Maremeni chases tennis dream
READ | Swiatek hits out at 'too intense' schedule for top tennis stars
Her career took off in 2022, and in just three years, she has made a name for herself on the circuit.
Maremeni has already earned top honours in several events and aims to add the Gauteng Super Eight tournament. eNCA reporter Siphokazi Malinga filed this report.
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Maremeni chases tennis dream
JOHANNESBURG - Kutlwano Maremeni is serving aces, chasing her dream of becoming one of the best tennis players South Africa has ever produced. READ | Swiatek hits out at 'too intense' schedule for top tennis stars Her career took off in 2022, and in just three years, she has made a name for herself on the circuit. Maremeni has already earned top honours in several events and aims to add the Gauteng Super Eight tournament. eNCA reporter Siphokazi Malinga filed this report.
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