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Karim Bennani claimed his first ATP Tour-level win at the age of 18 by defeating Quentin Halys in the first round of Hassan II Grand Prix in Marrakech on Monday, March 30. Photos by Hasnaa Ghandouri

Wildcards Baadi, Bennani chase ATP Tour history in Marrakech

Moroccan duo Taha Baadi and Karim Bennani are making the most of home support as they signal a new era for their country on the ATP Tour, after stunning higher-ranked opponents at the Hassan II Grand

Wednesday, April 01, 2026

Rwanda Challenger tournament director Arzel Mevellec. Photo Courtesy

Rwanda Challenger director on shaping Kigali as gateway for global tennis stars

In just three years, Rwanda Challenger has evolved from an ambitious concept into one of Africa’s most promising professional tennis events, attracting international players while giving local

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Argentina’s Marco Trungelliti during the final. Dan Gatsinzi

Trungelliti eyes Roland Garros main draw after Challenger victory in Kigali

For the second time, Marco Trungelliti enjoyed another successful fortnight in Kigali after winning the ATP Challenger 100 Kigali title on Sunday. The Argentine came from a set down to defeat former

Monday, March 16, 2026

President Paul Kagame poses for a photo with Argentina’s Marco Trungelliti the winner and Marco Cecchinato at at IPRC Kigali Ecology Tennis Club, on Sunday, March 15. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi and Olivier Mugwiza

PHOTOS: Trungelliti beats Cecchinato to win second Challenger title in Kigali

Argentina’s Marco Trungelliti claimed his second ATP Challenger title in Kigali after coming from a set down to defeat Italy’s Marco Cecchinato 4–6, 6–0, 6–3 in Sunday’s final. The

Sunday, March 15, 2026

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Rwanda Challenger: Former champion Trungelliti ousts Kolar, sets Cecchinato final

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Rwanda Challenger: Gea sets Cecchinato semifinal in Kigali

Second seed Arthur Gea booked his place in the quarterfinals of the ATP Challenger 100 tournament in Kigali after a comfortable second-round victory that set up a rematch against Italy’s Stefano Napolitano

Gea sets Napolitano rematch in Rwanda Challenger 100 quarterfinals

Marco Trungelliti overcame Jonas Forejtek in three sets on Wednesday, March 11, to qualify for Rwanda Challenger 100 quarterfinals. Photo courtesy

Trungellitti overcomes Forejtek to reach Rwanda Challenger 100 quarterfinal

Napolitano qualified for the second round after seeing off Rwanda Challenger 75 champion Schwaerzler in two sets on Tuesday. Photo by Nicolas Averty

Rwanda Challenger: Napolitano gets revenge as Houkes seeks redemption

Joel Schwaerzler (left) and Stefano Napolitano (right) are set for a rematch in Tuesday's first round of Rwanda Challenger 100 at IPRC-Kigali Ecologu Tennis Club. Photo by Nicolas Averty for African

Tennis: Schwaerzler, Napolitano renew rivalry in Rwanda Challenger 100

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Rwanda Challenger 75 winner Joel Schwaerzler admits playing on clay in Kigali after several weeks on hard courts was tough to adapt. Photo by Nicolas Averty for African Tennis Tour

Schwaerzler admits tough transition from hard court to clay in Kigali

Monday, March 09, 2026

Austria's Joel Schwaerzler won his first Challenger title in Kigali after beating Stefano Napolitano 7-6(5) 7-6(6) in the final on Sunday, March 8. Photos by Nicolas Averty for African Tennis Tour

Schwaerzler defeats Napolitano to lift first Challenger title in Kigali

Sunday, March 08, 2026

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Rwanda Challenger 75 final match set for replay

Sunday, March 08, 2026

Joel Schwaerzler (left) face Stefano Napolitano in the final of Rwanda Challenger 75 at IPRC Kigali Ecology Tennis Club on Saturday, March 7. Photo by Nicolas Averty for African Tennis Tour

Napolitano, Schwaerzler battle for first Challenger title in Kigali

Saturday, March 07, 2026

Marco Cecchinato (left) and Joel Schwaelzrer face off in Rwanda Challenger 75 semifinals on Friday, March 6. Photo by Antoine Lucas for African Tennis Tour.jpg

Cecchinato, Schwaerzler face off for first Challenger final in Kigali

Friday, March 06, 2026

Number 2 seed Arthur Gea (L) faces countryman Calvin Hemery in Rwanda Challenger 2026 quarterfinal. Photo by Anoine Lucas for African Tennis Tour

Rwanda Challenger: Gea, Hemery face off in all-French quarterfinal battle

Thursday, March 05, 2026

Marco Trungellitti won his first ATP Challenger title in Kigali in 2024. Photo File

Trungelliti battles Bax in bid for second Rwanda Challenger title

Wednesday, March 04, 2026

Calvin Hemery saved six match points to beat Jay Clarke and advance into Rwanda Challenger 2026 round of 16 in Kigali. Photo courtesy

Rwanda Challenger: Hemery edges Clarke in 32-point tiebreaker

Tuesday, March 03, 2026

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