The SA Women's Sevens team dropped an agonizing 15-12 result to Japan in Paris on Monday evening and remained winless in their first Olympic Games.
Scottie Scheffler is no stranger to silverware but admitted that claiming an Olympic gold would be a career achievement.
Adam Peaty produced a positive Covid test just hours after seeing his Olympic crown taken away from him in the men's 100m breaststroke final on Sunday.
South African Olympic champion Tatjana Smith earned her place in the women's 100m breaststroke final on Monday night in Paris.
South African Women's hockey side began their Olympic journey with a 2-1 loss against long-time Southern Hemisphere rivals Australia on Sunday afternoon in Paris.
Rafael Nadal will play Novak Djokovic in a mouthwatering Olympic encounter at Roland Garros after battling past Marton Fucsovics.