Coco Gauff Makes History, Ousts Boisson from French Open Semifinals
Tennis legend from France faces acrimonious parting
Get ready for an epic showdown as Coco Gauff heads to the French Open final! In a thrilling semifinal match, the U.S. sensation outplayed underdog Lois Boisson 6-1, 6-2.
World No. 2 Gauff showed no mercy, exploiting Boisson's vulnerabilities from their earlier struggles. The 361st-ranked player from France had already knocked out some heavy hitters, like Jessica Pegula and Mirra Andrejewa, before the semis.
The American powerhouse dominated from the start and wrapped up the contest in just 69 minutes. But the audience couldn't help but cheer for the French wildcard, who had made a Cinderella-like run in her dream tournament.
Gauff acknowledged the emotional support shown towards Boisson during the match. "The crowd was rooting for her, and I could feel it. She's an inspiring player, and I wish her all the best for her future," she humbly said after the win.
Meanwhile, world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka fought off defending champion Iga Swiatek in a nail-biting three-set battle. Swiatek managed to put up a tough fight, but Sabalenka ultimately secured her place in the final with a 7-6 (7-1), 4-6, 6-0 victory.
Saturday will see a fierce showdown between Gauff and Sabalenka, the first time two top-ranked players face off in the French Open women's final in recent years. This will be a rematch of their 2023 US Open final, where Gauff sensationally claimed her first Grand Slam title against Sabalenka.
Sources: ntv.de, tno/dpa
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Prepare for a riveting tennis showdown as both Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka vie for the French Open title, marking the first time top-ranked players face off in the women's final in recent years. In the semifinals, Gauff triumphed over Lois Boisson in tennis, winning the contest in 69 minutes.
