Early Exit After Breakthrough
After an unexpected rise at Roland-Garros, Lois Boisson’s momentum came to an abrupt halt in London. The 22-year-old French player was eliminated in the first round of Wimbledon qualifying, falling to Canada’s Carson Branstine in a three-set match at the Roehampton courts.
Boisson, who entered the qualifying draw as the top seed, lost 6–2, 6–7 (1), 6–4 in a tightly contested battle. The match marked one of her few appearances on grass, a surface where she has limited experience compared to her recent clay-court success.
Ranking Improves, But No Major Attraction
The loss ends Boisson’s hopes of carrying her Grand Slam momentum into the grass-court season. After beginning the year ranked outside the top 350, her deep French Open run boosted her ranking to No. 65. Despite this significant climb, she was not given direct entry or a wild card into the Wimbledon main draw.
The decision sparked criticism in France, with questions raised about tournament selection protocols and recognition of breakout performances from players outside the traditional power base.
From Paris to Disappointment in London
Boisson gained international attention after a semifinal run at Roland-Garros, where she defeated two top-10 players en route to a loss against eventual champion Coco Gauff. Her performance was seen as a signal of France’s emerging talent in the women’s game.
That progress did not translate immediately to Wimbledon. Her early exit on grass underscores the challenges new players face when transitioning between surfaces and maintaining consistency at the top level.
Next Steps for the Rising Star
With Wimbledon now out of reach, Boisson is expected to return to the WTA tour’s summer schedule to continue climbing the rankings and gaining experience. Although her main draw debut at the All England Club will have to wait, her upward trend in 2025 remains one of the most closely watched in women’s tennis.
