June 12, 2025

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World number 361 Boisson stuns third seed Pegula

World number 361 Boisson stuns third seed Pegula

Summary

Lois Boisson, ranked 361st in the world, won a surprising match against third seed Jessica Pegula at the French Open, advancing her to the quarter-finals. After recovering from a knee injury, she used a wildcard entry to compete, and she will next face sixth seed Mirra Andreeva.

Key Facts

  • Lois Boisson is ranked 361st in the world.
  • She won against Jessica Pegula, who was the third seed, in the fourth round of the French Open.
  • Boisson had a serious knee injury last year which kept her out of competition for nine months.
  • She received a wildcard entry to compete in the French Open.
  • Boisson's victory over Pegula marked her debut in the main draw of a Grand Slam event.
  • Her win makes her the lowest-ranked player to reach the French Open fourth round since 2018.
  • She will play against the sixth seed, Mirra Andreeva, for a place in the semi-finals.

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