French Open semifinalist Loïs Boisson out of Wimbledon qualifying event in first round
France's Lois Boisson reacts as she plays against Coco Gauff of the U.S. during their semifinal match of the French Tennis Open at the Roland-Garros stadium in Paris, Thursday, June 5, 2025. Credit: AP/Lindsey Wasson
LONDON — French Open surprise semifinalist Loïs Boisson has lost in the first round of qualifying for Wimbledon.
The 22-year-old Boisson was beaten 6-2, 6-7 (1), 6-4 on Tuesday against No. 197-ranked Carson Branstine of Canada in a rare match for the French player on grass at the Roehampton qualifying venue.
Boisson soared from No. 361 to No. 65 after her deep run at Roland-Garros in her Grand Slam main draw singles debut, and was top-seeded in the Wimbledon qualifying draw.
Being denied a wild card into the Wimbledon main draw provoked criticism in France of tournament organizers in London.
Boisson beat top-10 players Jessica Pegula and Mirra Andreeva at the French Open before losing to eventual champion Coco Gauff.
The Wimbledon main draw starts Monday.
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