Loïs Boisson Advances to Roland-Garros Semifinals, igniting local tennis enthusiasm
The rising star from TC Nice Giordan defeats Mirra Andreeva to secure a spot in the semifinals, marking a significant achievement for French tennis.
Loïs Boisson, a professional tennis player representing TC Nice Giordan, has made headlines with her recent achievement in the prestigious Roland-Garros tournament.
Following a stunning victory on Monday against world number three Jessica Pegula, Boisson continued her impressive run by defeating Russia's Mirra Andreeva in the quarterfinals, with a scoreline of 7-5, 6-3. This victory propels her into the semifinals of the Grand Slam event where she is scheduled to face off against American Coco Gauff, currently ranked number two in the world, on Thursday.
The Tennis Club Nice Giordan, where Boisson has been a member since 2023, witnessed a spirited atmosphere during her recent match.
Julie Pecastaing, the captain of the women’s team, shared insights about the excitement at the club.
She noted that the quarterfinal match, taking place on a Wednesday, allowed many young tennis players, who were not in school, to watch Boisson's performance live.
"We paused training sessions to watch the closing sets.
You cannot imagine how thrilling it was," Pecastaing remarked, highlighting the engagement of around a hundred fans who gathered to support their local star.
Boisson, who suffered a significant knee injury last year that included a rupture of the ligaments, has shown remarkable resilience in her return to competitive tennis.
Pecastaing expressed her astonishment at Boisson’s quick recovery to elite performance levels.
"What strikes me is her ability to return to such a high level of play after such a serious injury; it’s impressive.
But seeing her in the final stages of a Grand Slam is not a surprise, considering her game level,” Pecastaing commented.
Witnessing Boisson in action on the court has been a source of pride for her supporters, as she navigated through challenging match-ups with apparent ease.
"It was fantastic.
We set up chairs in front of the TV at the club.
Each moment, we thought she was facing a tougher opponent than the last, but she managed to win every time! Her game level is fantastic," Pecastaing added.
As Boisson prepares for her semifinal against Gauff, TC Nice Giordan plans to repeat their match-viewing arrangements, although attendance may be lower due to scheduled classes for children at the club.
Pecastaing expressed hope for another successful outcome, stating, "We expect the same result," while acknowledging the significance of Boisson’s achievement in reaching the semifinals.
At just 22 years old, Boisson has become the first French woman to reach the final four at Roland-Garros since Marion Bartoli in 2011. The last French finalist in Paris was Mary Pierce in 2005, with Pierce being the most recent French champion at the tournament, winning in 2000.
Following a stunning victory on Monday against world number three Jessica Pegula, Boisson continued her impressive run by defeating Russia's Mirra Andreeva in the quarterfinals, with a scoreline of 7-5, 6-3. This victory propels her into the semifinals of the Grand Slam event where she is scheduled to face off against American Coco Gauff, currently ranked number two in the world, on Thursday.
The Tennis Club Nice Giordan, where Boisson has been a member since 2023, witnessed a spirited atmosphere during her recent match.
Julie Pecastaing, the captain of the women’s team, shared insights about the excitement at the club.
She noted that the quarterfinal match, taking place on a Wednesday, allowed many young tennis players, who were not in school, to watch Boisson's performance live.
"We paused training sessions to watch the closing sets.
You cannot imagine how thrilling it was," Pecastaing remarked, highlighting the engagement of around a hundred fans who gathered to support their local star.
Boisson, who suffered a significant knee injury last year that included a rupture of the ligaments, has shown remarkable resilience in her return to competitive tennis.
Pecastaing expressed her astonishment at Boisson’s quick recovery to elite performance levels.
"What strikes me is her ability to return to such a high level of play after such a serious injury; it’s impressive.
But seeing her in the final stages of a Grand Slam is not a surprise, considering her game level,” Pecastaing commented.
Witnessing Boisson in action on the court has been a source of pride for her supporters, as she navigated through challenging match-ups with apparent ease.
"It was fantastic.
We set up chairs in front of the TV at the club.
Each moment, we thought she was facing a tougher opponent than the last, but she managed to win every time! Her game level is fantastic," Pecastaing added.
As Boisson prepares for her semifinal against Gauff, TC Nice Giordan plans to repeat their match-viewing arrangements, although attendance may be lower due to scheduled classes for children at the club.
Pecastaing expressed hope for another successful outcome, stating, "We expect the same result," while acknowledging the significance of Boisson’s achievement in reaching the semifinals.
At just 22 years old, Boisson has become the first French woman to reach the final four at Roland-Garros since Marion Bartoli in 2011. The last French finalist in Paris was Mary Pierce in 2005, with Pierce being the most recent French champion at the tournament, winning in 2000.
