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\n Sinner hits with Kouame, 17, in Monte-Carlo<\/p>\n
Italian Sinner spent time with 17-year-old Frenchman on Wednesday<\/p>\n
April 08, 2026<\/p>\n
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Corinne Dubreuil\/ATP Tour<\/p>\n
Jannik Sinner\/Moise Kouame hit together on Wednesday in Monte-Carlo.
\n By Sam Jacot<\/p>\n
Moise Kouame<\/a>\u2019s had a month to remember. The 17-year-old Frenchman earned his maiden ATP Masters 1000 win in Miami in March and then made his Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters<\/a> debut this week, falling to Ugo Humbert<\/a>.<\/p>\n On Wednesday, the teenager enjoyed another highlight when he practised with Jannik Sinner<\/a> at the Monte-Carlo Country Club. The pair rallied for 90 minutes in an intense but relaxed session, exchanging smiles and laughter in a valuable learning experience for the rising Frenchman.<\/p>\n Currently No. 334 in the PIF ATP Rankings, Kouame is the youngest player inside the Top 800. His rapid ascent has not gone unnoticed. The 17-year-old is mentored by Richard Gasquet<\/a> and even received a congratulatory message from Novak Djokovic<\/a> following his Miami breakthrough.<\/p>\n Read more about Kouame
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<\/a>Djokovic congratulates 17 y.o. Kouame, who says ‘I don’t know what to reply!’
<\/a>Kouame\u2019s \u2018goal is World No. 1\u2019, but first up: Miami debut<\/a><\/p>\n