Gea and Trungelliti Advance to Kigali Challenger 2 Semifinals
The Kigali Challenger 2 will feature only top seeds in the semifinals, following quarterfinal matches played on Friday, March 13th. All four unseeded players were eliminated.
Gea Upsets Finalist in Kigali
Frenchman Arthur Gea, ranked 161e in the world and seeded No. 2, defeated Stefano Napolitano (6/3 6/4). Napolitano was last weekend’s finalist in the first Kigali Challenger. Gea will face another Italian in the semifinals on Friday, May 14th, Mauro Cecchinato, a former Roland-Garros semi-finalist.
“The pick for Tennis Tonic is Arthur Gea who should win in 3 sets.”
Tennis Tonic
Trungelliti Survives Scare, Reaches Semifinals
Top seed Marco Trungelliti, an Argentine veteran ranked 132e, faced a tough challenge from Dutchman Max Houkes, ultimately prevailing (6/7 7/6 6/3). He will compete against Czech Zdenek Kolar, the No. 5 seed, who defeated Roumai Filip Crstian Jianu (7/6 7/6) in the semifinals.
The two semifinals are scheduled to be played on Saturday, March 14th.
FAQ
- When did Arthur Gea and Stefano Napolitano play? They played on Friday, March 13, 2026.
- Who did Arthur Gea defeat? He defeated Stefano Napolitano.
- Who is Marco Trungelliti facing in the semifinals? He is facing Zdenek Kolar.
The Kigali Challenger 2 is proving to be a competitive tournament, with both established veterans and rising stars vying for the title. The semifinals promise exciting matchups as the tournament progresses.