Mahikeng Campus

Tennis is an Olympic sport and is played at all levels of society and at all ages. The sport can be played by anyone who can hold a racket, including wheelchair users. The game originated in England and dates back to the 19th century. The sport has since produced global superstars who are appreciated by all sports lovers across the globe.

Playing tennis can improve critical thinking, mental alertness and tactical thinking by making connections in the brain. The tennis team at the North-West University (NWU) Mahikeng Campus has four courts they use for training and competitions.

NWU Mahikeng Tennis achievements:

1) 2020 – Gaborone International Tennis Epic top 8 player.

2) 2019 – Top 30 order of merit players at Tennis Lab South Africa.

3) 2019 – At the USSA competition, one player was selected for the national team. The player represented the RSA at the CUCSA and FASU student games.

4) 2019 – Lifetime Achievement Award for Best Coach and Best Tertiary Programme at the Winners Circle.

5) 2019 – Winners of women’s and men’s titles at TenTen Tennis Series.

6) 2019 – Tshwane Tennis Open winners in doubles and mixed doubles.

7) 2018 – Mahikeng Tennis Open winners.

Potchefstroom Campus

Home to one of South Africa’s premier university tennis precincts, the NWU Potchefstroom tennis facilities offer a world-class environment for both competitive and recreational play. The precinct features 10 all-weather courts, 2 grass courts, and 5 clay courts, providing athletes with diverse playing surfaces for training and competition. As a proud host of national and international tournaments, NWU Tennis continues to attract top talent and showcase sporting excellence.