Jordan-Whitter's UNE Conclude Impressive Inaugural Season
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The debut season for the University of New England (UNE) women’s tennis team, guided by Bermudian coach Jovan Jordan-Whitter, has reached its conclusion after a tough loss in the opening round of the 2025 Conference of New England (CNE) Women's Tennis Championship.
The No. 6 seeded Nor'easters went down 4-0 to the No. 3 seeded Gordon College at the Brigham Athletic Complex, a result that brings an end to their highly promising inaugural campaign.
While the CNE Championship exit is a tough finish, the team achieved remarkable success in their first-ever varsity season under Coach Jordan-Whitter's leadership. The Nor'easters conclude the fall season with an impressive Overall 11-6 record, which includes five wins in conference play.
Jordan-Whitter, who was appointed as the head coach in August 2024, steered the newest UNE varsity sport to immediate competitiveness. The team’s focus now shifts to building upon this successful foundation as they look ahead to the next phase of the program's development.
Tuesday, November 04, 2025
Phillips and El Kordy Exit American Fall Championships
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Daniel Phillips' campaign at the Division One American Fall Individual Tennis Championships has come to an end after he and his doubles partner were defeated in the quarter-finals.
The Tulane University pairing of Phillips and Hady El Kordy faced Vasco Prata and Ivan Dreycopp from UNC Charlotte in the Men's Doubles Quarter-Finals. The competitive run for the Green Wave duo was halted as they went down with a score of 8-4 in the deciding pro-set format.
Phillips, who was previously eliminated from the singles draw on the opening day, was aiming to keep Tulane's hopes alive in the doubles competition. However, the UNC Charlotte pairing proved too consistent and ultimately secured the decisive break in the match to advance to the semi-finals.
The result concludes Phillips' participation in the American Fall Individual Championships, marking the end of a demanding week of high-level collegiate tennis.
Monday, November 03, 2025
Mixed Fortunes for Phillips on Day One of Championships
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Daniel Phillips had a day of contrasting fortunes on the opening day of the Division One American Fall Individual Tennis Championships at the University of Tulsa, experiencing a tough defeat in singles before bouncing back in emphatic fashion in the doubles competition.
Representing Tulane University, Phillips faced a challenging opponent in the Men’s Singles draw. He went down in straight sets, 6-2, 6-4, to Alejandro Jacome from Wichita State University. Despite a resilient second-set performance, Phillips was unable to overcome Jacome's consistency, marking a quick exit from the singles bracket.
Phillips swiftly put the singles defeat behind him to make a decisive impact in the Men's Doubles.
Teaming up with partner Hady El Kordy, the Tulane pair delivered a dominant performance against the University of South Florida's team of Elijah Cham and Guglielmo Verdese. Phillips and El Kordy showcased seamless teamwork and strong serving, cruising to an impressive 8-1 victory to secure their passage into the next round of the doubles tournament.
The focus now shifts to the doubles draw, where Phillips and El Kordy will look to continue their winning partnership in the highly competitive championships.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Manders & Jones Claim Doubles Bronze for Bermuda
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The Pre-World Cup Pickleball Tournament continued into its second day in Florida, and while the medal haul was modest compared to the opening day's success, the Bermuda contingent secured a crucial podium finish at the elite level.
The sole medal won on Day Two belonged to the formidable partnership of Gavin Manders and Benjamin Jones, who clinched the Bronze medal in the highly competitive Open Men’s Doubles Division.
Manders and Jones battled through a tough field, demonstrating the skill and coordination required to compete at the top tier of the sport. Their bronze medal in the Open division, which features the highest calibre of players, provides a significant boost for the team as they transition into the main Pickleball World Cup competition later this week.
Their performance ensures Bermuda continues to register success and maintain momentum ahead of the highly anticipated global tournament.
Monday, October 27, 2025
Bermuda Joins Pickleball World Cup Opening Ceremony
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The countdown is officially over. The inaugural Pickleball World Cup was launched with a vibrant and celebratory Opening Ceremony at the impressive Broward County Cricket Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The stadium was a kaleidoscope of colour and energy as teams from around the globe gathered to mark the start of the prestigious tournament.
The ceremony was a true celebration of international unity, passion, and, of course, the rapidly expanding sport of pickleball. Teams marched proudly around the venue, displaying their national colours and flags to an enthusiastic crowd.
Among the countries participating in the grand parade was Bermuda, with the delegation walking with pride as they raised the Bermudian flag high. Their presence underlines the growing worldwide appeal of pickleball, which has seen participation rates surge across the Atlantic island.
"To see the world gathered here, with so many countries represented, really highlights how far pickleball has come," commented one of the organizers during the procession. "This is a moment of history for the sport."
The Opening Ceremony concluded with a spectacular display, setting the stage for what promises to be an intense and captivating week of competition.
With the formalities concluded, attention now turns to the courts, where the best pickleball players in the world will compete for the sport's first major global title.
