Moise Kouamé surprises the tennis world: “It is a special project, it knows no limits”

Discovering a new star is a process as exciting as it is complex to manage, which puts too much pressure on young talents who excel in the initial stages and require a long and progressive process. Moise Kouame seems willing to skip several steps on the path to professionalism and stand out in ways rarely seen at 15 years old. Enthusiasm has been ignited in France.

It’s not entirely common for a 15-year-old to win games in the junior category and be able to outperform older players at an age where a year’s difference in physical and mental aspects is crucial. But what Moise Kouame what does defies all logic. He started the year by winning a junior title in India, reached the quarterfinals in three other events and, just a few weeks ago, made it to the final of a tournament in Japan. In an article published by L’Equipe, key figures in French tennis analyze its potential.

His name came into the limelight because of his performance Roland Garros Junior 2024where he managed to achieve three victories and reach the quarterfinals, astonishing everyone with his physical strength, maturity and tennis potential. His decision this month to compete in two professional tournaments has further fueled the excitement surrounding him. Many would advise against exposing such a young boy to this competition, but Kouame’s reaction was remarkable.

– Ivan Ljubicic analyzes Kouame’s game and is amazed at his potential

“His tennis really surprised me. He has qualities rarely seen in someone his age and excels in many aspects of the game. The quality of his shots is spectacular, he knows how to recover in adverse situations… He seems to be a very good player, “an interesting player,” said Arnaud Clement after Moise lost to Jules Marie in the qualifiers Challenger de Sant Brieucperformed well in the first set despite entering with a fever of 38.5, and saw how a week later at Challenger de BrestHe managed to win his first professional game and collect ATP points.

Ivan Ljubicic has been responsible for years for overseeing the development of tennis in France and for looking for talents who can give the country back the hope of a great champion. “It is a special project. The first time I saw him play was at Les Petits As last year and it’s impressive how much he’s developed in just one year. “He pays great attention to the advice we give him and makes difficult decisions with great maturity,” said the Croatian.

It is increasingly rare to see cases of such remarkable precocity as Gasquet, who played a Masters 1000 match at just 15, which makes Kouame’s success remarkable. He is the youngest player to reach the quarterfinals Roland Garros Junior since Davin in 1985 and defeating a top 300 player like Denis Evseyev marks a significant milestone in the tennis world.

“He is a very complete player for his age and hits the ball with impressive power. Sometimes when I train with him I have to hold him back because he hits the ball too hard. He needs to continue to improve when setting up a ball.” His backhand is very natural and his forehand has improved a lot. I believe that he will soon start making regular serves over 200 km/h. “But I will make steady progress in the coming years. The truth is that I see no limits with him,” affirmed Ljubicic, who may have a diamond in the rough Moise Kouame.

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