Roland Garros 2025: Lois Boisson amazes Paris, is in the quarterfinals
Paris. Lois Boisson, a twenty -two -year -old native of Dijon, writes at home Roland Garros One of the most remarkable ups of the tennis season.
A player who entered the tournament as 361. The world tennis player thanks to the free card, She fought up to the quarterfinalsmaking it the lowest -built quarterfinalist Roland Garros in the last 40 years. But her journey was far from being easy.
Two severe injuries and resilient will
A young French, whose father was a professional basketball player, started tennis in eight years.
Before Boisson could shine on the Paris clay, she had to overcome two serious injuries.
At first in 2022, it was eliminated for ten months with shoulder problems. She barely returned, another blow came.
In May 2024, a week before the planned Grand Slam debut on Roland Garros, she broke the front cross ligament in her knee.
This was followed by a nine -month pause full of rehabilitation. Tattooing « Resilience » (resistance) on the right arm, remnant of fighting the shoulder injury, symbolizes its overall determination.
She drew inspiration, among other things, from Australian player Darie Saville, who has undergone similar hardships.
An unpleasant incident and a funny dot
To make matters worse, in April 2025, shortly after returning to the courts, Boisson faced an unpleasant incident.
During the match at the Rouen tournament, British opponent Harriet Dart commented on the referee:
« You can tell her to have a deodorant? » Later, Dart apologized for her unexpected comment, which she spoke « in the heat of the fight ».
Boisson, however, managed the situation with grace and humor. On Instagram, she posted a modified photo with a deodorant and a link for Dove, which witly replied: « This smells of confidence. »
Senzation ride by Paris
All these obstacles seem to have only strengthened Lois Boisson. At Roland Garros 2025 he shows life tennis.
Gradually she eliminated Elise Mertens, Anhelina Kalinin, compatriot Elsa Jacquemot and the world -finals of Jessica Pegula’s world three -finals. It was her first victory over the player from Top 20.
« I don’t know what to say. Playing on this court with such an atmosphere was incredible, » Boisson got out of herself after a triumph over Pegula, driven by a stormy home audience.
Her aggressive style with the vast forehand, the militancy and popularity of the clay celebrate success. In the next round she is waiting for another young sensation, Mirra Andrejev. But it is already certain that he is the first French player in the quarter -finals Roland Garros since 2017.
Video: Match Pegul’s Match – Boisson on Roland Garros
Reflective bridge
The fact that he is the last remaining French player in the tournament is a huge pressure, but at the same time it can also be a source of immense energy.
With the expected jump to approximately 120, the world ranking Lois Boisson opens the door to the main competitions of larger tournaments and the financial stability will provide it with a solid basis for further career growth. He adds to it with humility:
« It will only change that the ranking allows me to play bigger and more important tournaments. » This approach confirms its concentration despite phenomenal success.
This breakthrough, notwithstanding the outcome of the quarterfinals, only strengthens its long -term ambitions, including the goal of penetrating the elite world ten and a dream to win the Grand Slam title. Her story of talent, remarkable durability and unwavering faith is an inspiration.
With the newly acquired self -confidence and heart of the champion, Lois Boisson is ready for the WTA circuit to show that her Parisian success is not by chance, and she has the biggest victories just ahead of her. Her most interesting chapter may just start.
The author writes for the portal tbtennis.cz
