American tennis star Coco Gauff edged out French wildcard Lois Boisson 6-1, 6-2 to reach the final at Roland-Garros on Thursday. Boisson, ranked world No 361, sent shockwaves through the tournament by becoming the first wildcard to reach the semi-finals.
Gauff downplayed her victory, praising Boisson’s impressive performance and saying she would love to face her again in the future. The American was prepared for the intense home support, stating “I was mentally prepared that it was going to be tough” and even psyching herself up by repeating her own name when the crowd chanted Boisson’s.
Boisson had a remarkable run, knocking out top seeds Jessica Pegula and Mirra Andreeva on her way to the semi-final. However, Gauff’s composed performance sealed the victory, showcasing her solid forehand, mesmerizing backhand, and consistent serving.
Gauff’s win sets up a showdown with Aryna Sabalenka in the final, while Boisson will receive a significant boost in rankings and prize money after reaching the semi-finals for the first time.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/jun/05/coco-gauff-lois-boisson-french-open-tennis