Codie van Schalkwyk — captain of Namibia's Davis Cup men's tennis team competing against Estonia.
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New Era
Codie van Schalkwyk lost doubles match 6-3, 6-4 with Dippenaar to Lajal and Seeman
“Hopes of a turnaround on Sunday were dashed in the doubles match, where Dippenaar and van Schalkwyk lost 6-3 and 6-4 to the Estonian pairing of Lajal and Johannes Seeman, confirming Estonia's clean sweep in the Group Two playoff.”
Namibia eyes comeback after Davis Cup defeatThe Namibian
Codie van Schalkwyk lost a tight three-set match to Markus Molder 6-4, 4-6, 6-4
“In the second singles match Van Schalkwyk came up against Estonia's number two, Markus Molder, and put up a great fight before going down in three sets 6-4, 4-6, 6-4.”
Weakened Namibia lose to EstoniaNew Era
Codie van Schalkwyk was beaten in singles match against Estonia's Mark Lajal
“Codie van Schalkwyk and Steyn Dippenaar were both beaten in their singles matches yesterday by Estonia's Mark Lajal and Markus Mölder respectively.”
defeatedThe Namibian
Codie van Schalkwyk said they are excited about the challenge ahead
“At a press conference yesterday, Namibian captain Codie van Schalkwyk said they are excited about the challenge ahead.”
Namibia face huge task against EstoniaThe Namibian
Codie van Schalkwyk beat Ronan Mtisi 6-4, 6-2
“In the first singles match, Codie van Schalkwyk beat Ronan Mtisi 6-4, 6-2, while his brother and Namibia's number one, Connor van Schalkwyk, beat Ethan Sibanda 6-2, 6-3.”
Namibia pip Senegal to the postThe Namibian
Codie van Schalkwyk lost to Toufik Sahtali 2-6, 7-6, 2-6
“In the singles, Connor van Schalkwyk beat Samir Hamza Reguig 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, but his brother Codie van Schalkwyk lost 2-6, 7-6, 2-6 to Toufik Sahtali.”
Namibia still in promotion contentionThe Namibian
Codie van Schalkwyk defeated Francky Hoimian 6-4, 6-1
“Codie van Schalkwyk opened their account with a 6-4, 6-1 victory against Francky Hoimian, while his brother Connor beat Frederic Coulibaly 6-0, 6-3.”
Namibia win in AbujaThe Namibian
Codie van Schalkwyk defeated Lyle Zaloumis 6-0, 7-6
“Codie van Schalkwyk gave Namibia a winning start with a 6-0, 7-6 win against Lyle Zaloumis in the first singles match.”
Namibia win in AbujaThe Namibian
Codie van Schalkwyk won his first set 7-6 against Alexis Klegou
“Against Benin on Thursday, Codie van Schalkwyk won his first set 7-6 before his opponent Alexis Klegou retired, while Connor van Schalkwyk beat Sylvestre Monnou 6-2, 6-3.”
Namibia go top in AbujaThe Namibian
Codie van Schalkwyk beat Isaac Nortey 6-0, 6-3 in singles
“Namibia's number two singles player, the 22-year-old Codie van Schalkwyk beat his opposite number from Ghana, Isaac Nortey in straight sets, 6-0, 6-3 to give Namibia a 1-0 lead in the tie.”
Namibia off to winning startNamibia's men's tennis team was swept 3–0 by Estonia in the Davis Cup World Group Two playoff tie, losing both singles matches and the doubles, though coach Gerrie Dippenaar said the campaign was valuable experience and expressed optimism about improving in future ties.
9 February 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's men's tennis team was swept 3–0 by Estonia in the Davis Cup World Group Two playoff tie, losing both singles matches and the doubles, though coach Gerrie Dippenaar said the campaign was valuable experience and expressed optimism about improving in future ties.
9 February 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's understrength men's tennis team failed to gain promotion to Davis Cup World Group II after losing 4-0 to Estonia over the weekend, with key players Connor van Schalkwyk absent for university competition and Jean Erasmus sidelined by a wrist injury. The team will remain in Africa Group III following the defeat, though coach Gerrie Dippenaar expressed pride in his players' effort and commitment.
9 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Davis Cup team was defeated 3-0 by Estonia in their World Group Two playoff tie, losing both singles matches and the doubles encounter.
8 February 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's men's tennis team will compete against Estonia in Davis Cup World Group Two playoffs at the Central Tennis Club in Windhoek from 7–8 February, with both teams vying for qualification to the World Group Two later in the year. Head coach Gerrie Dippenaar acknowledged Estonia's experience but expressed confidence in his team's youth and home-court advantage, despite the absence of their number one player Connor van Schalkwyk due to college commitments.
4 February 2026 · New Era →
Namibia will compete against Estonia in a Davis Cup World Group II play-off match in Windhoek this weekend, with the top-ranked Namibian player Connor van Schalkwyk unavailable as he plays for Baylor University. Despite the challenge posed by Estonia's higher world ranking and stronger individual players, captain Codie van Schalkwyk said the team is ready to compete for promotion to World Group II.
4 February 2026 · The Namibian →