Lois Boisson Continues Fairy Tale Run at French Open Semifinals
The slipper still fits for the Roland-Garros Cinderella. Lois Boisson entered her home country’s Grand Slam as the 361st-ranked player and a wild card entry but is now heading to the semifinals. French Open Day 11 Live Updates revealed Boisson’s remarkable journey.
Before Roland Garros, Boisson had never faced an opponent ranked inside the top 50, with her highest-ranked adversary being world No. 60 Moyuka Uchijima earlier this year. The 22-year-old earned her spot in the main draw through a wildcard, having missed last year’s debut due to a torn ACL.
Loïs Boisson’s Roland Garros fairy tale continued on Wednesday as she stunned Mirra Andreeva, ranked sixth, 7-6 (6), 6-3 to reach the semifinals. The French wild card upset the odds and the crowd at Roland Garros, making history as the first woman in 35 years to achieve this feat at their first Grand Slam.
This remarkable victory comes after Boisson’s impressive wins in previous rounds, including defeating world No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula. The French fans at Roland Garros are in uproar over their underdog hero’s unexpected success.
Lois Boisson’s incredible run at the French Open exemplifies the magic and unpredictability of sports, capturing the hearts of fans worldwide. As she prepares for the semifinals, the world eagerly awaits to see if this Cinderella story will continue at Roland Garros.
