Jannik Sinner hits the practice court with promising young talent in Monte Carlo

Sinner hit the practice courts on Wednesday, joining forces with 17-year-old Moise Kouame for just under an hour’s work.

The two spent time exchanging forehands and backhands across the court before focusing on their volleys. They wrapped up their session together by drilling serves and returns.

Kouame then headed off, but Sinner stayed back to sharpen his serve and put in some extra work on his drop shots.

Kouame had already exited the tournament, having fallen in the opening round to Ugo Humbert, who went on to face Sinner later in the week.

Despite that early exit, Kouame has had some remarkable moments recently. He became the youngest male player ever to win a match at Miami, breaking Rafael Nadal’s record set back in 2003.

Moise Kouame credits his mother as one of his ‘biggest inspirations’

Kouame, who trained with Gael Monfils in the build-up to Monte Carlo, spoke about the role his family has played in shaping his career.

“My mom has also been one of the biggest inspirations in life for me,” he told the Monte Carlo Masters website.

“She has been through difficult situations and now she’s here in Monte Carlo with her son playing one of the biggest tournaments on the calendar.

“Also my brother, because he was the one who introduced me to tennis. My dad and my sister, of course. My family is my support, my base.”

Kouame will now turn his focus to the Santa Margherita di Pula Futures tournament in Italy after losing to Humbert in Monaco.