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French teenager Moise Kouame defeated Adolfo Vallejo in a dramatic five-set match at Roland Garros to reach the French Open third round, becoming the youngest man to do so since Rafael Nadal in 2003 and the fifth-youngest to reach the Roland Garros third round; Kouame had previously become the youngest Grand Slam winner by beating Marin Cilic in round one and now faces Alejandro Tabilo in the next round.
Saudi Arabia is set to host the "6 Kings Slam" exhibition in October, featuring top tennis stars Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Carlos Alcaraz, with Jannik Sinner, Daniil Medvedev, and Holger Rune also participating. The event, not part of the ATP Tour, signals the country's efforts to attract tennis talent, as it nears a deal to host the WTA Tour finals and secure naming rights for the ATP and WTA rankings. Nadal's participation is notable as he aims to recover from hip surgery, with speculation about his future in the sport.