Namibia's top-ranked tennis player, unavailable for Davis Cup competition due to playing for Baylor University.
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The Namibian
Connor van Schalkwyk will compete at the ATP 50 Challenger Tournament in Centurion, South Africa, from 25 to 31 May 2026
“Meanwhile, Connor van Schalkwyk will compete at the ATP 50 Challenger Tournament in Centurion, South Africa, from 25 to 31 May 2026, representing Namibia at a highly competitive professional level.”
Namibia’s elite tennis players set for tough international challengeThe Namibian
Connor van Schalkwyk was playing for his university team in the United States
“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.”
Weakened Namibia lose to EstoniaNew Era
Connor van Schalkwyk is unavailable due to college commitments
“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 CupThe Namibian
Connor van Schalkwyk will not be available as he is currently playing for Baylor University
“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 EstoniaThe Namibian
Connor van Schalkwyk beat Ethan Sibanda 6-2, 6-3
“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
Connor van Schalkwyk beat Samir Hamza Reguig 4-6, 6-3, 6-2
“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
Connor van Schalkwyk beat Nicolas Jadoun 6-1, 6-3
“Namibia immediately drew level when Connor van Schalkwyk beat Nicolas Jadoun 6-1, 6-3 in the second singles encounter.”
Namibia still in promotion contentionThe Namibian
Connor van Schalkwyk defeated Frederic Coulibaly 6-0, 6-3
“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
Connor van Schalkwyk beat Sylvestre Monnou 6-2, 6-3
“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
Connor van Schalkwyk beat Prince Gandonou and Sodick Noudogbessi with Jean Erasmus 2-6, 6-4, 6-1
“Connor van Schalkwyk and Jean Erasmus then beat Prince Gandonou and Sodick Noudogbessi 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 to seal a 3-0 victory in the tie.”
Namibia go top in AbujaNamibia's top junior and senior tennis players will compete in upcoming South African tournaments from May 2026, including the ITF J60 Pretoria Tournament and the ATP 50 Challenger Tournament in Centurion, as part of preparation for regional and international representation.
24 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's top junior and senior tennis players will compete in upcoming South African tournaments from May 2026, including the ITF J60 Pretoria Tournament and the ATP 50 Challenger Tournament in Centurion, as part of preparation for regional and international representation.
24 May 2026 · The Namibian →
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 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 →