French Wild Card Lois Boisson Shocks World No. 3 Jessica Pegula at Roland Garros 2025

In one of the most astonishing results in Roland Garros history, 22-year-old French wild card Lois Boisson defeated world No. 3 Jessica Pegula 3–6, 6–4, 6–4 to reach the quarterfinals. Ranked No. 361, Boisson is the lowest-ranked player to reach a Grand Slam quarterfinal since 2017.

 

French Wild Card Lois Boisson Stuns Jessica Pegula in Historic Roland Garros Upset

In a monumental shock on the red clay of Court Philippe Chatrier, 22-year-old French wild card Lois Boisson defeated third seed Jessica Pegula 3–6, 6–4, 6–4 in the fourth round of Roland Garros. Ranked No. 361 in the world, Boisson became the lowest-ranked player to reach a Grand Slam quarterfinal since Kaia Kanepi (No. 418) did so at the 2017 US Open.

 

It was only Boisson’s second career main-draw appearance at a Grand Slam. Before the tournament, she had just one tour-level main-draw win in 2025—a 6–0, 6–3 victory over Harriet Dart in Rouen. She now owns five, and none more improbable than this one.

Boisson put the match on her racquet in a stirring final set, breaking Pegula at 4–4 on her fourth opportunity after the American held three game points. The Frenchwoman maintained her composure despite trailing 0–30 in the next game, playing bold and smart tennis to hold serve and force Pegula to serve to stay in the match.

Though Pegula had four break chances in the final game, Boisson saved them all with fearless shot-making and mental fortitude. On match point, she struck a decisive inside-out forehand winner that brought the Parisian crowd to its feet.

 

The match saw Boisson accomplish a series of firsts: her first career win over a Top 20, Top 10, Top 5, and Top 3 opponent—all in one afternoon. Her celebration reflected the magnitude of the moment, as did the extended ovation from a raucous French crowd that had just witnessed one of the tournament’s greatest surprises.

Pegula, the 2024 US Open finalist, had entered the match with a 19–2 record against players ranked outside the Top 100 in Grand Slams and had never previously lost to an unseeded player at Roland Garros. While she fought hard and attempted a late-match turnaround by mixing in drop shots and attacking the net, she converted just one of six break point opportunities in the final set.

“She’s not only fighting Boisson’s game—she’s fighting the fans,” remarked former champion Lindsay Davenport during the broadcast.

 

Despite Pegula’s experience and improved play midway through the third set, it was Boisson who looked like the higher-ranked player down the stretch. Her bold forehands, sharp drop shots, and relentless energy kept the American off balance throughout the final games.

Boisson is now the first Frenchwoman to reach the Roland Garros quarterfinals since both Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic achieved the feat in 2017. She will face sixth seed Mirra Andreeva next in what promises to be another captivating clash.

 

On a memorable day in Paris, Boisson’s incredible run—and the roar of the crowd—left no doubt: Roland Garros has a new homegrown heroine.