Junior tennis tournament a success
Tennis action took place at the annual Trustco Junior Tennis Tournament 2022 on Friday hosted by the Namibia Tennis Association (NTA).The action took place at the Sport Klub Windhoek (SKW), the Police Club, and the central tennis courts in Windhoek.
More than 60 participants in ages of between under-10 to under-18 from across the country competed for top honours.
Eduan Schollij, a competitor in the under-16 finals, who faced Lian Kuhn, said that their match went really well.
‘‘Both of us played excellently."
NTA director Jandre Bezuidenhout thanked Trustco for making the tournament possible.
Neville Basson, head of corporate communications and public relations at Trustco, explained that they try to engage in youth tennis and youth development as much as possible to assist junior tennis stars.
The best eight players from each category will be invited to compete in the Trustco Junior Master, which will be held in October, Basson said.
Results:
U16 boys:
First place- Eduan Schollij
Second place - Lian Kuhn
Third place - Oliver Leicher
U16 boys doubles:
First place- Lian Kuhn and Oliver Leicher
Second place- Eduan Schollij and Ruan Calitz
U18 boys:
First place- George Louw
Second place- Lorenzo Danster
Third place- Johannes Swartz
U18 girls:
First place- Minenhle Moyo
Second place- Joanivia Bezuidenhout
Third place- Leandre Louw
U18 girls doubles:
First place - Joanivia Bezuidenhout and Mari van Schalwyk
Second place - Minenhle Moyo and Leandre Louw