The AID Claycourt Championships kicked off this weekend at the Gym Tennis Club. This is the 28th edition of the tournament sponsored by AID. The tournament referee is Mr Mickey Williams assisted by Mr Everette Munroe. The tournament will feature both singles and doubles in the various categories. The opening day matches saw some exciting…
A number of successful tennis programs were held this summer. Firstly, the National Tennis Centre (NTC) organized a number of tennis camps that allowed children to learn tennis in a fun-filled environment. The participants included first-timers and active players. Forehands, Backhands, Serves, Volleys and Overhands were just a few of the skills taught. The kids…
Bahamian William McCartney won the Torneo Summer Sportinca, BLN, ALE, INFC (Real Federacion Espanola De Tennis) tournament in Mallorca. The tournament was held July 11th-16th 2022 at the Club Sportinica. William captured the Infantil Individual Masculino(Young Individual Male) Category. On the road to victory, William received a bye in the 1st round. In the 2nd…
Team Bahamas ends the Billie Jean King (BJK) Cup in the top 6. The team had strong performances in the tournament which featured 17 nations in the Americas Group II. At the tournament’s end, Bolivia and Peru were promoted to Group II with wins over the Dominican Republic and Uruguay respectively. Yesterday, Team Bahamas played…
After 4 days of competition, the top 16 players for boys and girls advanced to the main draw (GA) in JITIC and the next 32 players moved on to main draw (G-3). Bahamians Jerald Carroll Jackson Mactaggart and William McCartney advanced to the GA Main Draw R16 for the Boys. William, seeded 2nd in the…
After a smooth day of travel, Team Bahamas 2022 Billie Jean King Cup landed safely in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on Friday, well ahead of tournament play on Monday. This advanced time has allowed the ladies to get familiar with the courts and climate and to settle in comfortably. Captain Simone Pratt noted that the…
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) has fielded a four-member team to represent the Bahamas at the Americas Group II 2022 Billie Jean King (BJK) Cup by BNP Paribus, July 22nd- July 30th. The team consists of Player/Captain Simone Pratt, Sydney Clarke, Elana Mackey and Sierra Rodgers. Sydney (National Champion) and Elana qualified at the…
At the U12 ITF/Cotecc tournament in Santo Domingo, The Bahamas Boys Team faced the Dominican Republic in the semifinal match. Noah Russell who played the #2 singles lost 0-6, 0-6. Patrick Mactaggart played the #1 singles and lost in a competitive three-setter 5-7, 6-3, 4-6. This would be the only singles match Patrick would drop…
After going 1-1 in round-robin pool play Team Bahamas U12 Boys will advance to the Playoff Rounds. The Bahamas will play the top finisher from the other pool. The winner will then play in the finals. Today was the third day of competition. Team Bahamas Girls and Boys played hard despite falling short. The Boys…
The Bahamas is competing at the ITF/Cotecc Sub Region 3 U12 Team Competition in Dominican Republic. Countries competing include Puerto Rico, Bermuda, Cuba, Dominican Republic and The Bahamas. The best of the best in the Caribbean and Central American region in the U12 Division will compete in Santo Domingo. The Bahamas Girls and Boys Team…