co.za or 082 904 1805