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Mari van Schalkwyk

2023-05-302026-06-25

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  1. May 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Mari van Schalkwyk will participate in the ITF J60 Pretoria Tournament in South Africa from 25 May to 14 June

    Source

    The following Namibian players will participate in the ITF J60 Pretoria Tournament in South Africa from 25 May to 14 June: Mari Van Schalkwyk, Joanivia Bezuidenhout, Israel Dowie, Ruben Yssel, Johan Theron, Jaden van der Westhuizen.

    Namibia’s elite tennis players set for tough international challenge
  3. August 2025
  4. The Namibian

    Mari van Schalkwyk lost 6-1, 6-1 to Malak El Allami

    Source

    Namibia's number two singles player Mari van Schalkwyk lost 6-1, 6-1 to Malak El Allami, while Namibia's number one Kerstin Gressmann lost 6-2, 6-3 to Yasmine Kabbaj.

    Namibia finds the going tough at BJK Cup
  5. July 2025
  6. The Namibian

    Mari van Schalkwyk is one of Namibia's young rising stars, ranked number one locally

    Source

    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 heights
  7. The Namibian

    Mari van Schalkwyk is Joanivia's doubles partner and ranked one at u18 and senior level

    Source

    Since then, she has maintained her ranking through to u18 level, although her doubles partner, Mari van Schalkwyk, is currently ranked one, with Joanivia at number two.

    Joanivia: Inspiring a family, community and nation
  8. January 2024
  9. The Namibian

    Mari van Schalkwyk beat R Gowreesunkur in first round

    Source

    In the girls u16 category, Mari van Schalkwyk beat R Gowreesunkur of Mauritius 6-0, 6-0 in the first round, but then lost by the same score to the top seeded Morgan Jordaan of South Africa in the second round.

    Namibians struggle at CAT junior event
  10. May 2023
  11. The Namibian

    Mari van Schalkwyk won under-14 girls' gold medal

    Source

    In the end, it was Van Schalkwyk who emerged as the gold medallist, securing victory with scores of 7-6 (7-4), with Natalia Ouses securing bronze.

    Talent and tenacity at Sanlam Junior tourney
Sport

Namibian tennis players compete in South African tournaments

The News

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

Sunday 24 May

  1. Namibian tennis players compete in South African tournaments

    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

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

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