Loïs Boisson Advances to Roland-Garros Semifinals After Defeating World No. 6 Mirra Andreeva
Boisson, ranked 361st, secures a place in the semifinals by overcoming Andreeva in straight sets.
Loïs Boisson, a 23-year-old tennis player from Nice, has achieved a remarkable feat by qualifying for the semifinals of the Roland-Garros tournament.
In her quarterfinal match, Boisson defeated Mirra Andreeva, the sixth-ranked player in the world, with a score of 7-5, 6-3. The match took place on June 4, 2025, and lasted one hour and 21 minutes.
In a highly competitive first set, Boisson initially faced challenges as she fell behind 3-1. Despite this, she recovered by breaking Andreeva's serve twice, ultimately leading to a tiebreak where Boisson secured the first set.
The second set mirrored this pattern, with Boisson again trailing early at 3-0 before regrouping to claim a 6-3 victory.
Post-match, Boisson expressed her gratitude for the support she received during the game, describing the experience as ‘indescribable’.
She noted the physical demands of the match, acknowledging that her nerves impacted her performance initially but emphasized her determination to regain control.
Looking ahead, Boisson is set to face Coco Gauff, the world number two, in the semifinals on Thursday.
Gauff advanced to this stage by overcoming Madison Keys earlier in the day.
This upcoming match will mark a significant challenge for Boisson as she continues her exceptional run in the prestigious tournament.