Boisson soars 296 places in rankings, Sinner keeps top spot
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For the second time in as many months, Lois Boisson has become the talk of tennis. This time, though, it is for her results rather than her alleged body odour.
SportsLine tennis expert Jose Onorato reveals his 2025 French Open picks for Thursday's women's semifinal match between French wild card Lois Boisson and American Coco Gauff
French wild-card entry Lois Boisson upset Mirra Andreeva in front of a boisterous crowd to reach the semifinals of the French Open.
Coco Gauff has turned to an old trick with the French Open crowd loudly singing her French opponent's name. Gauff pretended Thursday they were chanting “Coco!”
The 22-year-old Boisson largely was unknown outside tennis circles before capturing the spotlight in Paris. She is playing in her first Grand Slam main draw and became the first woman to reach the semifinals at her debut major tournament since 1989, when Monica Seles and Jennifer Capriati both did it at the French Open.
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Boisson saved two set points and rode the support of a raucous Paris crowd to reach the Roland Garros last four as Andreeva imploded.
Lois Boisson, who became famous for a viral moment over deodorant, has reached the French Open semifinals despite being ranked 361st in world.
La francesa Loïs Boisson, quien llegó con un comodín, sorprendió a la sexta clasificada Mirra Andreeva 7-6 (6), 6-3 el
ROLAND GARROS, PARIS — Coco Gauff is heading back to the French Open final. She booked her spot in a No. 2 vs. No. 1 showdown against Aryna Sablenka with a commanding win over Loïs Boisson, the French wild card who had become the toast of the tournament.
American Coco Gauff will face No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, the player she defeated in 2023 to win the US Open, on Saturday.
Wild card Lois Boisson stuns sixth seed Mirra Andreeva to reach the French Open 2025 semifinals, making history in her Grand Slam debut.
The biggest story of the French Open is a home wild-card entry who has surged to the semifinals. So why has she had not top billing?