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Loïs Boisson stuns Jessica Pegula to reach Roland-Garros quarterfinals

The French wild-card’s upset win guarantees her €440,000 in prize money, pitting her against Mirra Andreeva in the next round.

Novak Djokovic.
Loïs Boisson célèbre sa victoire face à Elsa Jacquemot, samedi, lors du match de 3e tour.
Boisson surprend.
Lois Boisson après sa victoire contre l’américaine Jessica Pegula à Roland Garros le 02 juin 2025.

Overview

  • Boisson, ranked 361st and granted a wild card, overcame world No. 3 Jessica Pegula 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 to become the first French quarterfinalist at Roland-Garros since 2017.
  • She is the first French player awarded a wild card to reach the last eight here since Mary Pierce in 2002.
  • Her run secures at least €440,000, more than tripling her career earnings and projecting her ranking around 120th.
  • The 22-year-old’s breakthrough follows a nine-month recovery from a serious knee ligament injury sustained before last year’s tournament.
  • Boisson will face 18-year-old Mirra Andreeva, ranked sixth, for a spot in the semifinals on Wednesday.