ZAMBIA’S rising tennis prodigy, Kombe Mabo Jr, is making headlines after a stunning performance at the International Tennis Federation (ITF) J30 tournament held in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. The 15-year-old, who entered the tournament as a self-sponsored player, demonstrated outstanding talent, determination, and maturity well beyond his years as he battled his way from the qualifying rounds to earn his first-ever International Tennis Federation (ITF) points. Despite the odds stacked against him, Kombe Jr’s journey in Bulawayo was a testament to resilience and focus. His campaign began in the qualifying draw, where he received a bye in the first round. In the second round, he dispatched Zimbabwe’s Casey Cox with a dominant 6-2, 6-1 victory, displaying superior court control and athleticism. Kombe...

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