Boisson shocks Andreeva to keep dream run alive at French Open and reach semi-finals

 

Boisson shocks Andreeva to keep dream run alive at French Open and reach semi-finals Lois Boisson, a 22-year-old French wildcard ranked world No. 361, pulled off a stunning upset at the French Open on June 4, 2025, defeating sixth seed Mirra Andreeva 7-6(8-6), 6-3 to reach her first Grand Slam semi-final. Competing in her Roland Garros main draw debut, Boisson became the first wildcard to reach the women’s semi-finals in the tournament’s Open Era and the first Frenchwoman to do so since Marion Bartoli in 2011. The match, played on Court Philippe-Chatrier, saw Boisson overcome a 3-1 deficit in the first set and save two set points in a gripping tiebreak. She capitalized on Andreeva’s frustration with the vocal home crowd, which chanted Boisson’s name and disrupted the 18-year-old Russian, who received a code violation for hitting a ball into the stands. Boisson’s aggressive play and resilience shone through as she sealed the victory in straight sets. This triumph follows Boisson’s fourth-round win over world No. 3 Jessica Pegula, marking her as a breakout star. Her dream run guarantees a ranking surge to at least No. 61. Boisson now faces world No. 2 Coco Gauff in the semi-finals on June 5, 2025, after Gauff defeated Madison Keys 6-7(6-8), 6-4, 6-1. Boisson’s journey, fueled by home support and fearless tennis, has captivated fans and solidified her as a rising talent. Andreeva, despite the loss, showed flashes of brilliance but struggled to maintain composure under pressure. The result underscores the French Open’s reputation for producing unexpected heroes, with Boisson’s improbable run inspiring a nation and shaking up the women’s draw.

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