Seventy four players brought their A-game to the Hilton Adult Tennis Tournament for 2025

A Weekend of Aces, Action, and Friendship at the Hilton Adult Tennis Tournament!

 

The Hilton Adult Tennis Tournament served up an unforgettable weekend of tennis, laughter, and community spirit on July 26 and 27, 2025. Despite a gloomy start to Saturday that threatened to dampen the mood, nothing could rain on the players’ enthusiasm. Players had travelled from as far as Durban, Underberg and Vryheid as well as the local players from Pietermaritzburg, Howick and Hilton. Play began a little later than planned, but from the first serve to the very last point under the floodlights, the energy on and off the court was electric!

This year, 74 players brought their A-game to the Hilton Tennis Club, competing in men’s and ladies’ doubles on Saturday and mixed doubles on Sunday. The atmosphere buzzed with friendly rivalry, spectacular rallies, and plenty of good-natured banter. Courtside, fans cheered and caught up with old friends, making the event feel like one happy family gathering.

A huge thank you to Hilton Quarry Spar, whose generous sponsorship kept everyone smiling—not only with hampers for winners and runners-up, but also with mouth-watering meals throughout the weekend. Saturday night’s highlight was a hearty beef curry dinner that had everyone coming back for seconds.

The Hilton Tennis Club community went all out too; Mark de Voest donated balls as prizes. Members donated bottles of wine, baked homemade cakes so between the thrilling matches and the feasting, no one left hungry—or thirsty!

Here are the results:

In keeping with tradition, the tournament wasn’t just about winning but about sportsmanship and camaraderie. This year, the Buwalda and Wessels Memorial Trophy for best sportsmanship went to Chris Kruger from Underberg—who acknowledged every good shot, a true gentleman on and off the court.

Relive the spirit of the weekend by browsing the photo gallery on the Hilton Tennis Club Facebook page or through this link:  https://shorturl.at/hq8xT

Once again, the Hilton Adult Tennis Tournament proved why it’s a firm favourite on the local sporting calendar—a celebration of tennis, friendship, and the love of the game. Here’s to next year being even bigger and better!

Pictured below clockwise from top left: Fran Walters and Janet McBain (Most deserved), Dominic Moreno and Lukas Oosthuizen (Mens doubles winners), Chris Kruger (Buwalda and Wessels Memorial Trophy), Mitzi le Roux and Tracy Cook, Nellie Khuzwayo and Siphokazi Maphumulo, then Trish Doyle, Glenda Dallas, Jane Ackerman and Robyn Dyer.