Loïs Boisson Shocks at Roland Garros and Advances to Semifinals
French tennis player Loïs Boisson, who received a special invitation, starred in a remarkable performance at Roland Garros by defeating Mirra Andreeva, positioning herself in the semifinals of the tournament. The match, played on Wednesday, ended with a score of 7-6 (6), 6-3 in favor of Boisson, before an enthusiastic and mostly supportive audience.
Andreeva showed frustration at the public’s support for Boisson, with chants and celebrations that interrupted the game. Boisson, excited, thanked the public’s support and highlighted the intensity of the first set and her effort to stay in the second.It’s incredible. Thank you for supporting me like this. I have no words. I ran a bit too much because I was very tense at the beginning, but I fought hard in that first set, which was very intense. At the beginning of the second, I felt a little empty, but I kept going and finished the job.
Loïs Boisson
A year ago, Boisson suffered a knee injury that prevented him from participating in the tournament. Now, he has the opportunity to advance to the final.
Boisson, 22, becomes the first woman to reach the semifinals in her Grand Slam debut since Jennifer Capriati at the 1990 French Open. In addition, she is the first wildcard player to reach the semifinals at Roland Garros in the Open era (since 1968). In the semifinals, Boisson will face Coco Gauff.It’s incredible, no matter what, given what happened last year and all the difficult moments I went through.
Loïs Boisson
The first set was marked by changes in the score and brilliant plays from both players. Boisson came back twice, using effects and deep shots that made it difficult for her Russian opponent.
Andreeva showed tension at key moments, missing the opportunity to close the set when leading 5-3. Despite saving set points and forcing a tiebreak, she made errors that cost her the set.In the second set, Andreeva started with an advantage, but Boisson reacted with a powerful backhand that generated applause from the audience. Andreeva received a warning and argued with the umpire, losing control and the point.
Boisson, currently ranked 361st in the WTA rankings, is the third lowest-ranked player to reach the semifinals of a major tournament in the last 30 years.After reaching the 152nd position last year before his injury, Boisson will rise to at least the 68th position on Monday, and could climb even higher if he achieves another victory against Gauff.
A non-seeded player has reached the French Open final twice in the last four years.
