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Namibian press · Organization

Namibia Tennis Association

Namibia Tennis Association — national tennis governing body overseeing elite player support, junior development, and international competition representation.

2023-05-302026-08-21

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  1. July 2025
  2. 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
  3. January 2025
  4. The Namibian

    Namibia Tennis Association urges all patriots and tennis enthusiasts to support the team at the Davis Cup

    Source

    The Namibia Tennis Association urges all patriots and tennis enthusiasts to come out and support the team as they look to make a statement at the Davis Cup.

    Sport Comment – The Davis Cup, explained
  5. December 2024
  6. The Namibian

    Namibia Tennis Association extended gratitude to sponsors Michau Basson and Caricia Basson for making the event possible

    Source

    The Namibia Tennis Association extended its gratitude to the sponsors, Michau Basson from Professional Private Wealth Management and Caricia Basson from Caricia Basson Legal Practitioners for making the event possible and thanked all the players and spectators for their support.

    Tennis action at Swakopmund
  7. May 2023
  8. The Namibian

    Namibia Tennis Association commended participants for remarkable talent and sportsmanship

    Source

    The Namibia Tennis Association (NTA) commended participants for their "remarkable talent and sportsmanship", which, along with Sanlam's support, contributed to the event being "an outstanding success".

    Talent and tenacity at Sanlam Junior tourney
Sport

Kruger selected for international coaching programme

The News

Larushka Kruger, a Namibian tennis player whose injury ended her college tennis prospects in the United States, has been accepted into the International Coaching Enrichment Certificate Programme as the only Namibian selected. Supported through Olympic Solidarity, the programme offers virtual learning, residency coursework and international apprenticeship opportunities to strengthen coaching knowledge.

22 hours ago · New Era

Yesterday

  1. Kruger selected for international coaching programme

    Larushka Kruger, a Namibian tennis player whose injury ended her college tennis prospects in the United States, has been accepted into the International Coaching Enrichment Certificate Programme as the only Namibian selected. Supported through Olympic Solidarity, the programme offers virtual learning, residency coursework and international apprenticeship opportunities to strengthen coaching knowledge.

    22 hours ago · New Era

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Special Olympics Namibia grows through international partnerships

    Sport for people with intellectual disabilities is steadily growing in Namibia. Special Olympics Namibia held a four-day Sports for Solidarity Partnership Initiative to promote inclusion and opportunities, bringing together representatives from Italian and Namibian organizations following the partnership established after SON's participation in the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin 2025.

    19 August 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 20 July

  1. Samson Kaulinge steps down after nine years leading tennis

    Samson Kaulinge has resigned as president of the Namibia Tennis Association after more than nine years in the role, closing a leadership chapter spanning more than three decades of service to Namibian tennis. Kaulinge discovered tennis in Swakopmund after high school and went on to serve in various roles at club level before his national leadership.

    20 July 2026 · New Era

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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