… A total of 57 players are competing in the tournament, including 40 boys and 17 girls, with Namibia being represented by Israel Dowie, Ruben Yssel, Johan Theron, Joanivia Bezuidenhout, and Mari van Schalkwyk. …
Young talent gains ground at junior tournamentMari van Schalkwyk
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- April 2026
- November 2025
… rnaments, both in and outside Namibia, and to keep improving.” In other results, Johan Theron won the boys’ under-14 title after beating Tadiwa Mombeyarara 6-3, 6-4, while Joanivia Bezuidenhout took the girls’ under-16 crown after a close 0-6, 6-3, 7-6 win over Mari van Schalkwyk …
Young tennis players end season on a high- August 2025
… The 16-year-old Mari van Schalkwyk showed great resolve to beat Sisu-Makena Tomegah 6-3, 7-5 in a tough encounter, while Gressmann thumped Precious Nununa Okoh 6-0, 6-0. …
Morocco, Botswana, Kenya fight for top spot… 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- July 2025
… The experienced Lesedi Jacobs will captain the team that includes Kerstin Gressmann, Linique Theron, Lisa Yssel, Mari van Schalkwyk and Joanivia Bezuidenhout. …
Namibian tennis reaches new heights… 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- January 2025
… In Thursday’s matches against Zimbabwe, Mari van Schalkwyk lost 6-1, 6-4 to Chanelle Zhuwakini; Joanivia Bezuidenhout lost 6-1, 6-1 to Simphiwe Malunguza; and Van Schalkwyk and Natalia-Tia Ouses lost 6-4, 4-6, 10-8 to Malunguza and Rutendo Mavhenyengwa in the doubles. …
Namibia through to girls u16 semis- December 2024
… Meanwhile, the Swakopmund Senior Open kicked off with a bang on Thursday, with a tough three-setter between Sedi Jacobs and Namibia’s top ranked u25 player, Mari van Schalkwyk. …
Tennis action at Swakopmund- January 2024
… The top Namibian players were Mari van Schalkwyk and Joanivia Bezuidenhout who finished ninth and tenth respectively after Van Schalkwyk won their ninth position play-off match 7-6, 4-6, 10-6. …
SA players dominate junior tennis champs… 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
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 →
Friday 24 April
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 →