Tennis: Bermuda’s Davis Cup Team Announced
The Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association named the 2018 Davis Cup team set to represent Bermuda at the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas. This event takes place in Escazu, Costa Rica from May 28th to June 3rd.
The Bermuda Team consists of number one seed and veteran, Gavin Manders, David Thomas, Neal Towlson and Trey Mallory, with National Tennis Director Ricky Mallory, traveling as coach.
Neal Towlson returns to the team, replacing Jovan Whitter, with newcomer Trey Mallory becoming the youngest Bermuda player ever to secure a position. Trey Mallory turning 16 this year replaces longtime stalwart Jenson Bascome who also just happens to be godfather to Trey.
Trey Mallory
National Tennis Director, Ricky Mallory said, “Jenson has been a role model and a true Ambassador to Bermuda for the sport of tennis. His example to the commitment of tennis and to the Davis Cup team is a testament of his character.
“Over the years Jenson has played in some exciting International matches and has inspired his fellow team mates through many triumphs. His commitment to the game was even recognized by the Governing body of tennis worldwide, the International Tennis Federation; who in the year 2015 presented Jenson with the prestigious Commitment Award”.
Over the next few years starting this year, the BLTA plans to transition more junior players into the men’s National training programme so that there will be growth within the Davis Cup team.
President of the BLTA Michael Wolfe stated, “This is an exciting time for the Davis Cup team as we start the process of building for the future with the introduction of one our top juniors to the team.
“We hope Trey is just the first of a wave of up and coming players to be included over the next several years. I do however want to say a special thank you to Jenson Bascome for his many achievements and dedication to the sport and Bermuda Tennis.
“As a Davis Cup player for many years, he was a team leader, role model and a player who you could count on in tough moments. For his contributions, the BLTA and I say thank you”.
Squad!! Good luck guys!!!