Kenyans posted mixed performance in the first round of the Eastern African Junior Championships held at Nairobi Club yesterday. Cynthia Cheruto floored Aziza Manirakiza of Burundi 6-1,6-1 to advance to the second round. In the boys category, Samuel Urasa advanced to the second round after beating Burundian national Aboubakar Ndayishimiye 6-2, 6-2. Urasa was joined in the second round by compatriot Subai Hooker, who overcame stiff resistance from Rwandese opponent Emmanuel Ishimwe to win 6-4, 6-4. He went on to win a second Wimbledon title in 2016 and played arguably the best tennis of his career.

Source: The Star January 08, 2018 20:48 UTC