A splendid showing all around for The Bahamas in The 2016 Davis Cup Competiton. Due to the consistent and excellent play, Team Bahamas has been promoted to Zone II. With a final win over Team Jamaica today the Bahamas reigns supreme as the only undefeated team in Pool B. They end the competition with a…
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A clean sweep against Trinidad & Tobago today for The Bahamas Davis Cup Team. The competition got off to a great start with Kevin Major Jr. leading the way. Despite his first appearance on the court, there were no nerves present as Kevin sliced his way through the competition. In the first set, Kevin beat…
DetailsThe Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association is hosting its 15th Edition of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Junkanoo Bowl. The tournament features top junior players in the under 18 and the U14 categories from more than 20 countries including Japan, South Africa, Ukraine, Zimbabwe, Bulgaria and the USA. The highest-ranked player is seeded 128 in juniors…
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The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) will be hosting its 15th Annual International Tennis Federation (ITF) Junkanoo Bowl Tournament July 4th – 9th 2016. The tournament is sponsored by Massy United Insurance and RMS Insurance Agents & Brokers. The tournament will feature top juniors from over 30 countries including Germany, United States, Australia, Canada, Japan,…
DetailsJune 27th — In the finals match Philip faced home town favourite Trey Yates. Despite the fact that the crowd was on American Yates side, Philip was able to break serve and overpower Yates with a convincing victory of 6-4,6-2. In an interview with Philip Major, he is quoted as saying “it is the small…
DetailsIn Pro USTA Women’s Singles play, Bahamian Kerrie Cartwright was successful in winning the tournament which was sponsored by Crow Canon Country Club. The tournament which was classified as advanced, attracted some top talent including Kerrie who was rated #1. Kerrie has previously represented her country in Fed Cup action and has performed exceptionally well. …
DetailsMr. John Goede, International Tennis Federation(ITF) Development Officer for the Caribbean had a very fruitful visit to The Bahamas recently. His visit encompassed not only New Providence but also Grand Bahama. Mr. Goede met with the Grand Bahama Tennis Association (GBTA). The focus was on the development of tennis and growth prospects with an emphasis…
DetailsFrom the tennis beat, we have several outstanding tennis athletes playing on the American Circuit. Over the weekend Philip Major Jr. who made the main draw on the European Circuit a few months ago now turns his attention to some US matchplay in Lynchburg, Virginia. Philip along with fellow Bahamians Joshua Turnquest, Michael Cooper and Iesha…
DetailsThe Bahamas Lawn and Tennis Association (BLTA) welcomes to The Bahamas Mr. John Goede, International Tennis Federation (ITF) Development Officer. Mr. Goede was appointed developmental Officer for the Caribbean in May 2013. John has worked tirelessly on many projects for the ITF and has a wealth of experience and knowledge of the region and of…
DetailsIn an effort to provide top notched training for BLTA juniors, the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association extended an invitation to our top tennis junior athletes to participate in a Developmental Clinic last week. The Clinic focused on the development of some of our top female players. The full week high-performance Clinic was facilitated by Coach…
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