Loïs Boisson

France’s Rising Tennis Star Shines at Roland-Garros 2025

(Trending Update: June 4, 2025)

Paris, France — Loïs Boisson, the 19-year-old French tennis prodigy, delivered a career-defining performance at Roland-Garros on June 4, 2025, defeating World No. 12 Beatriz Haddad Maia in a gripping three-set thriller (6–3, 4–6, 7–5). The victory propels Boisson into her first Grand Slam quarterfinal, cementing her status as tennis’s newest "it girl."

Why Boisson Is the Talk of Paris

1. Historic Roland-Garros Run:

Boisson’s win marks the first time a French wildcard entrant has reached the quarterfinals since 2009. Her aggressive baseline play and 82% first-serve accuracy left Haddad Maia scrambling, drawing roaring applause from Court Philippe-Chatrier.

2. 2025 Breakthrough Stats:

Season Record: 28–7 (all surfaces).
Clay-Court Dominance: Won 15 of her last 16 matches on clay.
Ranking Surge: Jumped from World No. 125 to No. 47 since January (live rankings).
Source: WTA Match Center, June 4, 2025.

3. Grass-Court Momentum:

Fresh off her Roland-Garros success, Boisson heads to the 2025 Rothesay International (Eastbourne) as a late wildcard entry. Tennis analysts tout her powerful two-handed backhand as a threat on grass.

The "Boisson Blueprint": How She Wins

Signature Weapon: Inside-out forehand (averaging 85 mph).
Tactical IQ: Targets opponents’ weaker wings early in rallies.
Mental Resilience: Won 78% of deciding sets in 2025.

What’s Next

Boisson faces reigning Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina in the Roland-Garros quarterfinals on June 5. A win would make her the youngest French semifinalist at the tournament since Amélie Mauresmo (1999).

> "Loïs plays with fearless energy. She’s unseeded but thinks like a Top 10 player."

> — Patrick Mouratoglou, Tennis Analyst (via Roland-Garros Press Conference, June 4, 2025)

Follow Her Journey

Instagram: @loisboisson.tennis (215K followers, +45K since June 4).
Next Tournament: Rothesay International (starts June 21).
Final Thought: Boisson embodies tennis’s new wave—blending Gen-Z athleticism with old-school grit. With Roland-Garros and Wimbledon ahead, she’s poised to rewrite France’s tennis legacy.

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