Young French tennis player set for ATP 250 debut

Moïse Kouame, a 17-year-old French tennis player, is set to compete in the ATP 250 tournament in Lyon on Monday, October 19, against the experienced Italian Lorenzo Sonego.

Kouame receives wild card for home tournament

Kouame, who received a wild card for the event, will attempt to make an impression in front of his home crowd. The match is scheduled for the evening on the central court of the LDLC Arena.

Broadcast details for the match

The ATP 250 in Lyon is being broadcast on Tennis Channel, with coverage starting at 15:00 on Monday. The match can also be viewed on Tennis TV, the official streaming platform of the ATP circuit.

Kouame's recent performance at French Open

Kouame, who reached the third round of the 2026 French Open, where he defeated Marin Cilic, continues to gain experience at the highest level of the sport.

Win would secure second-round spot

A win in this match would secure his place in the second round of the tournament.