Gauff quickly crashes Boisson’s Roland Garros dream

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Coco Gauff ended world No. 361 Lois Boisson’s fairytale run with a commanding 6-1 6-2 victory in the Roland Garros semifinals.

Coco Gauff

Playing her first-ever Grand Slam, Boisson remained composed under pressure, but the world No. 2 proved far too powerful for the French underdog. Gauff broke serve three times to cruise through the first set, with Boisson getting on the board only after 26 minutes of play.

Boisson briefly sparked excitement by breaking Gauff midway through the second set, but she couldn’t hold onto the momentum. Gauff quickly regained control and secured her return to the Roland Garros final, where she was runner-up in 2022.

Despite the lopsided scoreline, Boisson should leave Paris with her head held high. Just one year ago, she was days away from making her Roland Garros debut as a wildcard when she suffered a devastating ACL tear. Instead of walking onto court, she found herself in a hospital bed, beginning a nine-month recovery.

Now, she’s not only recovered, she’s transformed her career. Prior to this breakout tournament, Boisson had earned $148,000 in total prize money. Her stunning run in Paris will net her approximately $789,000!

Gauff’s opponent in the final will be Aryna Sabalenka, who dethroned reigning champion Iga Swiatek in a gripping semifinal clash earlier on Thursday. The upcoming showdown promises fireworks, as Gauff and Sabalenka are dead even in their head-to-head, locked at 5-5. Sabalenka, the world No. 1, won their most recent encounter on clay in the final of the Madrid Open last month.

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Marija Zivlak
Marija Zivlak is the founder and editor-in-chief of Women’s Tennis Blog, a trusted source for in-depth coverage of the WTA Tour, tennis fashion, and player insights. Based in Belgrade, Serbia, she has been reporting on women’s tennis for over 18 years and has contributed exclusive fashion articles to the official WTA website. Marija launched Women’s Tennis Blog on March 31, 2007 to provide fans with accurate, engaging, and up-to-date tennis news. Her expertise and deep connections within the sport allow her to offer unique perspectives on tennis trends, gear, and events.

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