Valentin Royer advances to the ATP Rwanda Challenger 100 final after defeating Max Houkes in straight sets. He will face Guy Den Ouden, who also won his semifinal match against Luka Pavlovic. Meanwhile, in doubles, Siddhant Banthia and Alexander Dosnki triumphed over their opponents to secure the title.
Valentin Royer, the fourth seed, is poised for a back-to-back title opportunity in Kigali after prevailing over Dutch player Max Houkes with a score of 7-6(7), 6-2. This victory at the ATP Rwanda Challenger 100 positions Royer for the final match scheduled for March 9 at IPRC-Kigali Ecology Tennis Club. Following a challenging first set, he displayed dominance in the second set, thus maintaining his winning momentum.
Royer will compete against Guy Den Ouden in the final, who secured his place after defeating French qualifier Luka Pavlovic with a score of 6-3, 6-4 in the other semifinal. Den Ouden, who advanced earlier following an injury withdrawal by second seed Calvin Hemery, showcased a solid performance, marking his inaugural ATP Challenger final appearance of the current season.
As Royer aims to continue his successful run in Kigali to win his second ATP Challenger title consecutively, the doubles title was claimed by India’s Siddhant Banthia and Bulgaria’s Alexander Dosnki. In a thrilling matchup, the pair triumphed over France’s Geoffrey Blancaneaux and Czech player Zdenek Kolar with a final score of 6-4, 5-7, 10-8.
In summary, Valentin Royer aims to secure his second consecutive ATP Challenger title at the Rwanda Challenger 100. He will face Guy Den Ouden in the final after both players demonstrated impressive performances in their semifinal matches. Additionally, the doubles title was successfully claimed by Siddhant Banthia and Alexander Dosnki, showcasing remarkable talent throughout the tournament.
Original Source: www.newtimes.co.rw
