Ntungamili Raguin — junior tennis player from Botswana, first Motswana to win ITF J200 singles title and reach Wimbledon Junior semi-finals.
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The Botswana Gazette
Orange Botswana has signed rising tennis player Ntungamili Raguin as a brand ambassador, expanding its youth-focused sports partnerships Orange Botswana has signed rising tennis player Ntungamili Raguin as its second brand ambassador as part of the company’s youth engagement and …
Raguin Named Orange Brand AmbassadorDaily News Botswana
… One of the standout moments came during the men’s doubles quarterfinals, where Ntungamili Raguin and Mark Nawa faced Australian pair Ty Host and Stefan Vujic in a thrilling encounter that attracted one of the tournament’s largest crowds. …
ITF success bolster host statusBotswana Sunday Standard
Sunday Standard Steep Learning Curve for Raguin at the Gaborone M15 ITF Tourney It was a tough professional debut for Ntungamili Raguin at the ITF (International Tennis Federation) Gaborone M15 tournament this past week. …
Steep Learning Curve for Raguin at the Gaborone M15 ITF TourneyDaily News Botswana
A local tennis doubles affair between Mark Nawa and Ntungamili Raguin as well as Seabo Saleshando and his partner, Tsholofelo Tsiang was a toast of the day during the World Tennis Tour Gaborone ITF mens and women $15,000, which is ongoing at the National Tennis Centre. …
Nawa and Raguin Storm To VictoryMmegi
… Amongst the standout athletes who will compete for the prestigious Sportsperson of the Year are Collen Kebinatshipi and Ntungamili Raguin. …
Hour of reckoning as BNSC holds Sport AwardsDaily News Botswana
… All eyes will be on Ntungamili Raguin, a standout junior making his debut on the World Tennis Tour. …
Eyes turn to ITF World Tennis Tour hostingWeekend Post
… In the Junior Male Sportsperson of the Year category, athletics prospect Justice Oratile will compete with tennis player Ntungamili Raguin and bowler Edwin Nyoka. …
Athletics Leads the Pack in BNSC Awards NominationsBotswana Sunday Standard
… Players like Ekoua Youri, Mark Nawa and Ntungamili Raguin, just to name three, are expected to be in the draw. …
Botswana to Host High Profile Tennis TournamentsNtungamili Raguin became the first Motswana to win a J200 singles title at the ITF J200 Miki tournament in Japan, also claiming the doubles crown with nine consecutive victories.
23 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Ntungamili Raguin became the first Motswana to win a J200 singles title at the ITF J200 Miki tournament in Japan, also claiming the doubles crown with nine consecutive victories.
23 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Local tennis player Ntungamili Raguin won both the singles and doubles titles at the ITF J200 Miki tournament in Japan, becoming the first Motswana to achieve such a feat. The Botswana Tennis Association president said the victory demonstrates Ntungamili's resilience and will place him in the World Junior Top 50.
22 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Ntungamili Raguin has qualified for the US Open Junior Boys main draw in New York after defeating America's Izyan Ahmad 7-5, 7-6 (9) in the qualification match. The Botswana Tennis Association president says Raguin's achievement in reaching multiple Grand Slam main draws is inspirational for young players in the country.
7 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana tennis player Ntungamili Raguin became the first from his country to reach the semi-finals of the Wimbledon Junior Championships, partnering with Nigeria's Oluwaseun Peter Ogunsakin in doubles. The unseeded pair lost to the top-seeded Brazilian and Slovakian players in the semi-final match tiebreak, but both players became the first from their respective nations to reach a Junior Grand Slam semi-final.
14 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Junior Sportsperson of the Year Raguin will compete in the Wimbledon qualifying tournament today and tomorrow at Roehampton, London, needing to win two consecutive matches to qualify for the main draw.
2 July 2026 · Mmegi →
17-year-old Ntungamili Raguin lost in qualifying at the J300 Roehampton Championships but achieved Botswana's first-ever international match win on grass with a comeback victory over the United States' Agassi Rusher. He now targets the Wimbledon Junior Championships qualifiers scheduled for July 2–3 in London.
29 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana won its opening Davis Cup match against Ghana—its first victory over Ghana in head-to-head play—but lost to Kenya to set up a deciding match against Algeria. Ntungamili Raguin won key singles and doubles matches against Ghana but fell short in the Kenya doubles, leaving the tie to be decided in the final round.
19 June 2026 · Mmegi →
Athletics legend Isaac Makwala has established the Isaac Makwala Foundation, to be officially launched on 19 June at the Gaborone International Convention Centre. The foundation aims to preserve his legacy and create opportunities for young people through sport development, education, mentorship, youth empowerment and social impact programmes.
8 June 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Botswanan tennis player Raguin lost 2-6, 2-6 to a Latvian opponent in the second round as he continues his early professional career. In January he became the first Motswana to compete in the junior Australian Open.
22 May 2026 · Mmegi →
Raguin recorded his first ITF professional victory on Tuesday, defeating Talic 7-6, 6-1, 6-2 in nearly three hours and earning his first ATP ranking point. The player previously debuted on the junior grand slam in January and ranks in the top 50 in juniors.
20 May 2026 · Mmegi →
Orange Botswana has signed rising tennis player Ntungamili Raguin as a brand ambassador as part of the company's youth engagement and sports development initiatives, under the tagline "Dream Bigger."
20 May 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Gaborone hosted the ITF World Tennis Tour M15 and W15 events, attracting over 500 entries from 28 countries across six continents. The tournaments demonstrated international confidence in Botswana as a capable host of world-class sporting events.
19 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Ntungamili Raguin, 17, lost his first professional match at the ITF Gaborone M15 tournament, falling 7–5, 3–6, 5–7 to USA's Preston Brown. The youngster led 5–2 in the deciding set but attributed early nerves and fatigue to his inability to convert match points.
18 May 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Mark Nawa and Ntungamili Raguin defeated Seabo Saleshando and Tsholofelo Tsiang 6-4, 6-2 in the Men's Doubles first round of the World Tennis Tour Gaborone ITF tournament at the National Tennis Centre.
12 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana's National Sports Commission is holding its Sport Awards ceremony, with Collen Kebinatshipi and Ntungamili Raguin among standout athletes competing for Sportsperson of the Year. The event, new CEO Olebile Sikwane's first since taking office in January, celebrates the country's sporting achievements including the successful World Relays 2026 and notable performances in athletics and tennis.
8 May 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana will host the International Tennis Federation (ITF) World Tennis Tour Men's and Women's 15k events at the National Tennis Centre from May 11–13, with over 300 men and 200 women from countries including the United States, France, China and Australia having submitted entries. The Botswana Tennis Association vice president described the international interest as validation of the nation's reputation for peace, security and world-class hospitality.
7 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Botswana National Sport Commission announced nominees for the 45th Botswana Sports Awards, with the Botswana Athletics Association securing eight nominations. Sprint athlete Collen Kebinatshipi is nominated for Sportsman of the Year, competing against footballer Goitseone Phoko and judoka Tumiso Phuthego, while athlete Oratile Nowe represents athletics in the Sportswoman of the Year category.
28 April 2026 · Weekend Post →
The Botswana Tennis Association will host two ITF M15 and W15 tournaments from 11–23 May 2026 and the 2026 Billie Jean Cup Group 3 Africa tournament from 13–18 July 2026, as part of its strategy to develop the country's tennis and generate economic returns; hosting international tournaments in 2025 generated P6 million in revenue and created 200 seasonal jobs.
23 April 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →