17-Year-Old Moïse Kouamé makes Roland Garros History
French teenager Moïse Kouamé produced one of the most unbelievable wins of the French Open after defeating Adolfo Daniel Vallejo in a five-hour thriller.
The 17-year-old won 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 2-6, 7-6 after a brutal battle that pushed both players to their limits.
Kouamé looked set for a comfortable victory after leading by two sets, but suddenly found himself just two points away from defeat before somehow surviving the deciding-set tiebreak.
Ranked No. 318 in the world, the French youngster becomes the youngest man to reach the third round at Roland Garros since 1989.
The incredible run also makes him the fifth-youngest man in the Open Era to reach the third round at Roland Garros.
An unforgettable moment for one of tennis’ brightest young talents.
