Player Bio
Adam van Harte
Adam van Harte will be departing for Sweden soon as he takes his place on the A1 Padel tour in Sweden. Adam is no stranger to the A1 Padel tour as he has played in the A1 Cape Town Master which was the first leg of the tour.
Get to know Adam:
Name: Adam van Harte
Age: 22
Height: 183cm
Residence: Cape Town
Position: drive
Strength: backhand volley
Profession: Student (BSc Physio at UCT)
Before padel: Tennis (from age 7)
What does going to Sweden mean to you: a blessing and an opportunity to show my ability but also learn
What are you most excited about: Experiencing the tour as a player
What drives you as a person: Doing what I love (padel being one of them)
Tip: Always be open to learning something new
Player Bio
Jason Blakey-Milner
Widely recognized as South Africa’s no.1 and the number 1 pairing with Keagan Rooy, Jason is an exceptional player who has featured in the A1 Padel Cape Town Master. Jason and Keagan Rooy head to Sweden as partners after winning the A1 African Qualifier.
Name: Jason Blakey-Milner
Age: 32
Height: 185cm
Residence: Cape Town
Playing Position: Left
Strength: Smash
International Padel Ranking: A1 Padel 197
Favorite Padel Pro: Augustine Tapia
Profession: Entrepreneur
What did you do before Padel: Tennis and Golf for fun
What does going to Sweden mean to you: Great opportunity
What are you most excited about playing in the A1: Excited to learn, be challenged, and improve
What drives you as a person: To be at my best
Tip: Get as much time on the court as possible. Consistency is key. Go to Coach Keagan, he taught me everything I know
Player Bio
Keagan Rooy
The charismatic Keagan is immersed in Padel. The resident head coach at 10by20 Killarney is built for the big stage. He sings he dances, and he Padels. Together with Jason Blakey-Milner, makes our number 1 pairing in SA and heads to Sweden after winning the A1 African qualifier.
Name: Keagan Rooy
Age: 36
Height: 187cm
Residence: Johannesburg
Playing Position: Right-hand court
Strength: Volley
Profession: Full-time Padel Coach
What did you do before Padel: Professional tennis coach
What does going to Sweden mean to you: Sweden means a lot being the first Africans to play internationally, so there is a lot on our belt. We are very keen to try our best and make SA proud
What are you most excited about playing in the A1: Making SA Proud
Tip: I say to all PADEL players, train hard and you’re always in for a chance .. work hard every day
Adam van Harte
Jason Blakey-Milner
Keegan Rooy
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