2025 French Open semi-finals – Lois Boisson’s fairytale run leads to Coco Gauff clash
From wildcard to Grand Slam semi-finalist, the storied run of Loïs Boisson is one that could barely have been imagined. After eliminating world number three Jessica Pegula in the round of 16, the French fan favourite followed up with a stunning victory against Olympic silver medallist Mirra Andreeva to make the final four on her major debut.
The world no. 361 has already eliminated three seeds at Stade Roland-Garros, and next up is an enthralling test against world number two Coco Gauff. USA’s last singles player standing will have to face the feisty French crowd in pursuit of a third final (second in singles) on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
On the other side of the draw, a Grand Slam semi-final that could easily be a final on any ground sees world number one Aryna Sabalenka face three-time defending champion Swiatek in a blockbuster battle.
Poland’s Swiatek leads the head-to-head 8-4, and when it comes to clay has only faced one defeat in six meetings with the 27-year-old. Sabalenka is into her second French Open semi-final, desperate for that elusive clay major.
