Kgothatso Montjane Makes History as First Black Woman to Win Wimbledon Doubles Trophy

Seshego born,Kgothatso Montjane and her Japanese, Yui Kamiji won the 2024 women’s wheelchair doubles championship match at Wimbledon.

(The Post News)- On Sunday, July 14, at the All-England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, England, history was made as Kgothatso Montjane from Seshego in Limpopo, became the first black woman to win a Wimbledon doubles title, alongside her Japanese partner Yui Kamiji, as they claimed the 2024 Wimbledon women’s doubles championship.

In an intense tennis match, Montjane and Kamiji defeated the Netherlands’ Diede de Groot and Jiske Griffioen in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4.

They then easily defeated Zhu Zhenzhen and Xiaohui Li in the semifinals, winning 6-2.

Finally, they overcame the greatest obstacle to win the title in 1 hour and 33 minutes without dropping a set.

Having been silver finalists in the previous year’s competition, Montjane and Kamiji expressed their immense honour and happiness with this triumph.

Their journey to the championship included a quarterfinal victory over American Dana Mathewson and Japanese player Manami Tanaka, with a decisive 6-3, 6-2 win on Thursday.

Monjane is well-known for his commitment to the sport and her proficiency in it, having made major national and international achievements.

She has competed in international competitions and represented South Africa in events like the Paralympics, demonstrating his noteworthy accomplishments in the sport.

Having won numerous Grand Slam titles in both singles and doubles, Yui Kamiji boasts an excellent record. For several years, Kamiji has been a dominant force in wheelchair tennis, consistently ranked among the world’s best players.

In victory, both players proudly raised their countries’ flags, a testament to their determination and hard work.

Limpopo Premier, Phophi Ramathoba went on social media platform, X to congratulate the player for raising the flag high.

“Congratulations to Kgothatso Montjane, our fuel from Seshego, for being the first back woman in Africa, to win Wimbledon trophy. Today she won the doubles finals. Limpopo young women from humble beginnings continue to fly our flag high. They continue to inspire our girls,” she wrote.

Winning the 2024 Wimbledon women’s doubles championship required immense dedication and effort, making their triumph all the more remarkable.