Liam Smith lauds Moïse Kouame's mental strength at Roland-Garros

Coach Liam Smith praised Moïse Kouame after the French Open second-round match. Smith said Kouame is very strong mentally for his age. Smith previously worked alongside Gaël Monfils from 2018 until 2021. The former Monfils aide brought that experience to his assessment of Kouame. Kouame's performance in the second round captured Smith's attention. The match demonstrated the player's capacity to compete at Roland-Garros. Smith highlighted Kouame's mental qualities as a key factor. He also commended the player's physical preparation. The coach's comments underline the importance of mental resilience in Grand Slam competition. Smith's observation aligns with his prior work developing players' mental attributes. Kouame will look to build on the praise in the upcoming rounds. His next opponent will test the same mental and physical attributes noted by Smith.