Overview
- Kouame rallied past American qualifier Zachary Svajda 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 in his Masters 1000 main‑draw debut in Miami.
- Kouame is the youngest match winner in Miami Open history and the first player born in 2009 or later to win an ATP Tour match.
- He said Novak Djokovic sent a congratulatory direct message after the victory, a note the teenager admitted left him unsure how to reply.
- Ranked about No. 385, the Frenchman entered on a wildcard after back‑to‑back ITF titles and early-season qualifying experience in Montpellier.
- His breakthrough comes during an unusual youth surge at the tournament, with five teenagers reaching round two for the first time since 2007, including Rei Sakamoto, Joao Fonseca, Darwin Blanch and Rafael Jodar.