The IC Caribbean Tennis Event held in the Bahamas this week came to a successful close with the USA Robins emerging victorious. We congratulate the organizers: IC Bahamas, the winner: Team USA and all the participating nations including Barbados and Canada (International Team). IC Bahamas President issued the below update on the IC Tournament. After…
A welcome reception for the International tennis teams from the USA, Barbados Canada and the host country Bahamas was held at Breezes Hotel last night. It was a night for the players to meet and greet each other as IC President Kit Spencer introduced the team captains. Mr Mickey Williams the Tournament Referee highlighted the…
Juniors in two (2) age categories, U14 and U16, participated in The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) New Year’s Tournament on January 7th -10th at the National Tennis Centre. A group of talented juniors headlined the opening tournament of 2023. President Perry Newton, Vice-President Chilean Burrows and past President Darnette Weir were on hand to…
In what would be a day of firsts, The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) crowned 2 first time champions at its 2022 Giorgio Baldacci Open Nationals: Denali Nottage (Men) and Elana Mackey (Women). Denali Nottage was victorious over Kevin Major Jr. at the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) Giorgio Baldacci Open Nationals. Denali who is…
Competition heats up at the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association 2002 Giorgio Baldacci Open Nationals. Today’s match results are as follows Denali Nottage defeated Savano Hanna 6-0 6-0Sydney Clarke defeated Breann Ferguson 6-0 6-0Elana Mackey defeated Jalisa Clarke 6-2, 6-1Cailan Bowe won in a walkover Michael Major JrCaila Bowe won in a walkover Simone Pratt in…
Some exciting matches are scheduled tomorrow as The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) kicks off the Giorgio Baldacci Open Nationals on Monday, December 19th -22nd at The National Tennis Centre. The Bahamas’ top athletes will compete to not only be crowned National Champion but to also be a part of the 2023 Davis Cup(Men) and…
The 3rd Annual Bahama Cup was held this weekend. On the final day, the young kids were invited to participate in a free tennis clinic. The kids played with the tennis professionals and received tips from the world #3 in singles and doubles, Jessica Pegula, James Blake former World #4 and Milos Raonic, former world…
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) congratulates Khai Rhees, Kingston Rees and William McCartney on their performances at the Lil Mo/Big MO Competition in Palm Beach Florida. Khai Rhees was victorious in the Boys 16 Doubles. Khai along with partner Ricardo Espaillat captured the championship. They received a bye in the quarterfinals and won in…
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) President Perry Newton and Vice-President Chilean Burrows are attending the 2022 International Tennis Federation (ITF) Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Glasglow, Scotland. Some of the initiatives of the ITF that are being presented are: – To be open and welcoming to everyone; embracing new forms of the…
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association Play Tennis Course Certification Course for coaches was a huge success! The course tutor was the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Developmental Officer for the Caribbean, Mr. John Goede. The course saw a good representation from the primary school district and the various islands: Abaco, Eleuthera, Grand Bahama and New Providence.…