Moise Kouamé surprises the world of tennis: "It is a special project, it has no limits"

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The discovery of a new star is a process as exciting as it is complex to manage, putting too much pressure on young talents who excel in early stages and need a long and progressive process. Moise Kouame seems poised to skip several steps on his way to professionalism, standing out in a way rarely seen at 15 years old. In France, enthusiasm has sparked.

For a 15-year-old to win matches in the junior category, being able to outperform older players at ages where a year's difference is crucial in physical and mental aspects, is not entirely common. However, what Moise Kouame is doing defies all logic. He started the year by winning a junior title in India, has 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 from French tennis analyze his potential.

His name came into the spotlight thanks to his performance at Roland Garros Junior 2024, where he managed to secure 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 these levels of competition, but Kouame's response has been remarkable.

- Ivan Ljubicic analyzes Kouame's game and is amazed by his potential

"His tennis has surprised me greatly. 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 like a very interesting player," said Arnaud Clement after watching Moise lose to Jules Marie in the qualifiers of the Challenger de Sant Brieuc, displaying a good performance in the first set despite competing with a fever of 38.5, and seeing how a week later, at the Challenger de Brest, he managed to win his first professional match and earn ATP points.

Ivan Ljubicic has been in charge of monitoring the development of tennis in France for years and seeking talents that can bring back the country's hope of having a great champion. "It's a special project. The first time I saw him play was last year at Les Petits As, and it's impressive how much he has evolved in just a year. He pays a lot of attention to the advice we give him and makes difficult decisions with great maturity," stated the Croatian.

It is becoming less common to see cases of precociousness as remarkable as Gasquet's, who played a Masters 1000 match at just 15 years old, making Kouame's success remarkable. He is the youngest player to reach the quarterfinals of Roland Garros Junior since Davin in 1985 and defeating a top-300 player like Denis Yevseyev 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 improving in terms of constructing a point. His backhand is very natural, and his forehand has improved a lot. With his serve, I believe that soon he will start hitting services at over 200 km/h regularly. It is important to keep a cool head and not set lofty goals in the coming years, but to progress steadily. The truth is that I see no limits in him," affirmed Ljubicic, who may have a diamond in the rough with Moise Kouame.

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