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Navarro’s US Open Win Highlights Boisson’s Viral Racket Smash
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Navarro’s US Open Win Highlights Boisson’s Viral Racket Smash

French tennis player Lois Boisson went viral after smashing her racket following a first-round loss to American Emma Navarro at the 2026 US Open. The clip, showing Navarro celebrating while Boisson destroyed her equipment in the background, amassed millions of views on social media. The match ended 7-6, 6-7, 6-3 after a rain-delayed, tiebreaker-heavy contest. While the moment became a cultural meme, it highlighted Boisson’s difficult season following injuries and a significant drop in world ranking.

Loïs Boisson Advances to French Open Semi-Finals
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Loïs Boisson Advances to French Open Semi-Finals

Loïs Boisson, a French wild-card entry, upset sixth-ranked Mirra Andreeva at Roland Garros to reach the semifinals, marking a historic achievement as the first wild-card woman to do so at the French Open in the Open era. Boisson, who overcame a serious knee injury last year, is now set to face Coco Gauff in the semifinals, with her remarkable run highlighting her resilience and determination.

Lois Boisson's Remarkable French Open Upset Over Jessica Pegula
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Lois Boisson's Remarkable French Open Upset Over Jessica Pegula

Wild card Lois Boisson, ranked No. 361, achieved a major upset at the French Open by defeating No. 3 Jessica Pegula in three sets, marking her debut at a Grand Slam and becoming the first French wild card to reach the quarterfinals since 2002. Boisson's victory is notable given her recent surgery and low ranking, and she is set to face sixth seed Mirra Andreeva next.