Mon Sep 15 11:30:00 UTC 2025: **News Article:**

**Ku Challenges Boisson in Seoul WTA Opener**

**Seoul, South Korea – September 15, 2025** – Hometown favorite Yeon-woo Ku is set to face France’s Loïs Boisson in the first round of the Seoul WTA 500 tournament today. The match pits the in-form Ku against Boisson, who has struggled on hard courts recently.

Ku, currently ranked 305th in the world, received a wildcard entry into the tournament. The 22-year-old South Korean has been dominant on hard courts this season, boasting a 41-15 record and two ITF titles, including a recent victory in Thailand. This marks her second WTA appearance in Seoul, having previously lost in the first round in 2023.

Boisson, ranked 49th, is seeking her first hard-court victory in three years. The 22-year-old Frenchwoman, known for her success on clay, reached the semi-finals of the French Open and won a WTA title in Hamburg this summer. However, she has struggled to replicate that success on other surfaces, suffering early exits at Wimbledon qualifiers, Cleveland, and the US Open.

Analysts give Ku the edge, citing her superior form and comfort on hard courts. Boisson’s last hard-court win was in 2022. Bookmakers are also favoring Ku, with Unibet offering odds of 1.80 for Ku to win or lose by only one set. This will be the first time the players have faced off. The match is expected to draw a large local crowd, eager to support their countrywoman.

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