The saying on his shirt “Leave Your Legacy” rings true as Justin Roberts sets new career tennis high. Justin has moved to under 800 on the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) singles’ ranking. The ATP is the governing body of the men’s professional tennis circuits – starting August 5th 2019, the ATP ranking system was improved…
The Qualifying rounds are complete and Main Draw begins for The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association International Tennis Federation (ITF) Junkanoo Bowl Tournament today. Top junior tennis players are participating in the tournament from local and abroad ranked up to 216 on the boys’ side and 359 on the girls’ side. The top-ranked on the girls’ side…
Tennis Exhibition in Nassau:On Saturday past, Southwest Tennis Club in conjunction with the other Sporting Clubs at the Flamingo Gardens Park held an all-day Saturday exhibition to showcase the talented youths who are engaged in the community’s year-round programs. These programs are facilitated by dedicated volunteers. There were a number of honorees and for tennis, Kevin…
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 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…
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association has fielded a talented group to represent The Bahamas at the 2019 BNP Paribus Fed Cup in Lima, Peru. The Fed Cup is the premier tennis competition for female team. Team Bahamas consists of Player/Coach Kerrie Cartwright, Danielle Thompson, Sydney Clarke and Sierra Donaldson. The Bahamas is playing in Americas Group…
Mr. Evon Wisdom, Senior Education Officer at the Ministry of Education visited the National Tennis Centre this past weekend. Mr. Wisdom met with BLT President, Ms. Darnette Weir, Mr. John Goede, International Tennis Federation Development Officer for The Caribbean and other Executives inclusive of recently appointed, Head of Junior Development, Mr. Perry Newton Jr. and Junior Tennis Initiative Administrator and…
Our young juniors are competing in the 14 and under Junior International Championships (JITIC) in El Salvador. The JITIC competition has the top juniors in the Caribbean and Latin America competing for the title of the ‘best of the best’ in Junior Tennis in the region. The team consists of Emma Weech and Donesha Gibson…
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…