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Sonego Faces Young Challenger Kouame at Lyon Open
19 Oct
Summary
- Lorenzo Sonego faces 17-year-old Moise Kouame in the Lyon Open first round.
- Sonego has struggled this season with a 12-16 main tour record.
- Kouame, ranked No. 201, has shown promise in his debut ATP season.
Lorenzo Sonego will play against Moise Kouame in the initial round of the Lyon Open 2026 on October 19.
Sonego has experienced a difficult season thus far, holding a 12-16 record on the main tour. His best performance at a Grand Slam was reaching the third round at Wimbledon. He has also managed only one win at the Masters 1000 level across five tournaments.
In contrast, 17-year-old Kouame has shown considerable promise during his debut ATP Tour season. Notably, he reached the third round of his home Grand Slam, the French Open, and the second round of the Miami Open. Kouame has also secured three ITF titles and reached two Challenger semifinals.
This match marks the first career meeting between Sonego and Kouame. Sonego holds a 6-3 record against players outside the top 100 this year, winning his last four such matches. Despite Kouame's potential, Sonego is predicted to win in three sets.
