Coco Gauff achieved her fifth consecutive appearance in the French Open quarterfinals with a straight-sets victory over Ekaterina Alexandrova, while Lois Boisson produced a stunning upset against third-seeded Jessica Pegula. Boisson, the last French player in singles, showcased resilience after an injury layoff by winning the match to the delight of the home crowd. Despite a sparse audience, her victory inspired a spontaneous singing of La Marseillaise. Both players reflected on their performances, emphasizing the challenges and atmosphere of playing at Roland Garros.
Gauff expressed her comfort on clay, saying: "I move well on clay, really comfortable with sliding and moving on the surface. The most physical surface for sure."
Boisson characterized her win by saying, "I don't know what to say, but thank you. Playing on this court in such a great atmosphere, it was incredible."
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