Young Gun Gauff Sweeps Away French Tennis Phenom Boisson
Tennis Great from France Experiences Sour Dispute in Farewell
Get ready for an epic showdown at the French Open! American sensation Coco Gauff has sent shockwaves through the tennis world, eliminating France's fairytale wildcard, Lois Boisson. The 21-year-old Boisson, who charmed the crowds with her thrilling upset victories over top-ranked players, including Jessica Pegula and Mirra Andreeva, fell short against Gauff in a one-sided semifinal battle.
Gauff, currently ranked world number two, will face off against world number one Aryna Sabalenka in the final on Saturday. This marks Gauff's second appearance in the French Open final, following her 2022 victory. Sabalenka, 27, from Belarus, earned her spot in the final with a hard-fought win against defending champion Iga Swiatek from Poland.
Gauff's Dominant Win
The French audience was left bittersweet as Boisson was unable to maintain her magical run against Gauff. Boisson, 24, looked drained from her previous rounds and struggled to match Gauff's dominance from the outset. Despite the loss, Boisson was warmly applauded by the audience following the match. Gauff, with a smile, acknowledged the crowd's support for Boisson, revealing she had whispered her own name to herself each time the crowd cheered for her opponent.
Sabalenka vs. Swiatek: A Thrilling Showdown
Sabalenka's path to the final was anything but easy. Swiatek, the world number one and defending champion, pushed the Belarusian to the limit for nearly two hours. Sabalenka started strongly, but Swiatek fought back before ultimately succumbing in a tiebreak in the first set. In the second set, Swiatek evened the score, leaving the audience on the edge of their seats. However, Sabalenka then turned up the heat, playing a near-perfect third set to secure her spot in the final.
Sabalenka expressed her joy at reaching the final but acknowledged her work is far from over. With three Grand Slam titles already under her belt, she's ready to add another trophy to her collection.
Sources: ntv.de, tno/dpa
Background on Lois Boisson
Lois Boisson, the charismatic French tennis player, was born on May 16, 2003, in Dijon, France. She is the daughter of former French basketball player Yann Boisson. Boisson began playing tennis at the age of eight and started her professional journey on the ITF circuit in 2019, turning pro in 2021. Despite her setback due to an ACL injury in 2024, she recovered and received a wild card invitation for the 2025 French Open, where she reached the semifinals and concluded her stunning run.
UPDATE: Boisson is expected to rise from her world ranking of 361 to at least No. 61, claiming the title of the No. 1 French player. Her impressive performances at the French Open and other tournaments, including her victory over Jessica Pegula and Mirra Andreeva, have put her on the map in the tennis world.
Amber Richards
Amber Richards is a passionate writer and a bonafide cinephile who's always ready to binge-watch her favorite movies and TV series. When not crafting captivating content forher readers, she can be found exploring new music, punching it out at the gym, or daydreaming about her next vacation. Follow Amber on Twitter at @amber_ric5 for more of her work!
Fans and spectators eagerly await the match between Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka at the French Open, considering Gauff's dominant win over France's own Lois Boisson and Sabalenka's grueling battle against defending champion Iga Swiatek. Despite Boisson's unfortunate loss, her spellbinding performances, including upset victories over Jessica Pegula and Mirra Andreeva, have solidified her position as a rising star in the world of tennis.
