Celebrated Sinner Partakes in France's Honoring of Roland Garros Winner Boisson
Laissez les bon temps rouler at Roland Garros! Jannik Sinner, on a roll for his French Open quarter-final on Wednesday, shared a practice session with wildcard sensation Lois Boisson. Sinner, who cruised past Alexander Bublik, was left mightily impressed by Boisson's unique style and grit on the clay.
Boisson, the toast of France this year, has been breaking records left and right. Fresh off stunning sixth seed Mirra Andreeva, Boisson warmed up under the roof of the main showcourt alongside Sinner. The Italian superstar admitted that he wasn't initially planning on practicing with the world number 361 wildcard, but couldn't resist calls from Boisson.
"She straightaway said yes and we hit some balls," Sinner shared with reporters. "It was a consistent warmup for a different game style—also for a woman, because the ball is quite high and quite spinny."
This year, Boisson's tale has been one of resilience and redemption. Just a year ago, a serious knee injury kept her away from the Grand Slam tournaments. But the ambitious lefty refused to let that setback deter her. Recovering from her injury, Boisson stormed back onto the court in February 2025 and set her sights on making history.
"She's someone who is quite calm on the court," Sinner noted. "She had knee surgery, so even that, gives her some great confidence hopefully for her future."
Boisson's exceptional run has earned her a prominent spot in the world rankings, and she could even soar to the top 61 when the new rankings are released. If she maintains her current trajectory, Boisson would dethrone the current No. 1 French player.
Inspiring young French tennis players across the nation, Boisson has captured the hearts of tennis enthusiasts in France. Her achievement has been praised by tennis legends, and she has been dubbed a rising star with a promising future.
Historically, Boisson's triumph marks a significant stepping stone for French tennis. She has become the youngest French semi-finalist in a Grand Slam since Amelie Mauresmo in 1999 and the first woman to reach the semifinals in her Grand Slam debut since 1989.
Looking ahead, there's no denying that Boisson's success has the potential to elevate French tennis. With a newfound sense of motivation, it appears that the best is yet to come from this determined wildcard.
Sinner's practice session with Boisson showcased an unusual game style beyond traditional men's tennis, as he commented on her heightened ball and spin, remarking, "It was a consistent warmup for a different game style—also for a woman."
Emerging as a symbol of resilience and a potential influencer, Boisson's incredible run in tennis, highlighted by her semifinal debut in a Grand Slam, has led many to believe that French tennis is on the brink of another promising era, with Boisson at the forefront.
