Loïs Boisson’s Parisian Dream Lives On as She Makes History at Roland-Garros

The 22-year-old French wild card reached the semi-finals with a stunning win over world No. 6 Mirra Andreeva—just a year after a devastating knee injury.

She collapsed on her back, overwhelmed with emotion at the heart of Court Philippe-Chatrier. On Wednesday, June 4, Loïs Boisson added another chapter to her fairytale run at Roland-Garros by defeating world No. 6 Mirra Andreeva in straight sets (7-6 [8-6], 6-3), earning a place in the semi-finals. It’s a remarkable achievement for the Dijon native, who was ranked outside the world’s top 350 only weeks ago and now becomes the first Frenchwoman to reach this stage in Paris since Marion Bartoli in 2011.

Urged on by a roaring home crowd under the roof of Chatrier, Boisson weathered the early storm from the Russian prodigy before turning the match around with her signature heavy topspin forehand and sharp tactical awareness. She held her nerve at crucial moments, capitalizing on Andreeva’s unforced errors and emotional lapses.

After edging a tight first set in a tense tiebreak, Boisson was broken early in the second but remained composed. She clawed her way back to 3-3 and then raised her level as the Russian unraveled, losing control of both her game and her emotions. Calm and resolute, Boisson seized her opportunity with maturity far beyond her 22 years.

A meteoric rise, a comeback to remember

This magical Parisian campaign takes on even greater significance when placed against the backdrop of Boisson’s past year. Nearly 12 months ago to the day, she left the court in tears after suffering a torn ACL. Surgery, a meticulous rehabilitation program, and a quiet return to lower-level tournaments followed. Today, she stands among the final four in a Grand Slam.

Her victory over world No. 3 Jessica Pegula in the fourth round had already sent shockwaves through the tournament, but her quarter-final triumph confirms she is more than just a springtime story—she’s a genuine clay-court threat. Thanks to this run, she is expected to leap to around world No. 65 and become France’s new top-ranked female player.

Awaiting her in the semi-final is a towering challenge: world No. 2 Coco Gauff, last year’s runner-up, who advanced earlier in the day by defeating fellow American Madison Keys. But at this stage, nothing seems out of reach for Loïs Boisson, who plays every point as if her career depends on it—with intensity, clarity, and unshakable belief.

The dream continues.