Havugimana, Habiyambere battle for final slot

DEFENDING CHAMPION Dieudonné Habiyambere faces seed three Olivier Havugimana in the semi final of the Liberation Day tennis tournament due this morning at Amahoro tennis courts. 

Saturday, July 05, 2014
Olivier Havugimana.

Today

Men’s semis

D. Habiyambere vs. O. Havugimana

O.Nkunda vs. M. Uwizeyimana 

Women semis

M. Ingabire vs. O. Tuyisenge

G. Umumararungu vs. F. Cyiza 

DEFENDING CHAMPION Dieudonné Habiyambere faces seed three Olivier Havugimana in the semi final of the Liberation Day tennis tournament due this morning at Amahoro tennis courts. 

The 18-year old Havugimana earned a slot in the last four after eliminating Ernest Habiyambere while Habiyambere knocked out Eric Bimenyimana. 

Another semi-final will pit Olivier Nkunda against Mathieu Uwizeyimana. 

Speaking to Saturday Sport, Havugimana said, "I know I am facing a tough opponent (Habiyambere) but am focused, determined and ready to overcome any challenge,” 

"I am focused on winning the title and having reached this stage I believe I will fight until the end,” added Havugimana. 

In women’s category, defending champion Gisele Umumararungu takes on Firdawusi Cyiza while Megame Ingabire battles Olive Tuyisenge.