Bermuda Bounce Back with Victory over St Kitts & Nevis
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Bermuda’s junior Davis Cup stars have ignited their qualifying campaign in Guatemala City, securing a hard-fought 2–1 victory over St Kitts & Nevis to get their first win on the board.
Following a challenging opening to the NAMCAM Pre-Qualifying Tournament, the trio of Jaden Jones, Michael Collins, and Hasan Khan showed immense resolve on the red clay. Jaden Jones provided the perfect start in the opening singles rubber, delivering a dominant performance against Brandon Brisbane. Jones looked comfortable from the baseline throughout, utilizing his superior court coverage to wrap up a straight-sets 6-2, 6-2 victory and hand Bermuda a crucial early lead.
The second singles match proved to be a far more grueling affair as Michael Collins stepped up to face Omar Mongerie. In a contest defined by momentum shifts, Mongerie seized the first set 6-2 before Collins mounted a spirited comeback. The Bermudian found his rhythm in the second, breaking late to take it 6-4 and force a decider. However, Mongerie regained his composure in the third, pulling away to win the set 6-2 and level the tie at one apiece.
With the result resting on the doubles, the pressure shifted back to the Bermuda camp. Jones returned to the court to partner Collins against the pairing of Gabriel Duggins and Mongerie. Any nerves were quickly dispelled as the Bermudian duo produced their most clinical tennis of the tournament so far. Demonstrating exceptional chemistry at the net, they blew their opponents away in a one-sided encounter, securing a 6-0, 6-1 win to wrap up the overall victory.
The result provides a massive psychological boost for veteran coach Brent Smith’s side as they look to climb the Group 1 standings. Having adjusted to the high-altitude conditions and the demands of the clay, the squad will now look to carry this winning momentum into their final group fixtures as they continue their pursuit of a spot in the regional finals.
Monday, February 23, 2026
Phillips Battles to Tie-Break Victory as Tulane Dominate
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Daniel Phillips played a starring role as Tulane University asserted their dominance in the New Orleans derby, securing a comprehensive 6–1 victory over the University of New Orleans.
The contest began with a hard-fought battle for the doubles point. Occupying the prestigious number one doubles spot, Phillips paired with Lance Nisbet to face the Privateers’ duo of Jacob Rouleau-Mailly and Jerall Yasin. In a neck-and-neck encounter, the match was poised at 5–5 when it was officially halted, as Tulane had already secured the doubles point on other courts to take an early lead in the tie.
However, it was in the singles competition where Phillips truly showcased his resilience. Taking on the number one spot, Phillips faced a familiar foe in Rouleau-Mailly in what would become the match of the afternoon. Phillips started with intent, utilizing his aggressive baseline game to take the opening set 6–3. The momentum shifted in the second, as Rouleau-Mailly responded with a 6–3 win of his own to force a deciding set.
The final set proved to be a grueling test of nerves, with neither player able to find a decisive break of serve. With the scores locked at six games apiece, the match moved into a high-stakes tie-breaker. Phillips showed immense composure under pressure, pulling away to win the tie-break 7–4 and claim the match 7–6 in the third. The victory not only secured a vital point for the Green Wave but also underscored Phillips' growing reputation as a formidable lead player in the collegiate ranks.
Sunday, February 22, 2026
Tough Start for Bermuda's Junior Stars in Guatemala
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Bermuda's young tennis hopefuls faced a daunting opening test at the Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup NAMCAM Pre-Qualifying Tournament, falling to a clinical Dominican Republic side in their first Under-16 Boys Round Robin fixture.
Competing in Group 1 at the high-altitude clay courts of Guatemala, the Bermudian trio found the transition to the technical surface a significant challenge against a seasoned Dominican squad. The tone for the tie was set in the opening singles match, where Jaden Jones struggled to find his rhythm against Daniel Ramirez. Despite flashes of resilience, Jones went down in straight sets 6-1, 6-3, as Ramirez secured the early lead for his nation.
The deficit was doubled in the second singles rubber as Michael Collins faced off against Miguel Baquero. Collins battled hard through a series of grueling baseline exchanges, but Baquero’s consistency on the red dirt proved decisive, as he claimed a 6-2, 6-1 victory to ensure the Dominican Republic took an unassailable 2–0 lead in the tie.
Bermuda looked to salvage a point in the concluding doubles match, with Collins and Jones teaming up to face the formidable pairing of Baquero and Ramirez. However, the Dominican duo maintained their dominance at the net, closing out a 6-2, 6-2 win to complete a comprehensive 3–0 sweep.
The Bermudian squad, led by veteran coach Brent Smith, must now regroup quickly as they look to keep their qualification hopes alive in the remaining group matches. With the tournament serving as the primary gateway to the final qualifying rounds in Canada this April, the young stars will be targeting a bounce-back performance in their next scheduled rubber.
Friday, February 20, 2026
Young Stars head for Guatemala for Junior Davis Cup
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Bermuda’s Junior Davis Cup hopefuls have begun their journey to Guatemala for the high-stakes Pre-Qualifying Tournament. The trio of Michael Collins, Hassan Khan, and Jaden Jones are set to represent the island in the prestigious event, which runs from February 22nd to the 27th.
The tournament serves as the crucial gateway for nations across North, Central America, and the Caribbean as they look to advance through the world’s premier junior team competition. For the young Bermudians, it represents an opportunity to test their mettle against the region's elite prospects on a significant international stage.
The squad is traveling under the experienced stewardship of veteran coach Brent Smith. Smith’s primary challenge will be preparing the players for the unique demands of Guatemala City, where high-altitude conditions and technical clay courts often play a decisive role in the outcome of matches.
The transition from Bermuda's local courts to the grueling clay surfaces of Central America will require both tactical discipline and physical resilience. As the competition draws near, the focus remains on navigating these environmental hurdles to secure a spot in the next stage of the global tournament.
Monday, February 16, 2026
Terceira Makes History with Stunning Miami Open Triumph
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Lee Terceira has etched her name into the history books of Bermudian tennis after a remarkable victory at a Level 5 Open USTA Tournament in Miami. In doing so, she has become the first female junior player from the island to both compete in and win a Level 5 event in the Under 12 Division.
The achievement is all the more extraordinary given that Terceira was not originally accepted into the tournament draw due to her ranking. It was only following a series of late withdrawals that a spot became available, and the young Bermudian received confirmation of her entry only the night before the first round began.
She began her campaign with a clinical performance in the Round of 16, dispatching Bhuvika Syamagari from Illinois in straight sets. However, the true test of Terceira's resolve arrived in the quarter-finals against the second seed, Sophie Murphy Alvarez. After dropping a one-sided first set, Terceira showed immense character to level the match by taking the second set 6-3. Her comeback was fueled by high-profile support from the sidelines, as Bermuda’s Davis Cup captain Ricky Mallory and player Trey Mallory arrived at the court to cheer her on. The encouragement proved decisive, as Terceira held her nerve to win the final tie-breaker 10-6.
The semi-final followed a similarly dramatic script. Facing Andrea Rivas, Terceira once again found herself in a marathon battle that required a third-set decider. After losing a tight first-set tie-breaker, she roared back to take the second set and ultimately secured her place in the final with a 10-5 win in the tie-breaker.
In the championship match, Terceira demonstrated she has the temperament for the big occasion. Taking on the number three seed, Lidiia Filippova, the Bermudian produced a disciplined and powerful display to claim the title with a straight-sets victory. The win marks a significant milestone for the Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association’s junior development programme and establishes Terceira as one of the region’s most formidable young talents.
