Kruger is only 14 years of age, so her win in the older under 18 African Junior Championship age group no wonder has impressed the world.

The South African junior under 18 team recently dominated the African Junior Championships in Tunis, the Tunisian capital. The most notable win for South Africa came when Zoe Kruger won the Girls Under 18 title, upsetting second seed Dia El Jardi of Morocco 4-2 4-2 in the final.

The tournament organisers were forced to change the format to short sets when rain continuously disrupted play in the early rounds of the outdoor hard court championships.

Kruger in the quarter finals also upset fourth seed Nermeen Shawky of Egypt in straight sets. South Africa won a second title when favourites Bertus Kruger and Richard Thongoana won the boys doubles title. Kruger and Thongoana beat fellow South African team mates and second seeds Siphos Montsi and Phillip Henning in the final 1-4 4-1 (10- 7). Two South African boys, namely Siphos Montsi and Bertus Kruger, reached the boys singles semi-finals.

The strong performances by the South African players enabled the team to earn enough points to be named best performing team of the Championships. – Source: www.tenniss.co.za