In what is already being called one of the greatest underdog stories in modern tennis, World No. 361 Lois Boisson has stunned the tennis world by defeating teenage sensation Mirra Andreeva in a breathtaking quarterfinal at the 2025 French Open, securing her spot in the semifinals.
Boisson, a 21-year-old wildcard from France, played with nerves of steel on Court Philippe-Chatrier, holding off the 17-year-old Andreeva 6-4, 2-6, 7-5 in a rollercoaster battle that lasted over two hours.
🎾 Cinderella in Clay
Entering the tournament ranked No. 361 and largely unknown to the broader tennis audience, Boisson has captivated home fans with her fearless shot-making and cool composure. After dispatching two seeded players earlier in the tournament, her win over Andreeva marks her fourth Top 50 victory in two weeks.
With each win, Boisson’s legend grows—and now she becomes the lowest-ranked woman to reach the Roland Garros semifinals since the WTA rankings began.
đź’¬ “I’m just living the dream, day by day,” Boisson said in her on-court interview, tears in her eyes and the crowd chanting her name. “This is home. This is magic.”
🏆 Next Stop: The Semis
Boisson will next face either defending champion Iga Świątek or rising Czech star Linda Nosková, depending on the outcome of their quarterfinal clash later today.
Regardless of what happens next, Lois Boisson has become the story of Roland Garros 2025, a breakout star who’s ignited the imagination of fans around the globe and reminded everyone why we love underdogs.
📌 Fun Fact: The last time a player ranked outside the Top 300 made a Slam semi? NEVER—until now.
🎥 Catch the semifinals LIVE Friday on Eurosport and Tennis Channel.
