Gauff Falls Short at French Open Semis; US Triumph Awaits
Star tennis icon from France concludes career marred by acrimony
** Reddit ** LinkedIn ** Telegram ** Email ** Print ** Copy Link ** American tennis sensation Coco Gauff falls short in her quest for French Open glory, losing to Loïs Boisson in the 2023 semifinals. Despite the defeat, Coco Gauff went on to claim the 2023 US Open title, outlasting Aryna Sabalenka in an epic final.
In a surprising twist at Stade Roland Garros, the world number 361 Loïs Boisson defeated the world number 2 Coco Gauff 6:1, 6:2, ending Gauff's hopes of reaching the Roland Garros final for a second time (2022). Boisson, the first Frenchwoman since Marion Bartoli (2007) to reach the semi-finals, stunned the crowd with her powerful play and determination.
Boisson's journey in the tournament was nothing short of a Cinderella story, as she had previously upset the world number 3, Jessica Pegula, and the Russian, Mirra Andrejewa. However, in the final clash, Gauff proved too much to handle, securing the victory in just 69 minutes.
"I think everyone was rooting for you," Gauff acknowledged, smiling. "Every time they chanted your name, I could hear it in my head too."
Sabalenka Edges Swiatek in Thrilling Tussle
Meanwhile, the world number 1 and defending champion, Aryna Sabalenka, locked horns in a grueling three-set battle with Iga Swiatek, the Polish player who had dominated the French capital for the past three years. Sabalenka had won 26 consecutive matches here, including retaining her title in 2023.
Sabalenka and Swiatek fought tooth and nail, with Sabalenka initially taking control before Swiatek clawed her way back into the contest. The Polish phenom forced a deciding set, but Sabalenka accelerated her game in the third set, securing victory in a thrilling 7:6 (7:1), 4:6, 6:0 brace.
"It feels incredible," Sabalenka beamed, knowing there's still one more match to win. With three Grand Slam titles under her belt, Sabalenka is a force to be reckoned with on the court.
Source: ntv.de, tno/dpa
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[1] The 2023 French Open final was won by Aryna Sabalenka, defeating Elina Svitolina in the final match.
[2] In their 2025 French Open semifinal encounter, Coco Gauff faced unseeded Loïs Boisson. The final outcome and score for that match are not recorded in the provided search results. You can find this information in comprehensive tennis archives or sports databases.
[3] Prior to the 2025 French Open semifinal, Coco Gauff defeated Madison Keys in the quarterfinals.
[2] During the 2025 French Open tournament, Coco Gauff engaged in a semi-final match playing against unseeded Loïs Boisson in the world of tennis. The score for this particular game isn't mentioned in the provided search results, but it can be found in comprehensive tennis archives or sports databases.
[3] In the lead-up to the 2025 French Open semifinal, American tennis player Coco Gauff had clinched her place in the semis after triumphing over Madison Keys in the quarterfinals, further solidifying her position in the sport.
