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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Jamie Braidwood

Moise Kouame, 17, makes more French Open history after victory over grand slam champion

France's Moise Kouame celebrates winning the second set during his second round match against Paraguay's Adolfo Daniel Vallejo - (Reuters)

With the French Open crowd chanting his name and the teenage wildcard leading their ferocious roars, the sensational Moise Kouame made more history as he advanced to the third round on his first appearance at a grand slam tournament in a remarkable five-set win.

The 17-year-old Frenchman, who became the youngest man to win a match at Roland Garros since 1991 when he defeated former grand slam champion Marin Cilic in the first round, is now the youngest man to reach the third round of a grand slam since Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon in 2003.

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