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 beat Abraham Asaba 6-4, 6-1 in singles
“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 startThe Namibian
Connor van Schalkwyk reached the men's singles final at the ITF M15 Hillcrest tournament
“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 finalThe Namibian
Connor van Schalkwyk beat Alexey Aleshchev in the first round 6-0, 5-7, 6-3
“In the first round, Van Schalkwyk beat Russia's Alexey Aleshchev 6-0, 5-7, 6-3, before beating the fourth seeded Luca Fantini of Italy 6-4, 6-2.”
Van Schalkwyk reaches Hillcrest finalThe Namibian
Connor van Schalkwyk tore his knee ligaments against Senegal
“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 IIIThe Namibian
Connor van Schalkwyk beat Zimbabwe's Benedict Badza 6-3, 6-4
“Namibia's top-ranked player Connor van Schalkwyk beat Zimbabwe's Benedict Badza 6-3, 6-4, but Zimbabwe drew level when Benjamin Lock beat Connor's brother Codie van Schalkwyk 6-3, 6-0 in the second singles match.”
Namibia off to winning startNamibia'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 →