French Open Semifinalist Loïs Boisson Loses First Round Wimbledon Qualifying

Loïs Boisson, who made a surprising run to the semifinals of the French Open, was eliminated in the first round of Wimbledon qualifying by Canada's Carson Branstine in a three-set match, marking her first professional match on grass. Despite being the top seed in the qualifying draw and rising from No. 361 to No. 65 in the world rankings after Roland Garros, Boisson struggled with 39 unforced errors and was unable to adapt to the grass surface. Her loss prevented a highly anticipated potential second-round meeting with former US Open champion Bianca Andreescu, who advanced comfortably and seeks to regain form after injury setbacks. Wimbledon organizers faced criticism in France for not granting Boisson a wild card into the main draw despite her recent success. Boisson now shifts focus to the American hard-court season, while Andreescu aims to capitalize on her qualifying progress and avoid further challenges. The qualifying rounds featured notable players including Boisson, Andreescu, and Alizé Cornet, creating an exciting and competitive field at Roehampton.