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Loïs Boisson Reaches Roland-Garros Semifinals After Upsetting Mirra Andreeva

The 361st-ranked wildcard’s run is the first by a Frenchwoman into the Roland-Garros semifinals since 2011, setting up a Thursday clash with world No. 2 Coco Gauff.

Loïs Boisson
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Sur un court Philippe-Chatrier survolté, Loïs Boisson a disposé de la Russe Mirra Andreeva, numéro 6 mondiale, au terme d’un match héroïque conclu en deux sets 7-6, 6-3.
Loïs Boisson

Overview

  • Boisson, ranked 361st and granted a wildcard, defeated world No. 6 Mirra Andreeva 7-6(8/6), 6-3 to earn her first Grand Slam semifinal berth.
  • She earlier ousted world No. 3 Jessica Pegula in the round of 16, becoming the lowest-ranked player in recent Grand Slam history to reach the last four.
  • This is her debut Grand Slam appearance after tournament organizers awarded her a wildcard into the Roland-Garros main draw.
  • Her victory guarantees her status as France’s new No. 1 in the next WTA rankings.
  • She will face world No. 2 Coco Gauff on Thursday with no rest day between matches.