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IN PHOTOS: Lois Boisson brings French crowd to its feet in dramatic Jessica Pegula stunner

In 2024, the Dijon native's Roland Garros debut was pushed back a year after tearing her ACL.

Published Jun 02, 2025

World No. 3 Pegula falls to world No. 361 Boisson in fourth round | Highlights

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PARIS—Prior to 2025 Roland Garros, Lois Boisson hadn’t experienced the main draw of a Grand Slam event.

The 22-year-old was meant to debut in the 128-player field of her home major last year, before an ACL tear the week prior changed everything.

Whatever pain Boisson endured while she patiently waited 12 months has all but been erased in Paris. On Monday, the 22-year-old, world No. 361 became the lowest-ranked competitor to reach the quarterfinals in 40 years.

Her 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 victory came at the expense of third-ranked Jessica Pegula—and the final two games of the contest were packed with drama, missed chances, gasps, roars and one incredible moment for Boisson.

A visual look at how the Dijon native wrote her latest fairytale ending:

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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Pegula kept asking Boisson the question, arriving at break point on four occasions as the home hopeful could feel the weight of the moment.

Pegula kept asking Boisson the question, arriving at break point on four occasions as the home hopeful could feel the weight of the moment.

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But the 2024 US Open finalist saw chances up for grabs slip away, such as this reply that was pushed wide.

But the 2024 US Open finalist saw chances up for grabs slip away, such as this reply that was pushed wide.

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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.

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.

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In defeating Pegula, Boisson sealed the following: a first Top 3, Top 5, Top 10 and Top 20 career win.

In defeating Pegula, Boisson sealed the following: a first Top 3, Top 5, Top 10 and Top 20 career win.

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Playing just her second tour-level main draw, Boisson’s celebration said it all.

Playing just her second tour-level main draw, Boisson’s celebration said it all.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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