Article by Alexandru Tomuțiu – published on Thursday, June 5, 2025, 14:22 / Updated Thursday, June 5, 2025 14:22
Three former great tennis players were impressed by the successful performance so far by Lois Boisson (22 years old), 361 WTA) at Roland Garros.
Lois Boisson is, without a doubt, the great surprise of the Paris tournament. The Frenchman has reached the semifinals and will meet Coco Gauff (21 years, 2nd place, today, from 5:30 pm. To get here, the young woman has eliminated names such as Andreeva, Pegula, Jacquemot, Kalinina and Mertens.
Former tennis players John Mcenroe, Tim Henman and Mats Wilander analyzed the performance of Lois Boisson and said they were surprised by his course at Roland Garros. “I am very impressed. I have never heard of it until this tournament,” said Mcenroe, according to Eurosport.ro.
Lois Boisson took John Mcenroe, Tim Henman and Mats Wilander back
John Mcenroe: “I am very impressed. I have never heard of her until this tournament. I saw her playing only in the last two matches. I heard about the injury she had and about the fact that it was long. The match could have run anyway.
Lois Boisson to Roland Garros 2025 Photo: Imago Images
Tim Henman: “It was an incredible story, in these two weeks. After an injury to the previous cross ligament, it was removed from the equation – and from the game – for nine months. The way he returned and won the victory against Jessica Pegula. Play against Andreevei in this environment was impressive.
Mats Wilander: “It was absolutely brilliant. From a technical point of view, when you look at it, it is very good. Her forehand is incredibly powerful-it puts more effect in the ball than many men in the top 50, which requires a serious strength, and she has it. She runs and moves incredibly well. She has a nice reverb, I can love it, He defeated Coco Gauff, because she wasn't too great. “
