'KG' Montjane's incredible wheelchair tennis success

She has won almost every major tennis tournament

- By Siyasanga Monoalibe

Deep in the twilight of her career at the age of 39, South African wheelchair tennis supremo, and now the four-time doubles Grand Slam champion, Kgothatso 'KG' Montjane will go down as one of the greatest differently abled tennis players to ever grace the court in the world.

Apart from all the accolades she has amassed throughout her highly decorated tennis career, Montjane’s tale and where she comes from, humble beginnings, make her success story even more amazing.

Born in Seshego on the periphery of Polokwane, Limpopo, on June 3, 1986, Montjane had a congenital disorder that affected both her hands and a foot. Fast-forward, at the age of 12, she was faced with one of the most difficult situations no parent would want their child to experience, as she had one of her legs amputated.

Despite the hardships and battles, KG did not despair, as the Seshego-born ace persevered and started her professional career as a tennis player at 19, and the rest is history.