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Tennis: Daniel Phillips Wins Two Titles In UK
Tennis player Daniel Phillips competed in the 68th Annual Frinton Junior & Open Tournament Final in Essex, England. Phillips won the Boy’s Under 12 Final after he defeated Seth Midwood the Division number 3 seed. Phillips would win in straight sets 6-0, 6-1. Phillips would capture his second title of the day when he teamed up with Sophia Middleton... Read more of this article
New Tennis Management At Southampton Resort
One of the island’s most successful tennis players, Gavin Manders, and Davis Cup team member Jovan Whitter, have partnered to take over the tennis concession at Fairmont Southampton, with the newly formed Manders Tennis Management [MTM] company. A spokesperson said, “Made up of three Bermudian tennis professionals, the new team at Fairmont Southampton... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s Team Continue Play In COTECC
It was the third day of play for Team Bermuda as the 2017 ITF/Central American & Caribbean Tennis Confederation [COTECC] 12 & Under Team Championships continued in the Dominican Republic at their National Tennis Center. The Bermuda team consists of Jae Gibbons, Airez Gilbert-Simons, Mackai Whitter, Antonio Warner, Matthew Way, Asia-Leigh Hollis... Read more of this article
Photos: BLTA Junior Tennis Tournament
The Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association continued hosting a Junior Tournament at the WER Joell Tennis Stadium recently, resulting in a win for Matthew Doe with straight sets of 6-1 and 6-1. Doe, from the United Kingdom, took on Daniel Phillips in the Under 16 Boys Final, staying in full flow to win the tournament with the 6-1, 6-1 straight sets, giving... Read more of this article
Junior Open Tennis Tournament From July 24-28
The 2017 Highland Spring Junior Open Tennis Tournament is set to begin on Monday, July 24. The tournament, hosted by Pomander Gate Tennis Club and sanctioned by the Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association, will see the island’s top juniors compete for national ranking points. “Highland Spring and Butterfield & Vallis are pleased to be sponsoring this... Read more of this article
Tennis Team Depart For Dominican Republic
The 12 & Under Tennis team selected by the Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association arrived in the Dominican Republic early Saturday evening to participate in the 2017 ITF/COTECC 12 & Under Team Championships taking place at the National Tennis Center. Tournament play begins today, Monday July 10th and finishes on Saturday July 15th. It is played with... Read more of this article
Tennis: Thomas & Manders Win Silver Medals
The tennis finals of the NatWest Island Games were recently held, with a Bermuda pair winning silver medals. Bermuda’s David Thomas and Gavin Manders put up an excellent show, but eventually succumbed to a very strong Jersey side. David Thomas and Gavin Manders, along with Jovan Jordan-Whitter and Sam Butler, also combined to win the bronze medal... Read more of this article
Team To Represent Island At Tennis Tournament
The Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association has announced the 2017 12 & under team set to represent the island at the ITF/COTECC 12 & Under World Team Championships. The event will take place at the National Tennis Centre, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic from July 10 to July 15. The Bermuda Team consists of three boys and three girls, including... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s Davis Cup Team Defeat Antigua
Bermuda’s Davis Cup team, which is participating in Montevideo, Uruguay, defeated Antigua & Barbuda 2-1. It was a must win situation for Bermuda after suffering a loss to Jamaica at the Carrasco Lawn Tennis Club on red clay. Up first playing for Bermuda at the number two position was Gavin Manders who gave Bermuda a 1-0 lead by defeating Cordell... Read more of this article
New Tennis Courts Open At Hamilton Princess
Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has opened two new tennis courts at their Sinky Bay location. The new Beach Club tennis facility consists of two hard courts and a dedicated, top tennis pro. Residents and hotel guests can book lessons. Lessons are $70 for 30-minutes or $120 for 60-minutes.The hotel has partnered with former Davis Cup player, previously... Read more of this article
Deloitte Open Tennis Tournament On May 13
The first serve of the 2017 Deloitte Open tennis tournament will take place on Saturday, May 13. The tournament will be hosted by Pomander Gate Tennis Club, and is sanctioned by the Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association. Deloitte has sponsored the competition for almost a decade. The tournament has grown to become a player-favorite on the local tennis calendar,... Read more of this article
Beach Tennis Events In Dockyard On Mondays
Bermuda Beach Tennis will be hosting beach tennis tournaments on Monday evenings from 6.00pm to 9.00pm in Dockyard. Tony Brannon said, “Bermuda Beach Tennis has hosted seven international beach tennis tournaments since 2008 and we are hoping to have a major ITF Beach Tennis event in 2018. “We have hosted players over the years from Italy, Spain,... Read more of this article
Shadow Minister Congratulates Tyler Smith
Shadow Minister of Community, Youth & Sports Michael Weeks congratulated Tyler Smith on being named Southwestern Athletic Conference [SWAC] Player of the Year. Mr Weeks said, “As Shadow Minister of Sports, I offer my congratulations to Tyler Smith on being named SWAC Player of the Year. Her team, Jackson State University, had a remarkable year... Read more of this article
