Coco Gauff Ends Lois Boisson’s Dream Run to Reach French Open Final

Coco Gauff has done it again! The 21-year-old American tennis star ended the incredible fairytale run of French underdog Lois Boisson at Roland Garros, securing her place in the French Open 2025 final with a dominant 6-1, 6-2 win. Gauff will now face world number one Aryna Sabalenka in what promises to be a blockbuster final.

Gauff's Experience Shines Through

Gauff wasted no time asserting her dominance on Court Philippe Chatrier, breaking Boisson in the very first game and never letting up. Her quick start and strong baseline play kept the French crowd quiet, despite their overwhelming support for Boisson.

Gauff, who won the 2023 US Open by defeating Sabalenka, is now in her third Grand Slam singles final. She had previously finished as a runner-up at the 2022 French Open, losing to Iga Swiatek. This time, she's determined to go all the way on Parisian clay.

“Obviously there's still a lot of work to do, but for now I'll enjoy this one and then prepare for the final tomorrow,” Gauff said after the match.

A Magical Run Comes to an End for Boisson

For Lois Boisson, the 22-year-old world No. 361, it was a heartbreaking end to what has been a dream tournament. Just a year ago, she was recovering from a serious knee injury and had never faced a top-50 player before this week.

But Boisson made headlines by stunning world No. 3 Jessica Pegula and No. 6 Mirra Andreeva, sending shockwaves through the tennis world and capturing the hearts of the French crowd. Her entry onto the court for the semifinal received a thunderous ovation, and every point she won was met with cheers.

Unfortunately for the home fans, Gauff proved to be too strong, too steady, and too experienced.

The Match Summary

• Set 1: Gauff raced to a 4-0 lead, taking advantage of Boisson's nerves. The Frenchwoman finally got on the board but couldn't recover as Gauff wrapped up the set with ease.

• Set 2: There were brief flashes of hope for Boisson, including a break back to make it 2-3. However, Gauff quickly regained control, breaking again and closing out the match in just over an hour.

Despite the defeat, Boisson leaves the tournament as one of its biggest stories. From anonymity to the semifinal of a Grand Slam, her journey has inspired countless fans.

What’s Next?

The final is set: Coco Gauff vs Aryna Sabalenka. Sabalenka earlier defeated three-time champion Iga Swiatek in a thrilling first semifinal. Gauff will be looking to repeat her US Open success, while Sabalenka hopes to claim her second Grand Slam title.

Final Thoughts

Lois Boisson’s incredible French Open debut reminded us of the unpredictable beauty of sports — where dreams can come true, and new stars can rise. But on Thursday, Coco Gauff showed why she’s one of the brightest young stars in tennis, delivering a masterclass to book her spot in the final.

Will she lift the trophy this time in Paris? The stage is set.

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