Ruyange wins N’bi tourney

Jan 07, 2003

UGANDA’s top junior player, Daniel Ruyange scored a major victory in his career when he lifted the Under-18 boys' singles title at the JD Tennis Academy Hardcourt junior championships in Nairobi on Sunday.

By Reuben Olita
in Nairobi

UGANDA’s top junior player, Daniel Ruyange scored a major victory in his career when he lifted the Under-18 boys' singles title at the JD Tennis Academy Hardcourt junior championships in Nairobi on Sunday.

Seeded third in the event, Ruyange upset second seed Maurice Namai of Kenya 4-2, 4-1 to emerge as the undisputed champion.
“This is my first time to win on hardcourt. I played in last year's final at Parklands sports club but lost. I owe my success to hardwork and determination,” the Ugandan said after his meteoric feat.

On his way to his first victory on Kenyan soil, Ruyange dismissed local top seed, Ronny Ndinya 4-5 (3) 4-2 4-1 in the semi final.
Ruyange emulated his compatriot, Rosette Musoke, the only other Ugandan player to have won tournaments in Kenya.

In the girls' Under-18 final, Kenyan Tamara Orwa claimed the title.
The event was sponsored by a veteran rally ace Jimmy Davies who is the brain behind the JD Academy.

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