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Namibia Tennis Association

Namibia Tennis Association — national governing body supporting elite players and expanding tennis development nationwide, aiming for continental leadership through international competition and national team success.

2023-05-302026-06-25

What’s been said

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  1. May 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Namibia Tennis Association has announced a strong contingent of players competing in upcoming events

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    The Namibia Tennis Association (NTA), together with key sporting stakeholders, has announced a strong contingent of players competing in upcoming events, highlighting the country's continued commitment to elite athlete development.

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

    Namibia Tennis Association acknowledges the toughness of these tournaments

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    The Namibia Tennis Association acknowledges the toughness of these tournaments but it is equally confident that our athletes will rise to the occasion.

    Namibia’s elite tennis players set for tough international challenge
  4. April 2026
  5. New Era

    Namibia Tennis Association invited 12-year-old Theron to Senior Masters Championship in 2024

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    In 2024, at just 12 years old, he became the youngest player ever to be invited to the Namibia Tennis Association Senior Masters Championship.

    Personality of the Week – Theron a rising star on junior tennis scene
  6. New Era

    Namibia Tennis Association has officially launched the HMVK Windhoek Autumn Open

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    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.

    NTA hosts HMVK Autumn Open
  7. February 2026
  8. New Era

    Namibia Tennis Association (NTA) invited Jeff Coetzee to host a three-day training camp for young Namibian tennis players

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    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.

    Coetzee coaches Nam tennis players
  9. January 2026
  10. The Namibian

    Namibia Tennis Association selected a junior team to represent Namibia at ITF/CAT Southern African Junior Championships

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    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.

    Namibia junior tennis team heads to Botswana
  11. New Era

    Namibia Tennis Association hosted send-off ceremony for 12 junior tennis players

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    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.

    Junior tennis team off to championship in Botswana
  12. Informanté

    Namibia Tennis Association (NTA) expressed confidence in young players representing Namibia at regional championships

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    the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture (MEIYSAC) and the Namibia Tennis Association (NTA) expressing confidence in the young players as they prepare to represent the country at regional level.

    Junior tennis teams represent Namibia at regional championships
  13. August 2025
  14. The Namibian

    Vice president Vekondja Kuzee of the Namibia Tennis Association said results have been disappointing and they have a lot of catching up to do

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    The vice president of the Namibia Tennis Association, Vekondja Kuzee, said they had a lot of catching up to do.

    Namibia finds the going tough at BJK Cup
  15. July 2025
  16. The Namibian

    Namibia Tennis Association announced a six-member team to represent Namibia at the tournament

    Source

    The Namibia Tennis Association, meanwhile, announced a six-member team that will represent Namibia at the tournament.

    Namibian tennis reaches new heights
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 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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