The chants of \u201cMerci, Mo-ise\u201d rang around the stands as the 17-year-old became the youngest French player to reach the Roland-Garros men\u2019s singles third round in the Open era.<\/p>\n
For tennis fans worldwide, it\u2019s time to get used to hearing \u2018game, set, match, Kouame,\u2019 for many years to come.<\/p>\n
\u201cI just have one word to say: Thank you!” the world No.318 said to the fans on court. “This victory belongs to you. Quite honestly, without you, I would never have won this match, never. I don’t think you realise how much you supported me. Physically, you’re even more exhausted than I am, you gave it your all, and it worked, so thank you.” <\/p>\n
\u201cLast year I watched the final where Carlos Alcaraz saved three match points. He said he never stopped believing. Today, when I found myself down 3-5, broken in the fifth, I never stopped believing.\u201d<\/p>\n
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