Namibian junior tennis player who won the ITF Africa girls' doubles title in 2026 and competed in the Billie Jean King Cup.
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The Namibian
Joanivia Bezuidenhout beat Marie Celia Kezakimana 6-1, 6-1
“In the singles Joanivia Bezuidenhout beat Marie Celia Kezakimana 6-1, 6-1, while Mari van Schalkwyk came from behind to beat Ange Ishimwe 4-6, 6-1, 6-1.”
Namibia beat BurundiThe Namibian
Joanivia Bezuidenhout won her first International Tennis Federation Africa junior circuit doubles title
“Joanivia Bezuidenhout reached a new milestone when she won her first title on the International Tennis Federation's Africa junior circuit in Lusaka, Zambia, over the weekend.”
Bezuidenhout makes African breakthroughNew Era
Joanivia Bezuidenhout advanced to quarterfinals then lost 0–3 to South Africa's Milan Swanepoel
“In the girls' singles competition, Namibia's Joanivia Bezuidenhout advanced to the quarterfinals, where she lost 0–3 to South Africa's Milan Swanepoel.”
Young talent gains ground at junior tournamentNew Era
National women's tennis champion Joanivia Bezuidenhout has learned a lot from Coetzee, particularly the way he explains key aspects of the game
“National women's tennis champion Joanivia Bezuidenhout also shared her enthusiasm, saying she has already learned a lot from Coetzee, particularly the way he explains and simplifies key aspects of the game.”
Coetzee coaches Nam tennis playersNew Era
Joanivia Bezuidenhout is set to embark on a month-long tour to Mozambique from 26 January to 22 February 2026
“Junior tennis player Joanivia Bezuidenhout is set to embark on a month-long tour to Mozambique, running from 26 January to 22 February 2026, as part of her preparations for the 2026 tennis season.”
Bezuidenhout off to tour MozambiqueNew Era
Bezuidenhout will compete in two International Tennis Federation (ITF) World U/18 Junior tournaments
“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.”
Bezuidenhout off to tour MozambiqueNew Era
Joanivia Bezuidenhout was introduced to tennis sport when she was only nine years old
“Joanivia Bezuidenhout (16) was introduced to the tennis sport when she was only nine years old.”
Personality of the Week – Bezuidenhout eyes professional careerNew Era
Bezuidenhout eyes professional career
“She hopes to play more matches this year, to build up her ranking and get a scholarship to play college tennis, which she will eventually use to play professional.”
Personality of the Week – Bezuidenhout eyes professional careerThe Namibian
Joanivia Bezuidenhout is one of Namibia's young rising stars, ranked number two locally
“Van Schalkwyk and Bezuidenhout are two of Namibia's young rising stars. Both are 16 years old, but are currently ranked number one and two among the seniors on the local circuit.”
Namibian tennis reaches new heightsThe Namibian
Joanivia Bezuidenhout has become Namibia's top junior player since taking up tennis eight years ago
“The star, who hails from Okahandja, has become Namibia's top junior player since taking up the sport eight years ago.”
Joanivia: Inspiring a family, community and nationNamibia's senior men's tennis team qualified for the Davis Cup World Group II after finishing third at the Africa Group III tournament in Burundi, with a record of four wins and one defeat. The qualification marks Namibia's third consecutive year in the World Group II.
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's senior men's tennis team qualified for the Davis Cup World Group II after finishing third at the Africa Group III tournament in Burundi, with a record of four wins and one defeat. The qualification marks Namibia's third consecutive year in the World Group II.
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia won their first match at the Billie Jean King Cup in Gaborone, beating Burundi 3-0 in Group III Africa, with victories in singles matches from Joanivia Bezuidenhout and Mari van Schalkwyk, and a doubles win for Riekie Honiball and Taimi Nashiku. The team will now compete in the 7th to 9th play-off positions against Ghana and Cameroon after losing their earlier matches to Nigeria and Madagascar.
15 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Joanivia Bezuidenhout, 17, won her first title on the ITF Africa junior circuit, claiming the girls' doubles crown in Lusaka, Zambia with Zimbabwean partner Rutendo Tom after defeating the Chisongo twins 6-2, 6-3 in the final. Bezuidenhout did not advance past the round robin stage in the singles competition.
1 July 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 →
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 →
The Namibia Tennis Association hosted former ATP coach Jeff Coetzee for a three-day training camp at the Central Tennis Courts in Windhoek, aimed at developing young Namibian tennis players and raising the standard of the sport in the country.
25 February 2026 · New Era →
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 →
Joanivia Bezuidenhout, 16, started tennis at age nine and has since achieved multiple national rankings and tournament titles. She aims to secure a college tennis scholarship to pursue a professional career in the sport.
8 January 2026 · New Era →