World number 361 Lois Boisson has expressed her determination to realize her childhood dream of winning the French Open, despite already achieving a remarkable feat by reaching the semi-finals. The 22-year-old Frenchwoman, who entered the tournament as a wildcard, showcased her skills with a hard-fought 7-6 (8-6), 6-3 victory over sixth seed Mirra Andreeva.
Boisson’s journey to the semi-finals has been nothing short of extraordinary, as she has overcome three seeded players along the way. This milestone not only marks her first appearance in a Grand Slam main draw, but also makes her the first player in the Open era to reach the women’s singles semi-finals at Roland Garros as a wildcard—and the first French semi-finalist since Marion Bartoli’s achievement in 2011.
Reflecting on her impressive run, Boisson stated, “I think every kid who plays tennis has the dream to win a Grand Slam. I will go for the dream, because my dream is to win it, not to be in the semi-final. So I will try to do my best for it.” In the next round, she is set to face world number two Coco Gauff, marking a significant challenge ahead.
Boisson’s resilience is particularly inspiring given that she had to withdraw from last year’s tournament due to a serious knee injury. Her journey serves as a reminder to aspiring athletes about the importance of perseverance and determination in overcoming setbacks to chase one’s dreams.
With her sights firmly set on the title, fans are eagerly anticipating her match against Gauff, hopeful that Boisson can continue her fairytale journey and secure a historic win on home soil.