Also known as: Nadal · Fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal · compatriot and legend Rafael Nadal
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 →
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 →
Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz 7-6, 6-3 to win the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time and return to the world number one ranking. The victory marks Sinner's third ATP 1000 title of the season and makes him only the third player ever to win four successive ATP 1000 titles.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Valentin Vacherot 6-4, 6-4 to reach the Monte Carlo Masters final, where he will face Jannik Sinner, who beat Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-4. The final will determine who holds the world No. 1 ranking when updated ATP rankings are released on Monday.
12 April 2026 · The Namibian →
World number two Jannik Sinner will face Jiri Lehecka in Sunday's Miami Open ATP final. Sinner is seeking to win the "Sunshine Double" of Indian Wells and Miami, undefeated this week and on a 32-set winning streak at Masters 1000 level.
29 March 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 to win his first Australian Open title and become the youngest man to win all four major tennis championships. At 22, the Spaniard surpassed Rafael Nadal's record and denied Djokovic an unprecedented 25th major title.
2 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Novak Djokovic, 38, faces Carlos Alcaraz in Sunday's Australian Open final with a chance to claim an unprecedented 25th Grand Slam title. The Serb has surpassed Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in majors but remains divisive among tennis fans, despite his extraordinary achievements and dominance at Melbourne Park.
31 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Novak Djokovic, 38, seeks a record 11th Melbourne title and his 25th Grand Slam to surpass Margaret Court's record, while 22-year-old Carlos Alcaraz aims to become the youngest man to complete a career sweep of all four majors. Both reached the final via grueling five-set semi-finals, with Djokovic leading their head-to-head 5-4.
31 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Novak Djokovic upset reigning champion Jannik Sinner 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 to advance to the Australian Open final, where he will face Carlos Alcaraz, who survived a five-set marathon against Alexander Zverev.
31 January 2026 · The Namibian →
World number one Carlos Alcaraz defeated Alexander Zverev in five sets over five hours 27 minutes to reach his maiden Australian Open final, overcoming cramping issues and trailing breaks to prevail 6-4, 7-6 (7/5), 6-7 (3/7), 6-7 (4/7), 7-5. The 22-year-old will face either Jannik Sinner or Novak Djokovic on Sunday, with victory making him the youngest man in the Open era to win all four Grand Slams.
31 January 2026 · The Namibian →