India, March 20 -- Moise Kouame scripted history recently, defeating Zachary Svajda in the first round at the Miami Open. The 17-year-old became the first player born in 2009 or later to win an ATP Tour match. The French teen also received a text message from his idol, Novak Djokovic, congratulating him on his win.

Against Svajda, Kouame lost the first set, but then fought back to eventually clinch a 5-7 6-4 6-4 victory. The win in the first round also saw him break Rafael Nadal's record, by becoming the youngest player to win a Masters 1000 match. Nadal did it at the Hamburg Open in 2003.

Speaking to Tennis Channel, Kouame said, "I have a small secret. After the win, Novak [Djokovic] texted me."

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