Connor Van Schalkwyk Leads Namibia to Davis Cup World Group II Qualifiers

Van Schalkwyk, hailing from Windhoek, Namibia, went undefeated in singles play at No. 1, achieving a perfect 5-0 record without losing a set. He also contributed significantly in doubles, with a 3-1 record, aiding Namibia in securing eight out of their nine match victories during the tournament. This successful performance has propelled Namibia into the World Group II qualifiers set for February, marking a significant advancement for the program.

This achievement is part of a standout year for Van Schalkwyk, who garnered First Team All-Big 12 honors in both singles and doubles for Baylor in the 2025-26 season, alongside earning two Big 12 Player of the Week titles. He reached a career-high ranking of No. 17 in the ITA singles rankings and achieved a dual-match singles record of 17-6, including victories against four nationally ranked players.

Prior to joining Baylor, Van Schalkwyk transferred from Old Dominion, where he had a notable two-year stint. He was recognized as the Sun Belt Conference Freshman of the Year in 2024 and made the First Team All-Conference list in singles and doubles during both his freshman and sophomore years.

Van Schalkwyk and his Baylor teammates are set to return to Waco for the start of classes next week, aiming to continue their strong performance following a run that led them to the NCAA Quarterfinals in the previous season.