Louw fends off Jauss

SPORTS REPORTER SWAKOPMUNDThe first Namibian Tennis Association (NTA) junior tournament for the year took place in Swakopmund last weekend.The competition was attended by players from Windhoek, Okahandja and the coastal towns, garnering 58 entries in total – 39 boys and 19 girls.Top-notch tennis was played, with players braving the heat to show off their skills.George Louw walked away as the winner in the under-18 boys category, clinching the title after a nail-biting match against Daniel Jauss with a 6-4, 6-4 win. Dian Calitz took the third spot.Elze Stears came out on top in the u16 girls competition. The u16 boys had some exciting matches as well, with Joel Hiveluah putting on a great performance before giving in to Oliver Leicher’s strong display. Interesting outcomesThe u14 girls and boys also had some interesting outcomes as 11-year-old players Joanivia Bezuidenhout and Lian Kuhn progressed to the finals.Lila Kidd and Samuel Nel took the u12 gold medals home.The organisers thanked RA Commercial Investment for their support and sponsorship as well as the Swakopmund Tennis Courts, officials and all spectators.The next tournament – the u14 nationals -will take place in Windhoek on 26 and 27 February. Windhoek will also host the next NTA junior tournament on 5 and 6 March where all age groups will be welcome.

Louw fends off Jauss

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Namibian Sun 2025-10-16

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