361st-Ranked Lois Boisson Upsets No.3 Pegula at French Open
361st-Ranked Lois Boisson Upsets No.3 Pegula at French Open

361st-Ranked Lois Boisson Upsets No.3 Pegula at French Open

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In a stunning upset at the 2025 French Open, wild card Loïs Boisson, ranked 361st, defeated the No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula in the fourth round, marking the lowest-ranked woman to beat a top-five player at Roland-Garros in 40 years. Boisson, playing her first French Open and debuting on the main court Philippe-Chatrier, won 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, and advanced to the quarterfinals as the only remaining French singles player in the tournament. Pegula acknowledged Boisson’s superior serving and powerful forehands as key factors in her loss, admitting she missed multiple opportunities to take control of the match. Boisson, who has a strong affinity for clay courts, credited her playing style and experience on the surface since childhood for her success and expressed hope to continue winning in the tournament. The crowd enthusiastically supported Boisson, chanting her name and celebrating her breakthrough performance. She will face sixth-seeded Mirra Andreeva in the quarterfinals, aiming to continue her remarkable run.

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