… Namibia were missing their top-ranked player, Connor van Schalkwyk, who was playing for his university team in the United States, while another player, Jean Erasmus, had to withdraw after breaking a bone in his wrist a week before the tournament. …
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Connor van Schalkwyk
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Connor van Schalkwyk — Namibia's top-ranked tennis player, absent from Davis Cup ties due to competing for Baylor University.
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- February 2026
… Preparation has not been without challenges for the Namibian side, particularly with the absence of their number one player, Connor van Schalkwyk, who is unavailable due to college commitments. …
Namibia readies for Davis Cup… Besides that, Namibia suffered a blow with the news that its top-ranked player, Connor van Schalkwyk, will not be available as he is currently playing for Baylor University on the American collegiate circuit. …
Namibia face huge task against Estonia- August 2025
… 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 post… 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 contention- July 2024
… Connor van Schalkwyk and Jean Erasmus sealed the tie in impressive fashion when they beat Coulibaly and Hoimian 6-1,6-1 in the doubles. …
Namibia win in Abuja… 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 Abuja… Namibia’s number one player and Codie’s 19-year-old brother, Connor, beat Ghana’s number one, Abraham Asaba 6-4, 6-1 to put Namibia in an unbeatable 2-0 lead. …
Namibia off to winning start- June 2024
Namibia’s top tennis player, Connor van Schalkwyk, gave a great performance to reach the men’s singles final at the International Tennis Federation (ITF) M15 Hillcrest tournament in Johannesburg on Sunday. …
Van Schalkwyk reaches Hillcrest final- August 2023
… Namibia’s chances, however, suffered a blow when their top-ranked player Connor van Schalkwyk tore his knee ligaments against Senegal, which put him out of action for the rest of the tournament. …
Namibia remain in Africa Group III
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Weakened Namibia tennis team loses to Estonia 4-0
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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 →
Monday 9 February
Weakened Namibia tennis team loses to Estonia 4-0
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 →
Wednesday 4 February
Namibia prepares for Davis Cup playoffs against Estonia
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 faces Estonia in Davis Cup World Group II play-off
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 →