THE VALLEY, Anguilla (Nov. 11, 2026) — Junior players from around the world, alongside top Caribbean talent and Anguilla’s own rising players, will compete in Anguilla this month as the island hosts the Anguilla Cup: two back-to-back International Tennis Federation (ITF) World Tennis Tour Juniors J30 events at the Anguilla Tennis Academy (ATA).
Cup 1 runs Nov. 15-21 and Cup 2 runs Nov. 22-28. Each event features boys and girls under-18 draws, opening with round-robin qualifying on Sunday and continuing with 32-player main draws beginning Monday. Finals for both events will be played at Four Seasons Resort Anguilla Nov. 21 and 28. The Anguilla Cup is part of the Caribbean Cup Tennis Series.“We’re thrilled to be back in Anguilla. The Anguilla Cup is about supporting young players, from right here at home and across the Caribbean, with a world-class stage to compete, grow and chase their goals,” said Andrei Alexe, tournament director of the Anguilla Cup.“The Anguilla Cup gives visiting players and their families a reason to come to Anguilla and every reason to return,” said Jameel Rochester, director of tourism at the Anguilla Tourist Board. “Beyond the matches, they can enjoy our beautiful beaches, discover our exceptional cuisine and experience the warmth of our people. We are grateful to the Anguilla Social Security Board for its support in helping make this event possible. Together, we are introducing new visitors to the island and building lasting connections that extend well beyond the tournament.”Ahead of the tournament, the ATA’s six hard courts were repaired and resurfaced with a new blue-and-green acrylic finish and fresh lines ready for ITF competition, and the academy’s facilities and bathrooms were renovated.Mitchelle Lake, founder and president of the Anguilla Tennis Academy, said, “Thanks to the generosity of our local, regional and international supporters, the Anguilla Tennis Academy has raised more than US$100,000 to improve our facilities and resurface all six tennis courts ahead of the Anguilla Cup.“Next week, we will welcome young players from around the world to compete at our newly renovated facility. This is an exciting moment for ATA and for Anguilla. But what makes this achievement especially meaningful is what happens after the tournament. Our children will have improved facilities where they can develop their skills, build confidence, compete and discover the opportunities that tennis can create. I am deeply grateful to everyone who believed in our vision and helped make this possible.”The tournament also opens its doors to the community. On Friday, Nov. 20, the Anguilla Tennis Festival, presented by the Anguilla Tourist Board, opens with a free junior tennis clinic at 4 p.m., followed at 5 p.m. by an exhibition match. Both events are free and open to the public.The clinic is open to children of all ages and skill levels. No experience is needed, and rackets are provided. The clinic gives Anguillian children a first taste of the sport on the same courts where international juniors are competing that week, and a pathway into the Anguilla Tennis Academy’s year-round programs. Spaces are limited to 40; families can register at anguillacup.ca/junior-clinic-registration.“Sport has the power to open doors for our young people, and events like the Anguilla Cup help show them what is possible,” said Cardigan Connor, Anguilla’s minister of health, tourism and sports. “By welcoming international competition and introducing more local children to tennis, we are strengthening our sports tourism offering while encouraging the next generation to discover their potential. That is the kind of legacy we want to build.”“The Anguilla National Tennis Association is thrilled to be a partner in welcoming international players and families to experience our warm island hospitality and vibrant tennis community,” said Michelle Owen-Vasilis, president of the Anguilla National Tennis Association. “Hosting back-to-back ITF World Tennis events elevates Anguilla’s position in Caribbean tennis. The Anguilla Cup represents a landmark moment for our sports landscape, bringing a world-class ITF junior competition to our shores while inspiring the next generation of local talent. We can’t wait for everyone to witness this spectacular competition of elite tennis.”The Anguilla Cup is presented with the support of premier partners the Anguilla Tourist Board, the Anguilla Social Security Board, the Government of Anguilla’s Department of Sports and Four Seasons Resort Anguilla; and official partners King Ocean Services and Anguilla Great House Beach Resort, the event’s official hotel. A full list of partners appears below.
