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French Open fairytale continues for wildcard entry

World No.361 Boisson Shocks Pegula At Roland Garros
  • Lois Boisson, ranked No. 361, has reached the French Open semi-finals after overcoming an ACL injury from a year ago.
  • Boisson defeated sixth seed Mirra Andreeva 7-6 (8-6), 6-3, marking a significant upset and continuing her unexpected run in the tournament.
  • The victory has captured national attention in France, overshadowing even Paris Saint-Germain winning the Champions League.
  • Andreeva, struggling with the crowd and her own temperament, lost control of the match, contributing to Boisson's win.
  • Boisson will face Coco Gauff in the semi-finals, continuing her 'Cinderella story' at Roland Garros.
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