Loïs Boisson is the first French woman to surprise in the semi -finals for 14 years!

Loïs Boisson is the first French woman to surprise in the semi -finals for 14 years!

Paris, Frankreich - On June 4, 2025, 22-year-old Loïs Boisson caused a stir with the tennis French openings in Paris. As number 361 in the world, she surprisingly reached the semi -finals after defeating Mirra Andrejewa 7: 6 (6), 6: 3. Supported by 15,000 enthusiastic fans on the Court Philippe-Chatrier, Boisson shows an impressive performance. In an exciting match, she fends off two set balls in the first set and uses her first set ball to win the set.

After an interim 0: 3 deficit in the second set, she turns the game and wins six games in a row. Boisson is the first French woman who has been back in the semi -finals of Roland Garros since Marion Bartoli in 2011. "I can't believe it," she said gratefully to her viewers after the victory. Their prize money is almost 700,000 euros, which makes five times your previous career income.

a historical way in the tournament

Boisson was known to insiders in front of the French Open and had not been able to compete in the previous year due to a cruciate ligament tear. Your entry into the tournament as number 513 of the world rankings was through a wildcard. Previously, however, she did well in underclass tournaments and won 16 out of 21 games. She is celebrated as one of the best -known French athletes of the tournament. In the semi-finals she now meets the world ranking second Coco Gauff.

Gauff himself prevailed against Madison Keys after winning a sentence and won the match 6: 7 (6), 6: 4, 6: 1. The young American won the US Open in 2023 and reached the semi -finals in Roland Garros for the third time. Aryna Sabalenka, the world rankings, and Iga Swiatek, the defending champion, face each other in the other semi-finals.

other exciting matches and youngsters

The play of the semi -finals in the women take place in a single day, while the men compete in two sessions. Boisson has already covered the world ranking third Jessica Pegula in this tournament. In the junior competition, 16-year-old Lilli Tagger also drew attention. She won her quarter -final match against the Swedish Nellie Wallberg 6-2, 6: 3 and meets the German Julia Stusek.

LOIS BOISSON not only made headlines, but also secured a place in the top 70 in the world rankings. Her latest achievement makes her a player who should be in focus, especially with regard to the upcoming big tournaments.