… 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 tournamentNamibia Minute.
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Namibian tennis player competing in Davis Cup World Group Three playoffs in Windhoek.
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- April 2026
… Reflecting on his toughest match, Theron points to a dramatic comeback victory against Ruben Yssel during the same tournament. …
Personality of the Week – Theron a rising star on junior tennis scene- February 2026
… That gave Estonia an unbeatable 3-0 lead, but Namibia’s Ruben Yssel took on Estonia’s Sten Hiiesalu in a dead rubber singles match, which the latter won 6-2, 6-3. …
Weakened Namibia lose to Estonia… Team Namibia will be represented by Codie van Schalkwyk, Jean Erasmus, Steyn Dippenaar, Ruben Yssel, and Nguvi Hinda. …
Namibia readies for Davis Cup… In his absence, Namibia will be captained by Connor’s older brother Codie, while the rest of the team consists of Jean Erasmus, Nguvi Hinda, Steyn Dippenaar and Ruben Yssel, with Gerrie Dippenaar as coach. …
Namibia face huge task against EstoniaRuben Yssel, one of five Namibian tennis players representing the nation at the Davis Cup World Group Three playoffs taking place in Windhoek on 7-8 February in Windhoek. …
High level…- August 2025
… The team consists of Connor and Codie van Schalkwyk, Steyn Dippenaar, and Ruben Yssel, and they make my job so easy because they cooperate so well. …
Namibia pip Senegal to the post- January 2025
… Namibia, however, has a young and talented team, led by the Van Schalkwyk brothers Connor and Codie, as well as Steyn Dippenaar, who are all in their early 20s while Ruben Yssel is still only 16 years old. …
Namibian tennis on the cusp of history- January 2024
… Ruben Yssel was the top performing Namibian player, finishing 10th overall after losing 6-2, 5-7, 10-7 to Eric Sigauque of Mozambique. …
SA players dominate junior tennis champs… In the boys u16 category, Ruben Yssel beat T Andrianatoandro of Madagascar 6-0, 6-2 in the first round before losing 6-2, 6-1 to the top seeded John Bothma of South Africa in the quarterfinals. …
Namibians struggle at CAT junior event
Sport
ITF Junior J30 tournament underway at Windhoek tennis courts
The News
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 →
Thursday 16 April
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 →
Monday 9 February
Weakened Namibia tennis team loses to Estonia 4-0
Namibia's understrength men's tennis team failed to gain promotion to Davis Cup World Group II after losing 4-0 to Estonia over the weekend, with key players Connor van Schalkwyk absent for university competition and Jean Erasmus sidelined by a wrist injury. The team will remain in Africa Group III following the defeat, though coach Gerrie Dippenaar expressed pride in his players' effort and commitment.
9 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 4 February
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 →
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 →
Tuesday 3 February
Namibian tennis team eyes Davis Cup victory in Windhoek
Five Namibian tennis players will compete in the Davis Cup World Group Three playoffs in Windhoek on 7–8 February. According to Ruben Yssel, one of the players, the team believes a strong effort will yield a favourable result.
3 February 2026 · New Era →