Lois Boisson brings crowd to its feet in dramatic Jessica Pegula stunner

By Ed McGrogan

Published Monday, Jun 02, 2025 06:31 PM

Boisson put the match on her racquet after Pegula initially had three game points (40-30, ad-in, ad-in) in a stirring stretch that saw the Frenchwoman move ahead 5-4 on her fourth break chance.
Tension only mounted as Boisson played from behind following a 30-0 start, though she courageously stayed with the American by outfoxing Pegula in key moments like this one.
Pegula kept asking Boisson the question, arriving at break point on four occasions as the home hopeful could feel the weight of the moment.
But the 2024 US Open finalist saw chances up for grabs slip away, such as this reply that was pushed wide.
At the 2:40 mark, and after exchanging 32 points across the last pair of games, Boisson brought the house to its feet with one final forehand winner.
In defeating Pegula, Boisson sealed the following: a first Top 3, Top 5, Top 10 and Top 20 career win.
Playing just her second tour-level main draw, Boisson’s celebration said it all.
The wild card entrant received a well-deserved extended ovation and returned the love on a memorable day that also saw Paris Saint-Germain F.C. bring their Champions League trophy into Court Philippe Chatrier.
Boisson, who became the first Frenchwoman to reach the Roland Garros quarterfinals since Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic in 2017, faces sixth seed Mirra Andreeva on Wednesday.
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