French World No. 361 Lois Boisson says she never lost hope during tough 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 come-from-behind victory over No. 3 Jessica Pegula of USA
France’s Lois Boisson celebrates her win over USA’s Jessica Pegula on Court Philippe-Chatrier in Paris yesterday; (right) USA’s Jessica Pegula during her defeat to Lois Boisson yesterday. Pics/AFP
French World No. 361 Lois Boisson sent shockwaves through Roland Garros on Monday by knocking out third seed Jessica Pegula to become the first home quarter-finalist since 2017, with Coco Gauff and Mirra Andreeva also reaching the last eight.
Boisson, 22, came from a set down against last year’s US Open runner-up as the wildcard recipient completed an improbable 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 win to prolong her dream run on her Grand Slam debut.
She is the first French singles quarter-finalist in Paris since Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic made it to the same stage eight years ago. Mary Pierce was the tournament’s last French champion in 2000.
“I really don’t know what to say,” said Boisson, who was roared on by the home fans on Court Philippe Chatrier. “To play on this court with such an atmosphere was incredible. I was confident before the match and knew I could do it even if she was really strong. I gave everything I had and it worked, it’s incredible.”
Andreeva downs Kasatkina
She goes on to face 18-year-old Russian rising star Andreeva on Wednesday for a place in the semi-finals. Sixth seed Andreeva moved through in straight sets as she cut short an attempted fightback by Daria Kasatkina to advance 6-3, 7-5.
“It was a hell of a match,” said Andreeva. “Honestly, I’m so so happy I won, I hate playing against her, we practice a lot and even practice is a torture for me.”
World No. 2 Gauff brushed Russian 20th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova aside 6-0, 7-5 to step up her pursuit of a first Roland Garros crown, and second Grand Slam title.
No. 2 Gauff progresses
“It was tough. The whole match I think I played well to be honest,” said Gauff, a losing finalist in Paris in 2022.
Former US Open champion Gauff will play reigning Australian Open champion Madison Keys in an all-American quarter-final. Eighth-ranked Keys saw off unseeded compatriot Hailey Baptiste 6-3, 7-5.
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