Loïs Boisson, a 22-year-old ranked outside the top 500, secured a wild card and made an unexpected run to the semifinals of the 2025 French Open. Defeating No. 6 seed Mirra Andreeva, Boisson became the first wild card in the Open Era to achieve this feat and only the third woman to reach the final four in her Grand Slam debut in the past 40 years. Despite her Cinderella story, Boisson harbors ambitions of winning the tournament, not merely reaching the semifinals, showcasing her determination and drive.
Loïs Boisson, ranked outside the top 500, made history as the first wild card to reach the French Open semifinals, a remarkable feat in her debut.
"I wouldn't have believed someone was telling the truth before the tournament if they had said I would achieve this," Boisson reflected on her incredible journey.
Chris Evert noted, "We're witnessing a star being born right in front of our eyes," emphasizing the significance of Boisson's rapid rise in the tournament.
Boisson expressed her ambition, stating, "For sure I will go for the dream, because my dream is to win it, not to be in the semifinal."
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