Tsholofelo Tsiang and Seabo Saleshando exited the World Tennis Tour Gaborone doubles event after a straight sets defeat in their latest match. The pair lost 6-1, 6-2 to the second seeded team of Preston Brown and Matteo Civato. Tsholofelo Tsiang and Seabo Saleshando struggled to match the pace and power of their opponents throughout the contest. The match highlighted the gap between the unseeded duo and the higher ranked pair. Despite the result, both players remained focused on learning from the experience. The defeat ended their run in the doubles draw in Gaborone.
The match began with early pressure from the seeded pair, who controlled service games and forced errors from the Botswana team. Preston Brown and Matteo Civato used strong serving patterns and consistent baseline play to dominate key points. Tsiang and Saleshando found it difficult to hold serve and build momentum during rallies. The first set moved quickly as the second seeds maintained control from the opening games. The second set followed a similar pattern with limited openings for the Botswana duo. The final scoreline reflected the pressure applied by the higher ranked team.
After the match, Tsiang pointed to serve consistency as a key issue in their performance. He noted that his serving level dropped compared to their previous doubles outing, which affected their ability to stay competitive in service games. Saleshando described the match as a difficult challenge against one of the strongest pairs in the draw. He said the opponents brought strong serves and physical presence that made returns harder to control. Both players acknowledged that small improvements could have helped them extend rallies and create more pressure. Their comments reflected a focus on development rather than frustration.
The result marked an early exit, but both players indicated that the experience still carried value for future tournaments. Competing against a higher ranked team exposed areas that need improvement, especially under pressure situations. The match also provided a benchmark for the level required to progress deeper in international doubles events. Tsiang and Saleshando will likely focus on consistency, serve accuracy and return positioning in upcoming competitions. The defeat in Gaborone closes their campaign, but the lessons from the match may shape their preparation going forward.
