Quick Info
| Profession | Tennis Player |
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| Nationality | French |
| Date of Birth | 06/03/2009 |
| Age | 17 years |
| Birthplace | Sarcelles, France |
Latest News about Moïse Kouamé
Moïse Kouamé won his first professional singles title in January 2026, becoming the first player born in 2009 to win a professional title. This milestone further solidified his status as one of the most promising young talents in tennis, with experts comparing his potential to that of Rafael Nadal.
Kouamé reached the third round of the 2026 French Open after a dramatic five-set victory against Adolfo Daniel Vallejo, becoming the youngest man to reach this stage since Michael Chang in 1988. The match ended 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 2-6, 7-6(10-8), showcasing his resilience and talent on the biggest stage of tennis.
Moïse Kouamé made history at the 2026 French Open by defeating former US Open champion Marin Čilić in the first round, becoming the youngest male player to win a Grand Slam singles match since Bernard Tomic in 2009. The 17-year-old French teenager won 7-6(4), 6-2, 6-1 in two hours and 38 minutes, marking his first Grand Slam singles victory.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | KTT |
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| Known For | Becoming the youngest man to reach the third round of a Grand Slam (May 2026) since Rafael Nadal in 2003; First player born in 2009 to win a professional singles title; Youngest male player to win a Grand Slam singles match since Bernard Tomic in 2009 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 3" (191 cm) |
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| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Tennis Turned Pro | 2025 |
| Plays | Right-handed, two handed backhand |
| Country | France |
| Coach/Mentor | Richard Gasquet, Liam Smith |
| Highest ranking (Singles) | No. 313 (4 May 2026) |
| Highest ranking (Doubles) | No. 318 (25 May 2026) |
| Grand Slam (singles results) | French Open: 3R (2026) |
| Grand Slam (doubles results) | French Open: 1R (2025, 2026) |
| Grand Slam (mixed doubles results) | French Open: 1R (2026) |
Personal Life
| Languages | French, English |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Career
| Prize Money | US $175,637 (as of 2026) |
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Favourites
| Tennis Player | Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner |
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| Actor | Damson Idris |
| Film | Hollywood - Harry Potter (2001) |
| Singer | Michael Jackson |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/moisekouame09/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Moïse Kouamé was born and grew up in Sarcelles, France, a suburb of Paris. | |
| 2. Kouamé is of Ivorian descent through his father and Cameroonian descent through his mother. | |
| 3. His elder brother, Michaël, also played college tennis. | |
| 4. At the age of 5, Kouamé started taking tennis lessons and joined a tennis academy at Poitiers. | |
| 5. Later, at the age of 13, he moved to Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium. | |
| 6. He joined the Justine Henin Academy in Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve. | |
| 7. He also trained at the Mouratoglou Tennis Academy in Biot and the Tennis Club du Perreux in Le Perreux-sur-Marne. | |
| 8. In an interview, he revealed a desire to become an F1 driver alongside his tennis career. |