Began playing tennis aged 5 with his father, whom he worked with until age 12.
At 12, went to the French Federation for coaching. His parents were always with him throughout that process.
Hisdream is to win a Grand Slam and reach WorldNo. 1. "It’s always been in my head since I was five years old," he said.
Growing up his idol was Roger Federer because "he was looking really easy on the court". Now that Federer has retired, he looks up to Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.
Likes the fashion of Formula 1 superstar Lewis Hamilton. Frenchman takes inspiration from him.
Off court, he enjoys going out with hisfriends, listening to music and playing football.
Enjoys spending time in Paris, where he recommends visiting the Eiffel Tower, the Champs-Elysees and the Louvre.
(UPDATED 21 AUGUST2023)
Earned 1st ranking point at age 16 in January 2021, then broke Top 100 from No. 112 to No. 63on 29 May 2023after winning Lyon title (d. F. Cerundolo) as WC tobecomeyoungest Frenchman at 18y, 11m to win an ATP Tour title since Gael Monfils at 2005 Sopot.
Then reached a career-high No. 46 on 7 Augustafter SF run at 500-level Hamburg (d. No. 4 Ruud for biggest win,l. to eventual champion Zverev).
Also in 2023 became the youngest Frenchman to reach an ATP Tour SF since Gasquet in 2004 atMontpellier (l. to Sinner) and followed with SF atMarseille (l. to Bonzi).
Made ATP Tour main draw debut at 2022 ATP Masters 1000 Paris after beating Top-60 players Munar and Fognini inqualifying before losing to [LL] Fognini in 1R.
Owns 26-25 Challenger record (11-3 in 2023), winning first title at 2023 Oeiras-2 before making the final of 2023 Quimper two weeks later.
Defeated former Top-20 player Tomic in Grand Slam qualifying debut at 2021 Roland Garros as 16-year-old ranked 1,035th.
Also at 2021 Roland Garros, advanced to boys’ singles final and won the boys’ doubles title w/Mpetshi Perricard, achieving career-high No. 3 in junior rankings during 2021 season.
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