French tennis has a new sensation: Loïs Boisson, the 22-year-old from Dijon, stunned the tennis world with her historic run to the semifinals at Roland-Garros 2025. Entering the tournament ranked just 361st and as a wildcard, Boisson became the first Frenchwoman since 2011 to reach the semifinals in Paris, and the first wildcard to do so in the Open Era.
Boisson’s journey was marked by a series of upsets, including victories over world No. 24 Elise Mertens, top-10 stars Jessica Pegula and Mirra Andreeva, and fellow French wildcard Elsa Jacquemot. Her aggressive baseline play and composure under pressure earned her a place among the tournament’s elite, before her run ended against No. seed Coco Gauff in the semifinals.
This breakthrough comes after a challenging year for Boisson, who suffered a major knee injury in 2024 that kept her off the court for nine months. Her comeback has been nothing short of remarkable, highlighted by an 18-match ITF winning streak and her first WTA 125 title in Saint-Malo.
Now ranked No. 65 and the new French No., all eyes are on Boisson as she prepares for the next chapter. Will her fearless style and rapid rise continue to shake up the women’s game? The tennis world is watching—waiting for her next move.
