Montpellier
The 16-year-old Kouame becomes the sixth youngest qualifier on the ATP Tour this century
The Frenchman qualified for the main tournament in Montpellier on Monday
February 2, 2026
16-year-old Moise Kouame in action in Montpellier on Monday.
By ATP staff
Frenchman Moise Kouame on Monday became the sixth youngest man to qualify for an ATP Tour event since 2000 when he defeated compatriot Clement Chidekh 7-5, 6-7(6), 6-3 at the Occitanie Open in Montpellier.
The wildcard, aged 16 years and 10 months, defeated Elias Ymer in the first qualifying round and will now make his main draw debut against eighth seed and last year’s finalist Aleksandar Kovacevic. Kouame won two ITF World Tennis Tour titles last month.
Youngest men to qualify for ATP Tour event since 2000
| Player | Event | Age |
| Richard Gasquet | Monte Carlo, 2002 | 15 years, 9 months |
| Ryan Harrison | Houston, 2008 | 15 years, 11 months |
| Richard Gasquet | Adelaide, 2003 | 16 years, 6 months |
| Rudolf Molleker | Hamburg, 2017 | 16 years, 8 months |
| Rafael Nadal | Monte Carlo, 2003 | 16 years, 10 months |
| Moise Kouame | Montpellier, 2026 | 16 years, 10 months |
In the main draw on Day 1, Adrian Mannarino edged past Pedro Martinez 7-6(3), 6-1. Mannarino hit 14 aces and saved both break points he faced, according to Infosys ATP Stats. Mannarino has now achieved at least one ATP Tour victory in 18 different seasons.
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