The youngest man to reach the second round in Paris since 1991, Kouame never flinched, whipping his home crowd up with outstretched arms at every chance and put the foot down to pull clear following a tense 74-minute opening set.
The world No.318, who is coached by former French world No.7 Richard Gasquet, awaits 20th seed Cameron Norrie or Paraguyan Adolfo Daniel Vallejo for a place in the third round.
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