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Not to be confused with Ernests Gulbis.

Ernest Habiyambere (born 1999) is a Rwandan professional tennis player. He has played in the Davis Cup with Rwanda.

Biography[]

As a child, Habiyambere enjoyed doing flips and jumping tricks, until he prioritized tennis over it instead.

Habiyambere started playing tennis at a young age, and became the top seed in Rwanda at 17 after winning the Umubano Hotel Tennis Open.[1] Before that, he played and won bronze in the ITF/CAT 14 circuit.[2] He went to the Davis Cup in 2022 and is returning in 2023.[3] He now lives in Kenya as a coach.

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Habiyambere preparing to serve.

Style of Play[]

Habiyambere has much technical ability and spin, as well as power. He is known for his speed and sliding on clay courts. He has a strong forehand and a one-handed backhand, as well as good slices.

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