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Tennis “Laila Harris, Daughter of SKN…

Laila Harris, the eldest daughter of St. Kitts and Nevis football icon Atiba Harris, continues to shine on the international stage. She recently won the championship at the USTA Valter Paiva Tennis…

Coco Gauff beats Elina Svitolina to retain…

(EURO SPORT) US Open champion Coco Gauff needed three sets to defeat Elina Svitolina as the American won the Auckland Classic on Sunday, as they prepare for the upcoming Australian Open, the first…

Tennis : Shakir Celebrated by Minister Liburd

Minister of Sports in the Nevis Island Administration, Hon. Troy Liburd, officially celebrated Shakir Stapleton, Special Olympics tennis star, on his recent accomplishments. According to Shakir’s…

Tennis : Coco Gauff Wins the U.S. Open for Her…

(Associated Press) This was what so many folks figured Coco Gauff would do at some point. Didn't matter how young she was. Didn't matter whether there were setbacks along the way. Those outsized…

Sports Department Summer Tennis Camp Concludes

Friday 21st of July saw the conclusion of the summer Tennis camp, hosted by the Nevis Sports Department. A brief ceremony was ably chaired by Sports officer, Kerisha Powell and included remarks by…

Troy Mills Elected as Table Tennis President

St Kitts & Nevis Table Tennis Association (SKNTTA) held its elections o the evening of Monday 20 Feb 2023 at St Kitts & Nevis Olympic Committee's (SKNOC) Conference Room, under the supervision…

Venus earns long-awaited victory in Auckland

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP): Venus Williams is back in the win column. The 42-year-old Williams beat qualifier Katie Volynets 7-6 (4), 6-2 in the first round at the ASB Classic yesterday for her first…

Tennis On Nevis Not Dead

It may come as a surprise, but the game of Tennis on Nevis is still very much alive. Long-serving President of the Nevis Tennis Association recently spoke of a fairly successful year in Tennis for…

Serena Williams loses at U.S. Open in what may be…

(Washington Post) NEW YORK — Serena Williams said what is in all likelihood her goodbye to tennis Friday night at Arthur Ashe Stadium, 23 years and 22 Grand Slam titles after winning her first here at…

Local Tennis Camp

The Sports Department on Nevis is currently running a Tennis Camp for primary school students and some secondary school students. The camp is taking place at the newly renovated Tennis court, situated…

Serena Williams says ‘countdown has begun’ to…

AP: SAYING “THE countdown has begun”, 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams announced yesterday she is ready to step away from tennis so she can turn her focus to having another child and her…

Tennis : Shakir Receives Hero’s Welcome

Shakir Stapleton received a hero’s welcome as he returned to Nevis on Sunday 12th June. He was met at the Oualie pier by a small contingent of well-wishers which included Minister of Sports, Hon. Eric…

Tennis : Shakir Secures Gold Medal in Tennis

Shakir Stapleton won gold for St. Kitts and Nevis, in tennis, at the Special Olympics in the USA Games!!! Shakir won the 7-point tie break (7-5) with the games at 6-6. Time was called and Shakir…

Nevis Open All Set for Next Weekend

Photo Caption: David Wilson PBI Tennis Pro at the Four Seasons Resort Nevis David Wilson Tennis Pro at the prestigious Four Seasons Resort has confirmed that the now annual NEVIS OPEN Tennis…