French Open: Moïse Kouamé, 17, makes a splash on big debut
Moïse Kouamé, a 17-year-old French tennis player, made a remarkable debut at the French Open by defeating Marin Cilic in straight sets. This victory allowed him to advance to the second round of the tournament, showcasing his impressive skills on the court. Kouamé's performance drew attention from the crowd as he confidently displayed his abilities in a high-pressure environment.
- ▪Moïse Kouamé is 17 years old and hails from Sarcelles, France.
- ▪He won his first Grand Slam match against Marin Cilic with a score of 7-6, 6-2, 6-1.
- ▪Kouamé highlighted his confidence in his tennis skills during a pre-match press conference.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
France's Moïse Kouamé at the first round of the French Open tennis tournament, in Paris, on May 26, 2026. GUGLIELMO MANGIAPANE / REUTERS At 17 years old, most people are preoccupied with plenty of questions, many of them stemming from tricky math, geography or history exams for graduating high school. Moïse Kouamé, however, has different priorities, and he is not the type to overthink things. Nevertheless, if he was searching for some answers, he found some on the Court Simonne-Mathieu at Paris's Roland Garros Stadium on Tuesday, May 26. In his first Grand Slam match, the young Frenchman outplayed Marin Cilic and advanced to the second round of the French Open, winning in straight sets (7-6, 6-2, 6-1). The 37-year-old Croat only lasted one set before wilting under the sweltering heat.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at Le Monde (EN).
Discussion
0 commentsMore from Le Monde (EN)
