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Monday, 11 May 2026
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Namibia Tennis Association

Namibia Tennis Association — governing body developing elite players and junior talent, supporting participation nationwide and hosting tournaments including Davis Cup competition.

2023-05-302026-05-11

In coverage

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  1. May 2026
  2. “For the next four years the priority is backing our elite players to put them in a position to bring success to themselves and the country,” Namibia Tennis Association (NTA) vice president Vekondja Kuzee says.

    The Namibian

    Tennis association commits to growth of sport
  3. April 2026
  4. The Namibia Tennis Association (NTA) has officially launched the HMVK Windhoek Autumn Open, sponsored by Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) Namibia, with matches getting underway today at the Central Tennis Courts in Windhoek.

    New Era

    NTA hosts HMVK Autumn Open
  5. February 2026
  6. The Namibia Tennis Association (NTA) has invited former South African tennis player and Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Tour coach Jeff Coetzee to host a three-day training camp for young Namibian tennis players.

    New Era

    Coetzee coaches Nam tennis players
  7. Speaking at the vehicle handover, Pupkewitz GWM sales manager Bianca Weakley said the dealership was pleased to partner with the Namibia Tennis Association (NTA), noting that supporting local sport and Namibian teams is important to the company.

    New Era

    Namibia  readies  for  Davis  Cup
  8. The matches will take place at the Central Tennis Courts in Olympia on Saturday and Sunday morning, as the vice president of the Namibia Tennis Association, Vekondja Kuvee, explained.

    The Namibian

    Namibia face huge task against Estonia
  9. January 2026
  10. THE Namibia Tennis Association (NTA) has selected a junior team to represent the country at the ITF/CAT Southern African Junior Championships to be held in Gaborone, Botswana, from 8 to 13 January.

    The Namibian

    Namibia junior tennis team heads to Botswana
  11. Hilma Nalupe The Namibia Tennis Association (NTA), in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture, hosted a send-off ceremony on Monday afternoon for 12 of the country’s top U/14 and U/16 girls’ and boys’ tennis players.

    New Era

    Junior tennis team off to championship in Botswana
  12. Staff Reporter NAMIBIA’S junior tennis teams have departed for Botswana to compete in the Southern African Junior Individual and Team Championships, with the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture (MEIYSAC) and the Namibia Tennis Association (NTA) expr

    Informanté

    Junior tennis teams represent Namibia at regional championships
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

Monday 27 April

  1. Senti wins boys final; Braun takes girls title at ITF J30

    Ohlule Senti of South Africa defeated Namibia's Israel Dowie 6-4, 6-4 in a competitive boys final at the ITF J30 tournament at Central Tennis Courts in Olympia on Saturday, while Catarina Braun of Portugal claimed the girls title with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over South Africa's Milan Swanepoel.

    27 April 2026 · The Namibian

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

Thursday 9 April

  1. NTA launches HMVK Autumn Open tennis tournament

    The Namibia Tennis Association has officially launched the HMVK Windhoek Autumn Open, sponsored by RMB Namibia, running until Sunday at the Central Tennis Courts with matches featuring the country's top 32 players. The tournament honours Namibian tennis legends and offers prize money ranging from N$10,000 for the winner to N$500 for quarterfinalists.

    9 April 2026 · New Era

Wednesday 25 February

  1. South African tennis legend coaches Namibian players

    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

Wednesday 4 February

  1. Namibia prepares for Davis Cup playoffs against Estonia

    Namibia's men's tennis team will compete against Estonia in Davis Cup World Group Two playoffs at the Central Tennis Club in Windhoek from 7–8 February, with both teams vying for qualification to the World Group Two later in the year. Head coach Gerrie Dippenaar acknowledged Estonia's experience but expressed confidence in his team's youth and home-court advantage, despite the absence of their number one player Connor van Schalkwyk due to college commitments.

    4 February 2026 · New Era

  2. Namibia faces Estonia in Davis Cup World Group II play-off

    Namibia will compete against Estonia in a Davis Cup World Group II play-off match in Windhoek this weekend, with the top-ranked Namibian player Connor van Schalkwyk unavailable as he plays for Baylor University. Despite the challenge posed by Estonia's higher world ranking and stronger individual players, captain Codie van Schalkwyk said the team is ready to compete for promotion to World Group II.

    4 February 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 8 January

  1. Namibia sends junior tennis team to Southern African championships

    The Namibia Tennis Association has selected a junior team to compete in the ITF/CAT Southern African Junior Championships in Gaborone, Botswana, from 8 to 13 January in under-14 and under-16 categories. The tournament serves as a regional pathway to the African Junior Championships and offers young players international ranking points and experience.

    8 January 2026 · The Namibian

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

  2. Namibia's junior tennis teams compete in Botswana regional championships

    Namibia has sent a 12-member squad of Under-14 and Under-16 tennis players to compete in the Southern African Junior Individual and Team Championships in Gaborone from 9 to 17 January 2025. The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture and the Namibia Tennis Association have expressed confidence in the young players and provided logistical support for their participation.

    7 January 2026 · Informanté

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