Michael Kouame

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Class:

Junior
Hometown:

Paris, France
Ht./Wt.:

6-2 /

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Prior to Elon: Spent his freshman season at Memphis (2024-25) before playing at UNLV as a sophomore (2025-26) • Won eight dual matches at Memphis, with six coming at No. 2 doubles • Played Nos. 3 and 4 singles for the Rebels, winning five matches • Also won seven dual doubles contests at UNLV

Personal: Older brother of Moise Kouame, who reached the third round of the 2026 French Open in singles as a 17-year old, becoming the youngest man to reach the third round at a major since Rafael Nadal in 2003 • Moise became the youngest man to win a singles match at Roland Garros since 1991 with his first round victory over 2014 US Open champion Marin Cilic