Lois Boisson Stuns World No. 3 Pegula in Roland-Garros Thriller
What a day for French tennis—and what a performance from Loïs Boisson! On a seemingly ordinary Monday afternoon, the 22-year-old French wildcard, ranked 361st in the world, produced one of the biggest upsets in recent Roland-Garros history. She took down none other than Jessica Pegula, the world No. 3, in a dramatic three-set battle that lasted 2 hours and 40 minutes on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
I was watching it unfold, and let me tell you—it was electric. The first set didn’t go Boisson’s way. Pegula showed her experience and dominance, taking it 6-3. But from the second set onward, the match shifted. Boisson came alive with fearless energy, pounding forehands over 190 km/h and varying her game with sharp angles, drop shots, and strategic lobs that repeatedly left Pegula scrambling.
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Each rally felt like a miniature war, and the momentum kept swinging back and forth. At one point in the third set, Boisson executed a delicate drop shot followed by a lob that floated just beyond Pegula’s reach—sending the French crowd into a frenzy. You could feel the belief growing in the stadium, even though it was far from full. The sparse crowd made up for it in sheer volume as they rallied behind their new hero.
Boisson’s mental strength was unbelievable. She held her nerve on break points, saved match-threatening situations with bold winners, and finally closed it out 3-6, 6-4, 6-4. With this win, she becomes the first Frenchwoman to reach the Roland-Garros quarterfinals since Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic back in 2017. For someone who’s never been past the first round of a Grand Slam main draw, this is a story straight out of a movie script.
Next, she’ll face the talented Mirra Andreeva, ranked 6th in the world and fresh off a win against Daria Kasatkina. It’ll be Boisson’s toughest test yet, but after what we just witnessed—who’s to say she can't go further?
This match was more than just a result; it was a statement. Lois Boisson has arrived, and the world is watching now.
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