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Lois Boisson Faces Wimbledon Qualifying After Wildcard Snub Despite French Open Run

Wimbledon’s choice to favour local college players over Boisson has provoked criticism; scrutiny of her grass-court prospects has intensified.

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Overview

  • Boisson became the first Frenchwoman since Marion Bartoli in 2011 to reach the French Open semi-finals, defeating top-20 opponents and climbing to world No. 67.
  • Wimbledon awarded eight women’s main-draw wildcards predominantly to British players, with Petra Kvitova the only international recipient and Boisson omitted.
  • Denied a main-draw wildcard, Boisson will enter the tournament through the three-round qualifying draw using her protected ranking of 153.
  • Fans and tennis journalists have criticised the All England Club’s decision on social media, arguing that Boisson’s clay-court breakthrough merited direct entry.
  • Judy Murray defended the decision to prioritise local college talent, while coach Patrick Mouratoglou warned that heightened expectations and scrutiny now await Boisson on grass