Today at the National Tennis Centre, Coach Chelsi Russell organized a red and orange ball session for young tennis players. Other coaches who participated with their students were Coach Steve Taylor and Coach Mike Butler, President of the Southwest Tennis Club. Coach Chelsi said the focus was on fun, fitness and having red and orange…
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association congratulates Abigail Simms on signing with the Indiana Tech Warriors to play with the women’s tennis team next fall. Abigail who hails from Grand Bahama has been one of the talented female juniors in The Bahamas. Abigail recently played in BLTA’s ITF Goombay Splash, along with sister Gabrielle where she…
And the 2019 Davis Cup Team is complete! After our Invitational Trials were held at NTC this weekend Baker Newman and Phillip Major Jr. have emerged as the two top finishers of the Trials. During match play on Day 1 Baker Newman won two competitive 3-setter tiebreak matches over Philip Major Jr.( 3-6, 7-6, 10-6) and Kevin…
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association congratulates Bahamian Lauryn Daxon for being recognized as 2nd Team singles and doubles All-Conference for Missouri Valley College. Lauryn is a sophomore at Missouri Valley and has had a very successful tennis season. Coming off an injury last year, Lauryn has comeback in stellar form. Her team, the Missouri Valley…
Despite our 2018 Davis Cup Team winning the Tie in Group III Americas, The Bahamas will remain in Group III for 2019 due to the International Tennis Federation’s 2019 Davis Cup Reform. As a result of the reform, a team’s national ranking for 2019 takes precedent over a team’s latest winning results for the compilation of…
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association congratulates Elana Mackey on her Finals appearance at a Level 7 USTA tennis tournament in Key Biscayne, Florida. During the tournament Elana played very well winning over Romina Zamora 6-1, 6-1, she then faced the 2nd seed Lyshko where she won in two sets 6-2, 6-1. In the semis, Elana…
The BLTA wishes to officially announce its winners and runners-up from our Annual Jr. National Clay Court Easter Classics held over the Easter holiday. Honourable mention goes to Peyton Anderson, triple crown-winner in the Girls’ Singles’ 16s & 18s and Girls’ Doubles 18s. The Tournament was held at the Gym Tennis Club, Winton Meadows. The tournament director…
After returning home Team Bahamas was recognized for their efforts at the 2019 Fed Cup in Lima, Peru. The Team ended up on top of Pool B and played in the tennis finals against Peru. Despite falling to the host country Team Bahamas left an indelible impression with their splendid match play. Two members of…
Jody Turnquest won the London Springs Slam Open in London Ontario Canada in this month. Jody entered the tournament seeded 2nd and won his opening match over Alessandro Sant Angelou who was seeded 3rd 6-3, 6-7, 7-6. He then faced Alejandro Cortes winning decisively 6-0 7-5. Jody then moved on to play Mike Lay where…
The Bahamas faced its toughest opponent of the 2019 Fed Cup event today. Peru, the host country was able to overcome The Bahamas in the two singles matches. Danielle Thompson would go on first for Team Bahamas. Danielle fought but lost 2 -6, 1-6 against Anastasia Iammachkine of Peru. Player/Captain Kerrie Cartwright was up next and…