01 Dec 2025

GABORONE -  Fresh from winning the International Tennis Federation (ITF) World Tennis Tour Juniors J100 boys’ singles tournament in Kenya three weeks ago, Ntungamili Raguin returned home brimming with confidence, ready to compete in the ITF J60 and J100 tournaments staged in Gaborone from November 17 to 29 respectively.

The young Motswana endured a grueling two weeks of back-to-back competitions at the National Tennis Centre, to ensure he reached the finals of both tournaments.

First was the ITF J60 where he reached both finals of the boys’ singles and doubles where he delivered two gold medals.

In the boys singles final, Raguin defeated Alex Lap Hang Hui of Hong Kong 6-4, 6-2 securing Botswana’s third title in the tournament’s history after previous victories by Denzel Seetso and Mark Nawa.

In the doubles’ final, Raguin, affectionately known as Ntunga, and his partner, Yanael Béranger of France claimed the ITF J60 doubles crown defeating Seabo Saleshando and Mengezi Sibanda of Zimbabwe 6-0, 6-3.

Following his J60 success, Raguin delivered yet another victory in the J100 as he won gold in the boys singles and silver in doubles.

Although visibly fatigued after three consecutive weeks of high-intensity matches, Raguin remained mentally locked in and refused to lose focus despite the physical toll.

The energy from lifting the J60 title in front of his home supporters rejuvenates the teenager and fueled his ambition to clinch the J100 trophy. Once again, he delivered.

In the J100 doubles, Raguin and his partner, Béranger settled for silver.

However, on Saturday, the partners briefly became ‘enemies’ when they faced each other in the singles championships match.

Ragiun won 6-2,6-3 becoming the first Motswana to win titles on three consecutive weeks of the World Tennis Tour Juniors circuit.

His ability to read opponents and capitalise on their weaknesses has distinguished him from his peers. His aggressive style of play and mastery of net points have become hallmarks of his game.

Raguin had earlier signalled his intent on the global stage when he won the ITF J100 boys’ singles final in Kenya, defeating Italian Mattia Baroni 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 in a fierce contest that lasted two hours and 15 minutes.

His recent victories at home now mark a defining milestone in Botswana’s junior tennis history

In a post match interview, Raguin said he was happy with the victory. ENDS