The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association congratulates Baker Newman on his great performance on the international pro tennis circuit. Baker played in M15 in Cancun, Mexico where he won against two opponents from Mexico and the USA in the qualies to make it to the main draw. Baker would earn another win but would lose in…
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association is jumpstarting its tennis development with the Play Tennis Course (PTC). PTC is an introductory level tennis qualification that is delivered through the member National Tennis Associations of the International Tennis Federation (ITF). The focus on coaches’ development is key to the overall growth of the sport of Tennis. Thirteen…
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association announces Mr. Perry Newton Jr., assisted by Mr. Wesley Rolle, will head the Junior Development Program for the national association. The approval of appointment was unanimous at this month’s Board Meeting. Mr. Newton has held various posts in the Tennis arena, inclusive of Public Relations Officer, Treasurer and Council Member of the BLTA…
The World Juniors Tennis Competition for top junior Girls U14 in the region is being held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Team Bahamas started competition after the opening ceremonies against the home crowd favourites. They fought but lost to the DominicanRepublic. Sierra Rodgers was up first and lost 0-6, 1-6. Kaylee Kanuka followed next and…
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association congratulates Kevin Major Jr. on winning another tennis tournament in Florida. Kevin won Open Championships in Flamingo Park Florida only weeks after winning the BMW Tennis Championships in Pembrooke Pines. Kevin was seeded 3rd in the tournament and fellow Bahamian Philip Major Jr. was seeded 6th in the tournament. Both…
Bahamian collegiate player Joshua Turnquest is now ranked #15 in intercollegiate tennis play. Joshua moved up 15 spots based on the latest Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) NAIA rankings announced recently. The NAIA is the National Association of IntercollegiateAthletics in North America. Joshua is now ranked No. 15 in singles play. Joshua who is a junior…
On Friday past, The Bahamas World Tennis Juniors National Team (Boys) secured another win and defeated Curacao 3-0 to advance to the Consolation Final yesterday! Anthony Burrows Jr. continued his great play from the day before winning over his opponent 6-2, 7-6. Michael Major Jr. came up next with the Bahamas winning the second match in…
The Bahamas was victorious today over Aruba 3-0 at the World TennisTeam Competition in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The Bahamas coming off two tough and competitive losses came back strongtoday in matchplay. Anthony Burrows Jr. set the stage as he won easily 6-1,6-0, giving up only one game! over Aruba. Michael Major Jr. wouldcontinue the…
Arriving in Santo Domingo to represent The Bahamas at the World Juniors Competition is a cadre of talented juniors. Team Bahamas consists of Michael Major Jr., Anthony Burrows Jr., and Dentry Mortimer Jr. Michael, Anthony and Dentry are the top-ranked in the Boys’ U14 Division in the country and will be displaying their skills amongst…
It is with great pleasure that we announce the commencement of our Coaches Education and Development Program. The first step in this process is to participate in the ITF’s Play Tennis Course. The Play Tennis Course (PTC) is an introductory level tennis qualification that is delivered through the member National Tennis Association of the ITF. …