Mari van Schalkwyk — Namibian tennis player who won a singles match for Namibia at the Billie Jean King Cup in 2026.
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The Namibian
Mari van Schalkwyk beat Joanivia Bezuidenhout to win under-18 girls' singles title
“In the Rwandan capital of Kigali, Israel Dowie beat Nicolas Moravec of the Czech Republic 6-0, 4-6, 6-4 to win the boys' under-18 singles title at J60 ITF tournament, while Mari van Schalkwyk beat compatriot Joanivia Bezuidenhout to win the under-18 girls' singles title at the J30 ITF tournament in Gaborone, Botswana.”
A great weekend for Namibian tennisThe Namibian
Mari van Schalkwyk came from behind to beat Ange Ishimwe 4-6, 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
Mari van Schalkwyk will participate in the ITF J60 Pretoria Tournament in South Africa from 25 May to 14 June
“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 challengeThe Namibian
Mari van Schalkwyk lost 6-1, 6-1 to Malak El Allami
“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 CupThe Namibian
Mari van Schalkwyk is one of Namibia's young rising stars, ranked number one 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
Mari van Schalkwyk is Joanivia's doubles partner and ranked one at u18 and senior level
“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 nationThe Namibian
Mari van Schalkwyk beat R Gowreesunkur in first round
“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 eventThe Namibian
Mari van Schalkwyk won under-14 girls' gold medal
“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 tourneyNamibia'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 →
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 →