Montjane returns at French Open
SA wheelchair tennis star Kgothatso Montjane will make her return to competition at the French Open after a sevenmonth layoff due to Covid-19.
The wheelchair tennis event gets under way on October 7 in Paris and Montjane who missed ‚ the recent US Open will con‚ tinue her pursuit of her maiden Grand Slam.
After a successful US Open event it was a shred of clear evidence to show that there are safety protocols in place for everyone to be back to competition and that s what enhanced ’ my decision to go to Roland Garros. I m still anxious about ’ Covid-19, so will just need to make sure that I stay safe ‚” said Montjane.
Having missed the US Open in New York the world No 7 last ‚ played in a competitive match in January when she reached the Australian Open semifinals. The French Open which ‚ normally takes place in May ‚ was postponed by organisers due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.
It s been awhile since I have “’ played a competitive match and I m just longing to get back to the competition to test where my mind is in terms of competing ‚” she said, admitting that the transition from hard court to clay is going to be challenging.
It will be challenging but I ‚ am determined to go out there and challenge myself. I miss competing so I think I have pre‚ pared enough.”
Montjane will join fellow South Africans Lloyd Harris ‚ Kevin Anderson and Raven Klaasen in the tournament.