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Saturday, September 05, 2026
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Davis Cup Team: Player Profile Wayne Montgomery
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1. General & Personal Information
Full Name: Wayne Montgomery
Nickname(s): N/A
Hometown / Parish: Smiths
Current Club / College / Training Base: University of Georgia. Currently working full-time in Bermuda.
Dominant Hand (Right/Left) & Backhand Style (1-Handed/2-Handed): Right handed 2-handed backhand.
Favorite Surface (Hard / Clay / Grass): Hard
Racquet & String Setup: Wilson Blade 98. Strings: Wilson PolyPro
2. Fuel & Nutrition
Favorite Meal of All Time: South African Braai
Go-To Pre-Match Meal (2–3 hours before play): Pasta, bananas, coffee
On-Court Snack / Hydration Choice (e.g., specific bar, gels, coconut water, electrolytes): Electrolytes, bananas, salt.
Post-Match Recovery / "Treat" Meal: Pints.
Any dietary restrictions or food allergies: N/A.
3. Matchday Routines & Preparation
Wake-Up Routine on Game Day (e.g., wake time, morning stretch, meditation): No specific routine. Coffee and tackle the day.
Warm-Up Must-Haves (dynamic stretch, band work, mini-tennis, physical rituals): Dynamic stretch.
Headphones On? What is your ultimate pre-match walkout song or playlist vibe? Country music.
Superstitions or Rituals (e.g., towel placement, ball bouncing, lucky gear): No.
How do you regroup during a tough changeover or when trailing? Refocus, assess opponent's weakness, strategize.
4. Tennis & Davis Cup Inspiration
Tennis Idol / Role Model Growing Up: Roger Federer & Rafael Nadal
Proudest Moment in Your Tennis Career So Far: Reaching the semi finals of Wimbledon Juniors.
What does wearing the national colours and representing Bermuda in the Davis Cup mean to you? It's a very prestigious tournament and I am very grateful for the opportunity to represent Bermuda on home soil in front of the Bermuda crowd. Hopefully, we can create a mini cup match atmosphere on September 19th and 20th.
Favorite Davis Cup memory (as a player or spectator): Winning the Davis Cup for Bermuda in February, 2026, thereby allowing us to move into world group II for the first time in history.
If you could play doubles with any player in tennis history, who would it be? Roger Federer.
5. Off the Court & Quickfire
Favorite sport or hobby outside of tennis: Golf (without a doubt).
Current favorite TV show, podcast, or movie: Favorite TV show: Peaky Blinders. Favorite movie: Interstellar.
One thing about you that fans or teammates might not know: I love all sports.
Message to the Bermuda fans supporting the team: Please come out and support the Davis Cup team on Sept 19th and 20th. This is the first time in 30+ years that Bermuda is hosting the Davis Cup. We would really appreciate everyone's support.
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Friday, September 04, 2026
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Davis Cup Team: Player Profile Trey Mallory
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1. General & Personal Information
Full Name: Richard James Leroy Mallory III
Nickname(s): Trey
Hometown / Parish: Sandys
Current Club / College / Training Base: Lake Worth, Florida
Dominant Hand (Right/Left): Right
Backhand Style (1-Handed/2-Handed): 2 Handed
Favorite Surface (Hard / Clay / Grass): Hard Court
Racquet: Babolat Pure Aero
String Setup: 16 Gauge RPM Blast (53lbs)
1. Fuel & Nutrition
Favorite Meal of All Time: Sushi
Go-To Pre-Match Meal (2–3 hours before play):
If morning match: eggs/toast/Turkey bacon/orange juice
If later match: chicken/rice/black beans/coconut water
On-Court Snack / Hydration Choice (e.g., specific bar, gels, coconut water, electrolytes):
Banana/Mauten Gel 100/Isotonic Energy Gel/SOS electrolytes
Post-Match Recovery / "Treat" Meal:
Once in a while I’ll have an Açaí Bowl
Any dietary restrictions or food allergies:
I don’t eat red meat (only meat I eat is chicken/turkey/fish)
1. Matchday Routines & Preparation
Wake-Up Routine on Game Day (e.g., wake time, morning stretch, meditation):
Nothing special, get up and make sure I have a good breakfast and eat enough.
Warm-Up Must-Haves (dynamic stretch, band work, mini-tennis, physical rituals):
Start warm up doing my activations with the bands, then dynamic stretching.
Definitely headphones on.
What is your ultimate pre-match walkout song or playlist vibe?
Top Floor by Gunna
Superstitions or Rituals (e.g., towel placement, ball bouncing, lucky gear):
None
How do you regroup during a tough changeover or when trailing?
Analyze the situation quickly and move on as fast as possible
4. Tennis & Davis Cup Inspiration
Tennis Idol
Djokovic
Role Model Growing Up:
Dad
Proudest Moment in Your Tennis Career So Far:
Winning my first ATP point and getting promoted to World Group II with the my fellow Davis Cup teammates.
