The Bahamas Davis Cup was able to come up with a big win on Saturday against Guatemala. Baker Newman secured the first singles win for The Bahamas in straight sets 6-2, 7-5. Kevin would follow up with another win in straight sets 6-1, 6-2. The team was facing the possibility of relegation to Group IV…
Another superb Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) Junior Nationals has come to a successful end. Juniors participated in the U10-U18categories for the coveted Junior National Championship. Some exciting and competitive matches were scheduled for June 16th – June 20th at the National Tennis Centre. The following National Junior Champions were crowned : GS U10Champion: Marina…
The Bahamas Davis Cup players are in Escazu, Costa Rica and are ready for Group III Davis Cup action that is set to start today at the Costa Rica Country Club. Kevin Major Jr. Spencer Newman, Baker Newman and Marvin Rolle are representing Team Bahamas. The players are pictured at the courts for a practice…
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) is pleased to partner with the Urban Renewal Program to provide tennis lessons to the widercommunity. This initiative of the Ministry of Social Services under the auspices of Urban Renewal will be offered to scores of children in theinner cities of Nassau and eventually all over The Bahamas. Minister…
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) Play Tennis Program continues to bear fruit as the Association welcomed approximately 80 kids on Saturday. The BLTA ran two sessions to accommodate the increased numbers. Kids ages 4-17 are enjoying learning Tennis and the program is expanding. President Perry Newton credited the growth to the consistency of the…
A superb weekend of competition has resulted in Kevin Major Jr. and Baker Newman qualifying for the final two spots in the Davis Cup andSimone Pratt and Sierra Rodgers qualifying for the final two spots for the Billy Jean King (BJK) Cup. From a field of 8 men and 7 womenconsisting of former Davis and…
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association(BLTA) congratulates Joshua Turnquest, Hannah-Joy Simms, Sierra Donaldson and Afrika Smith ongraduating from University this month. Joshua TurnquestJoshua Turnquest graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University(IWU). Joshua obtained a Master of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Asbury University. Joshua played exceptionally for…
A talented trio of Bahamian tennis players are headed to NAIA Tennis Nationals in Mobile, Alabama. They have all won a championship either in conference or unaffiliated. They have all contributed to the success their tennis teams have achieved. Abigail Simms is playing for Indiana Tech Warriors. This is Abigail’s second consecutive WHAC championship (2021…
The Play Tennis Bahamas Program continues to produce positive fruits. The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) resumed the program in May and this instalment is set to run through the middle of June. The objective is to introduce children to tennis, starting play from Day 1 in a fun environment. Organising these sessions consistently over…
Graduate Student Joshua Turnquest has been very instrumental in helping Indiana Wesleyan University attain its #2 ranking in the nation. Theteam has an impressive 39-4 record-setting a school record for the most wins in history! On Senior’s Day Joshua and fellow teammate, Karl Wurth were recognized by their college. Josh won four matches that day.…