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Moise Kouame US Open 2026 schedule, results and profile

Moise Kouame is listed in Men's Singles at this US Open. The match record on this page is 0-0. Next is Nishesh Basavareddy in the Men's Singles Qualifying 1st Round.

Tournament record 0–1 Singles rank No. 200
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Player profile

Moise Kouame turned a major debut into a five-set Paris breakthrough

Moise Kouame announced himself in the 2026 Roland Garros main draw at 17. The French wild card beat former world No. 3 Marin Cilic 7-6, 6-2, 6-1, then recovered from 2-5 in the fifth set to defeat Adolfo Daniel Vallejo after four hours and 56 minutes. That run made Kouame the youngest man to reach a major third round since Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon in 2003 and carried him into the Top 200. Only two years earlier, he had entered his first professional tournament as an unranked 15-year-old.

Profile facts: US Open Tennis Championships player page ↗

US Open story

Moise Kouame begins his first senior US Open path against Nishesh Basavareddy

Kouame has no previous US Open singles main-draw appearance. His first senior New York route starts in the 2026 qualifying field, where he is scheduled to play American Nishesh Basavareddy in round one. Unlike the wild card that placed him directly into the Roland Garros main draw, this entry requires three qualifying wins before the main tournament. The Basavareddy match is still scheduled and Kouame's record in New York this year is 0-0, so his Paris third round should be treated as context rather than a result carried forward.

What to watch

Moise Kouame's flat backhand is the signature shot for the Basavareddy match

When Kouame made his first Challenger appearance at 15, opponent Jules Marie remembered a backhand that was flat, effortless and already “splendid.” Kouame himself later named the backhand as his secret weapon. That makes the shot the natural focus against Basavareddy: watch whether Kouame takes it early on the quicker hard court and changes direction without giving up balance. His coach has separately identified serve consistency and a more forceful forehand as development areas. Those details frame what to observe while leaving the scheduled qualifying result genuinely undecided.

Current tournament

Moise Kouame at the 2026 US Open

Moise Kouame is listed in Men's Singles at this US Open. The match record on this page is 0-0. Next is Nishesh Basavareddy in the Men's Singles Qualifying 1st Round.

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What fans should know before Moise Kouame's next match

The next matchup is against Nishesh Basavareddy in Qualifying 1st Round. It is assigned to Court 11. Use the match card below for the start time in your selected timezone.

Tournament path

Moise Kouame US Open schedule and results

Read from the earliest round to the latest. Each card shows the event, stage, round, opponent, court, status and set score when available.

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Moise Kouame US Open FAQ

When does Moise Kouame play next at the US Open?

No later match is currently published for Moise Kouame. The page will show a new matchup when it is added to the draw or Order of Play.

What is Moise Kouame's record at this US Open?

Moise Kouame has a 0-1 record in the matches currently attached to this tournament page.

Which events is Moise Kouame playing?

The current match data lists Moise Kouame in Men's Singles.

Who does Moise Kouame play at the 2026 US Open?

He is scheduled to face Nishesh Basavareddy in the first qualifying round.

What did Moise Kouame achieve at 2026 Roland Garros?

He beat Marin Cilic and Adolfo Daniel Vallejo to become the youngest man in a major third round since Rafael Nadal in 2003.

What is Moise Kouame's signature shot?

Kouame calls the backhand his secret weapon; Jules Marie described it as flat and effortless.

Match times, courts and results can change during the tournament. Profile facts come from the official US Open player record; live tournament cards use the published schedule and scores. This site is an independent fan planning tool.