{"id":97551,"date":"2025-03-10T16:25:01","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T16:25:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/royer-wins-back-to-back-challenger-trophies-in-kigali"},"modified":"2025-03-10T16:25:01","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T16:25:01","slug":"royer-wins-back-to-back-challenger-trophies-in-kigali","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/sport\/royer-wins-back-to-back-challenger-trophies-in-kigali","title":{"rendered":"Royer wins back-to-back Challenger trophies in Kigali"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>Frenchman Valentin Royer cemented his dominance in Kigali by winning the ATP Rwanda Challenger 100, defeating Dutchman Guy Den Ouden 6-3, 6-4 in Sunday\u2019s final at IPRC-Kigali Ecology Tennis Club.<\/p>\n<p>The fourth seed, who also claimed the ATP Rwanda Challenger 75 last week, continued his impressive dominance in the Rwandan capital, securing his second title in as many weeks without dropping a set in the final.<\/p>\n<p>Royer faced a determined Den Ouden, who reached his first ATP Challenger final after a strong campaign, including a quarterfinal win over second seed Calvin Hemery.<\/p>\n<p>However, the Frenchman\u2019s consistency and powerful baseline play proved too tough for him to take down, as he wrapped up the match in straight sets.<\/p>\n<p>With this victory, Royer extends his winning streak in Kigali, further establishing himself as a rising force on the ATP Challenger circuit.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cit is very fortunate for me being here with the second trophy. My time here was a great success,\u201d said the 23-year-old.<\/p>\n<p>He extended his gratitude to the fans for supporting him throughout his past two weeks on Kigali\u2019s clay courts.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTennis players show emotions and you guys, the crowd, make me feel nervous, but thank you for your support. I felt welcomed, from the first week, by such nice people, such nice citizens, I will come back for sure,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, in the doubles final, India\u2019s Siddhant Banthia and Bulgaria\u2019s Alexander Donski were crowned champions after edging France\u2019s Geoffrey Blancaneaux and Czech partner Zdenek Kolar 6-4, 5-7, 10-8 in a thrilling contest.\r\n                <style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n                    \r\n                    #td_uid_1_6a40978b34f3c  .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item1 {\r\n                        background: url(https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/sites\/23\/2025\/03\/sm_1741611764.0006-80x60.jpg) 0 0 no-repeat;\r\n                    }\r\n                    #td_uid_1_6a40978b34f3c  .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item2 {\r\n                        background: url(https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/sites\/23\/2025\/03\/sm_1741611767.986148-80x60.jpg) 0 0 no-repeat;\r\n                    }\r\n                    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Frenchman Valentin Royer cemented his dominance in Kigali by winning the ATP Rwanda Challenger 100, defeating Dutchman Guy Den Ouden 6-3, 6-4 in Sunday\u2019s final at IPRC-Kigali Ecology Tennis Club. 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