Lois Boisson Advances to Quarter-Finals at Roland-Garros 2025

PARIS, France — Lois Boisson, a wildcard entry, stunned the tennis world by reaching the quarter-finals of the 2025 Roland-Garros, defeating No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 on Tuesday.

The 22-year-old French player came into the match ranked No. 361 after suffering a severe left ACL injury last year that had put her career in jeopardy. Her remarkable recovery and recent performances have ignited the hopes of French fans.

“This is a fairytale,” Boisson said after her win. “Two weeks ago, I wouldn’t have believed this. But I trust myself, and now it’s real. I’m so happy.” She added that the crowd’s support fueled her determination throughout the match.

As she played under the lights at Court Philippe-Chatrier, the atmosphere was electric. Fans cheered as Boisson fought back from a set down, overcoming four break points before she served out the match, taking it two hours and 40 minutes. Her journey to this stage has been nothing short of extraordinary, considering she dropped down to a ranking of No. 230 before her comeback.

Boisson is the first Frenchwoman to reach the quarter-finals at Roland-Garros since 2017. She displayed a calm demeanor on the court despite the pressure. “The more I play here, the better I feel,” Boisson mentioned. “I try to stay focused on my game.”

Her next challenge comes against No. 6 seed Mirra Andreeva, who is regarded as one of the top emerging talents in women’s tennis. Meanwhile, Andreeva expressed her respect for Boisson’s impressive run. “I expect a tough match,” she stated.

This quarter-final matchup is highly anticipated, with all of France backing Boisson, who has become a local hero after her inspiring performance.