What does wearing the national colours and representing Bermuda in the Davis Cup mean to you?
Wearing the Bermuda colours and representing my country in Davis Cup is an honor that is difficult to put into words. But doing it on home soil makes it even more special. When you step onto that court you’re no longer just playing for yourself. You’re playing for your teammates, your family, the people in the stands, and an entire country. Every point carries a little more weight because you know there are people who are watching, believing and sharing in the journey with you.
Favorite Davis Cup memory (as a player or spectator):
As a spectator I got to travel to Puerto Rico as a junior and watch the Men’s Davis Cup team; hoping I would be able to be part of the team one day.
As a player definitely being part of the winning team defeating the country of Georgia in Cyprus.
If you could play doubles with any player in tennis history, who would it be?
Roger Federer
5. Off the Court & Quickfire
Favorite sport or hobby outside of tennis:
Football
Current favorite TV show, podcast, or movie:
TV Show: (Outer-Banks)
Podcast: Changeover Podcast
Movie: Unbroken
One thing about you that fans or teammates might not know:
My government name
Message to the Bermuda fans supporting the team:
Please come out and support the team on Sept 19 & 20 we need the stands packed. We need the flags flying, the drums, the energy, and Bermuda spirit behind us.
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Tuesday, September 01, 2026
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Airspace Restrictions Imposed over Tennis Stadium for Davis Cup
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A temporary no-fly zone will be enforced over the W.E.R. Joell Tennis Stadium in Bermuda later this month to ensure safety and security during the upcoming Davis Cup tie.
The Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority (BCAA) has issued a formal restriction order prohibiting unauthorized flights directly above the venue across the entire weekend of competition, running from September 19th to 20th 2026.
The restriction, enacted under Article 68 of the Air Navigation (Overseas Territories) Order 2013, bans all non-participating aircraft, gliders, airships, balloons, microlights, and unmanned aerial vehicles—commonly known as drones.
Key Details of the Airspace Restriction
Event & Venue: Davis Cup – W.E.R. Joell Tennis Stadium, Bermuda
Effective Dates: Saturday, 19 September to Sunday, 20 September 2026 (inclusive)
Governing Order: Air Navigation (Overseas Territories) Davis Cup – W.E.R. Joell Tennis Stadium Direction September 2026
Issuing Authority: Director General of the Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority (designated under Governor authority)
Prohibited Craft: Drones and remotely piloted aircraft, microlights, gliders, airships, hot air balloons, and all non-permitted standard aircraft
The measure has been introduced in the public interest to safeguard players, officials, and spectators attending the international team tennis tie, while preventing mid-air congestion and interference with authorized broadcast operations.
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Monday, August 31, 2026
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Barroso & Chaves Fall at Final Hurdle in Da Nang Title Match
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Irfan Zack and Siang Sza Keang secured the Men’s Doubles 4.0 50+ title at the International Pickleball Tournament in Da Nang, halting a spirited run from Jose Barroso and Vincent Chaves in the final.
Barroso and Chaves had mounted an impressive charge through the knockout stages on the Vietnamese coast, only to be stopped in the championship decider by the clinical Zack and Siang.
Barroso and Chaves opened their campaign in commanding fashion, outplaying the pairing of Huang Chung Jung Toshi and Usufomo Fepueah in the quarter-finals to book their place in the final four.
The semi-finals delivered a tough test, but the duo maintained their momentum to overcome Rogerio de Almeida and Hilton Gomes, sealing a well-earned spot in the showpiece match.
However, Zack and Siang proved a step too far in the final, dictating key exchanges to capture the title and leave Barroso and Chaves to settle for a hard-fought runners-up finish.
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Monday, August 24, 2026
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Simons Returns as Bermuda Name Squad for Davis Cup
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Tariq Simons has been recalled to the Bermuda Davis Cup squad ahead of their historic World Group II tie this September, marking the solitary change to the side that secured qualification.
Simons joins the core unit that earned promotion, linking up with lead singles ace Daniel Phillips, Trey Mallory, Wayne Montgomery, and Zach McGuire under the guidance of long-serving national coach Ricky Mallory.
The inclusion of Simons bolsters Bermuda’s depth across both singles and doubles rubbers as the island prepares to test itself at the higher tier of international team tennis.
Phillips and Mallory are expected to carry the primary load in singles following their stellar qualifying campaign, with McGuire and Montgomery providing vital options as Bermuda looks to cause an upset on the global stage.
Coach Ricky Mallory will lead a squad brimming with collegiate and international experience, with preparations now shifting into the final phase ahead of the September tie.
"This is Team Bermuda, ready to represent our island at the Davis Cup World Group II," the team confirmed as the five-man selection was finalised.
Bermuda Davis Cup Squad
Daniel Phillips
Trey Mallory
Tariq Simons
Wayne Montgomery
Zach McGuire
Coach: Ricky Mallory
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