At the age of 22, Loïs Boisson has made her way to Roland-Garros 2025 with panache and a fighting spirit. Welcome to the Resilient: the rising Frenchwoman is the embodiment of a generation ready to shake up the world hierarchy.

Roland-Garros 2025: Loïs Boisson, the Rise of a Resilient Star

At just 22 years old, Loïs Boisson has made a grand entrance into the hearts of the French public. A surprise guest at this 2025 edition of Roland-Garros, the young player from Dijon defied all expectations to secure a place in the semifinals—becoming the first wild card to reach this stage of the tournament on the Parisian clay.

A Brilliant and Unexpected Breakthrough

Ranked 361st in the world at the start of the fortnight, Boisson delivered a remarkable performance, taking down several top-10 players, including American Jessica Pegula and Russian rising star Mirra Andreeva. Her powerful game, built on a solid serve and exceptional court coverage, electrified Philippe-Chatrier Court each time she stepped onto it.

But beyond her athletic achievement, it’s her story of resilience that moved the crowds. After suffering a serious knee injury in 2024, Boisson was forced off the court for several months. Her innovative rehabilitation included virtual reality sessions to retrain her reflexes and rebuild confidence. One year later, she’s back in stunning form—living proof of unshakable determination.

A Bright Hope for French Tennis

Facing world No. 2 Coco Gauff in the semifinals, Boisson put up a spirited fight despite the loss. Greeted with a standing ovation as she left the court, she proved she has not only the talent, but also the mental strength to secure a lasting place among the elite of women’s tennis.

“Welcome to the Resilients,” one could say of this young Frenchwoman, whose journey reflects courage, perseverance, and ambition. At just 22, Loïs Boisson looks well on her way to carving out her place among the greats of the women’s circuit.