Kenya open defending champion Ibrahim Kibet has sailed into the star challenge tournament, which served off today in Nairobi. Kibet beat Gardin Magada in a thrilling showdown in two sets of 6?2, 7?6 booking himself a spot in the semis. Suzzane Odhiambo qualified for the second round of the tournament defeating Alice Mbithe in two sets of 6?3, 7?6 to book herself a spot in the second round. Kitty van Heyden beat Kendy Kamunde in two sets of 6 love, 6 love to sail through into the second round.