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**Summary:**

Loïs Boisson, a 22-year-old French tennis player ranked outside the WTA top 360, has become a surprise sensation at Roland Garros. After receiving a wildcard entry, she has reached the fourth round (round of 16) despite this being her first Grand Slam tournament. Boisson’s rise has been hampered by injuries, including a recent ACL tear in May 2024, but she has demonstrated remarkable resilience and a powerful playing style. Coaches and fellow players praise her exceptional athleticism, strong groundstrokes, and mental fortitude. Despite some concern about a minor knee issue during her third-round match, Boisson is set to face world No. 3 Jessica Pegula in the next round, with hopes of continuing her improbable run.

**News Article:**

**French Wildcard Loïs Boisson Shocks Roland Garros, Reaches Round of 16**

**Roland Garros, France – June 2, 2025** – Loïs Boisson, a relatively unknown French tennis player, has become the Cinderella story of this year’s Roland Garros tournament. The 22-year-old, ranked outside the world’s top 360, has defied expectations by surging into the round of 16 in her Grand Slam debut.

Boisson’s unlikely run includes a victory against fellow French player Elsa Jacquemot. Now she is set to face world No. 3 Jessica Pegula on Monday at the Philippe-Chatrier court. Her impressive performance is even more remarkable considering her recent history of injuries, including an ACL tear sustained just a year ago.

“For me, this isn’t a surprise,” stated Julie Pecastaing, Boisson’s coach. “Her ranking does not reflect her current level due to her 2024 injury.” Boisson, once ranked around 150, had to overcome a series of set backs in 2021 and 2022 but was looking forward to playing in the 2024 Roland-Garros before suffering an ACL tear just before the tournament.

Known for her powerful groundstrokes and exceptional physicality, Boisson’s playing style has drawn comparisons to former French star Amélie Mauresmo and Russian player Svetlana Kuznetsova. Fellow player Diane Parry highlighted Boisson’s exceptional ball-striking ability, noting, “It’s quite rare among girls to put so much topspin and have that quality of ball.”

Despite briefly clutching her surgically repaired knee during her third-round match, Boisson assured reporters that it was a manageable pain. All eyes will be on Boisson as she attempts to extend her dream run against Pegula, with a potential quarter-final berth at stake. Her unexpected success has already captivated the French crowd and marked her as a player to watch in the future. A victory would move her up the WTA ranking, possibly as high as 170.

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