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Monday, 11 May 2026
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Monday, 11 May 2026
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International Tennis Federation

Also known as: ITF

International Tennis Federation — global governing body that organizes junior tournaments and rankings for developing players, including competitions in Namibia.

2023-04-052026-05-11
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  1. May 2026

  2. … anked sixth in Africa. “We have hosted three senior, international level events in the country over the last two years and continue to annually bring top juniors from all over the world to come and compete at our Confederation of African Tennis and International Tennis Federation …

    The Namibian

    Tennis association commits to growth of sport
  3. April 2026

  6. … They claim the situation escalated after they sought assistance from the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), which led to the vessel being arrested in Walvis Bay with the support of a South African ITF inspector. …

    New Era

    ‘Foreign crew stuck at sea without salary’
  7. January 2026

  8. … During the tour, Bezuidenhout will train under Mozambican Davis Cup coach Bruno Figueiredo and will also compete in two International Tennis Federation (ITF) World U/18 Junior tournaments. …

    New Era

    Bezuidenhout off to tour Mozambique
  10. August 2025

  11. … hat we managed to pull it off, and now we are looking forward to hosting more tournaments in the future,” he says. “We’ve got everything in our favour – we’ve got the facilities, and we’ve got trained personnel now, who know what is expected by the International Tennis Federation …

    The Namibian

    Namibia concludes successful Billie Jean King Cup
  12. January 2025
  14. July 2024

  15. … According to the International Tennis Federation world rankings, Namibia are amongst the favourites to gain promotion to the Davis Cup World Group II, as they are currently ranked 78th, which is the second highest of the teams competing in Abuja. …

    The Namibian

    Namibia off to winning start
  16. June 2024

  17. 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. …

    The Namibian

    Van Schalkwyk reaches Hillcrest final
Sport

Namibia Tennis Association prioritises elite support and nationwide expansion

The News

The Namibia Tennis Association plans to back elite players and expand tennis development across the country to increase participation, with a goal of making Namibia a leading tennis nation on the continent through national team success and hosting tournaments. Success will be measured by the number of active and female players and national team performance in international competition.

8 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 8 May

  1. Namibia Tennis Association prioritises elite support and nationwide expansion

    The Namibia Tennis Association plans to back elite players and expand tennis development across the country to increase participation, with a goal of making Namibia a leading tennis nation on the continent through national team success and hosting tournaments. Success will be measured by the number of active and female players and national team performance in international competition.

    8 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 24 April

  1. ITF Junior J30 tournament underway at Windhoek tennis courts

    The International Tennis Federation World U/18 Junior J30 tournament is being held at Central Tennis Courts in Windhoek with 57 players, including five Namibian competitors. The event gives local players wildcards into the main draw to earn international ranking points, with tournament director Larushka Kruger emphasising the importance of exposure to international competition for developing young talent.

    24 April 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 16 April

  1. Johan Theron emerging as Namibia's promising junior tennis talent

    Rising Windhoek-based tennis player Johan Theron is making his mark on the junior circuit with an aggressive all-court playing style, recent tournament victories, and an international ITF junior ranking of 3,500. At just 12 years old, he has collected 15 international trophies and climbed to 10th in Africa in the U/14 category by early 2025.

    16 April 2026 · New Era →

Monday 13 April

  1. Foreign crew trapped on fishing vessel without pay in Walvis Bay

    Fifteen foreign crew members aboard the fishing vessel Venus 1, docked in Walvis Bay, have accused Hodago Fishing of withholding their salaries for five months and confiscating their passports; the company denies claims of hostage-taking but attributes the dispute to financial and operational challenges. The crew, comprising 13 Russian nationals, one Ukrainian, and one Estonian, claim they have received no wages since December despite successful fishing operations, and are appealing to the Russian embassy and Namibian authorities for intervention.

    13 April 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 27 January

  1. Namibian junior tennis player trains in Mozambique

    Joanivia Bezuidenhout will spend a month in Mozambique from January to February 2026 training with Davis Cup coach Bruno Figueiredo and competing in two ITF World U/18 tournaments as part of her preparations for the 2026 season. She aims to improve her consistency and aggressive play, with a particular focus on developing a stronger kick-serve.

    27 January 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 7 January

  1. Namibia's junior tennis team heads to Botswana championships

    Twelve of Namibia's top under-14 and under-16 tennis players will represent the country at the International Tennis Federation/Confederation of African Tennis Southern African Junior Championships in Gaborone, Botswana, from 9 to 17 January, competing against players from eleven other southern African nations.

    7 January 2026 · New Era →

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