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Trungelliti, Tabur faceoff in Rwanda Challenger 2 final

Saturday, March 09, 2024

Marco Trungelliti will face Kamil Majchrzak in the semifinal of Rwanda Challenger week 2 semifinal on Saturday-photo by FRT

Rwanda Challenger 2: Trungelliti up for "revenge" against Majchrzak

Friday, March 08, 2024

French former tennis star Yannick Noah was in the country laast week where he was an honorary guest of the Rwanda Challenger 50 Tour which is underway in Kigali-courtesy

What happens in Rwanda stimulates other countries - Yannick Noah

Friday, March 08, 2024

Kamil Majchrzak (L) eliminated Russian top seed Ivan Gakhov (R) on Wednesday to set up a second round date with Austrian David Pichler on Thursday, March 7-Photo by FRT

Majchrzak ousts Gakhov, draws Pichler in next round

Wednesday, March 06, 2024

Frenchman Calvin Hemery beat Bodgan Bobrov 6-3, 6-4 on Tuesday to set up a second round meeting with Corentin Denolly on Wednesday-Photo by FRT.

Rwanda Challenger 2: Hemery faces Denolly in Round 2

Wednesday, March 06, 2024

Frenchman Calvin Hemery returns to Rwanda Challenger action looking to improve his performance after crashing out of third round of week 1. He plays Russian Bogdan Bobrov in the first round on Tuesday, March 5-Don Mugisha

Rwanda Challenger 2: Hemery puts week 1 woes behind ahead of Bobrov clash

Tuesday, March 05, 2024

Ivan Gakhov is looking forward to putting up a better performance during the second week of Rwanda Challenger 50 Tour after crashing out of first round of the first week of the tournament-courtesy

Top seed Gakhov hoping for a better week 2 in Rwanda Challenger

Monday, March 04, 2024

Kamil Majchrzak was delighted after winning the first week of the Rwanda Challenger 50 Tour tournament on Saturday, March 2. Courtesy

Majchrzak delighted to be first Rwanda Challenger winner

Sunday, March 03, 2024

President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame join Rwanda Challenger 50 Tour week 1 champion Kamil Majchrzak and finalist Marco Trungelliti for a group photo. The Pole won the final in two sets 6-4, 6-4. courtesy

Majchrzak wins Rwanda Challenger 1 title

Saturday, March 02, 2024

Kamil Majchrzak face Marco Trungelliti in Saturday's final of Rwanda Challenger at Kigali Ecology Tennis Club-courtesy

Rwanda Challenger: Majchrzak, Trungelliti face off in epic Week 1 final

Saturday, March 02, 2024

Kamil Majchrzak in action during a past game. He will face Max Houkes in the singles semi-finals of the Rwanda Challenger 50 Tour (week 1) , at Kicukiro Ecology Tennis Club on Friday, March 1.

Rwanda Challenger: Majchrzak expects tough battle against Houkes

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Retired French Tennis star Yannick Noah is in Rwanda for the ATP Challenger 50 Tour.Photo by Igihe

Yannick Noah lands in Kigali for ATP Challenger 50 Tour

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Frenchman Corentin Denolly says enjoys playing Rwanda is hoping to use the local support when he faces Dutchman Max Houkes in the last eight on Thursday, February 29.COURTESY

Rwanda Challenger: Denolly eyes Rwandan support ahead of Houkes quarterfinal clash

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Frenchman Calvin Hemery goes into next round match against Damien Wenger as favorite considering that he remains the top ranked player in Rwanda Challenger 50 Tour. His Swiss opponent, Wenger, won Rwanda Open M25 held in September 2023.Courtesy

Rwanda Challenger: Hemery cautious as Wenger test awaits

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Rwanda's Ernest Habiyambere was proud of his performance despite losing to Israel's Daniel Cukierman in the first round of Rwanda Challenger 50 Tour on Monday, February 26-Courtesy

Rwanda Challenger: I don't feel like I lost, says Habiyambere

Monday, February 26, 2024

Ernest Habiyambere will become the first Rwandan to play in the ATP Challenger 50 Tour-File

Historic moment as Habiyambere debuts at ATP Challenger 50 Tour

Monday, February 26, 2024

Rwanda's Etienne Niyigena failed to make it to ATP Challenger 50 Tour main draw after losing a qualification game on Sunday, February 25. The tournament kicks off on Monday-courtesy

ATP Challenger 50 Tour kicks off in Kigali

Monday, February 26, 2024

Calvin Hemery

Rwanda Challenger 50 Tour: The top five players to watch

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

French musician and retired professional tennis player Yannick Noah is expected in Kigali as an honorary guest for the ATP Challenger 50 Tour-Net

Tennis legend Yannick Noah to grace Kigali ATP Challenger 50 Tour

Friday, February 16, 2024

Rwandan player Ernest Habiyambere during a past game. ATP promised a very competitive Rwanda Challenger 50 Tour which kicks off in Kigali on February 26-File

ATP promises "strong competition" ahead of Rwanda Challenger 50 Tour

Wednesday, February 14, 2024