Gauff ends Boisson's dream run, storms into finals
Paris, June 5 (UNI) World No. 2 Coco Gauff delivered a commanding performance to end French wildcard Lois Boisson's remarkable run at Roland-Garros, securing a 6-1, 6-2 victory in just 69 minutes on Court Philippe-Chatrier here Thursday.
With this win, Gauff advances to her second French Open final and sets up a highly anticipated clash against World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka on Saturday.
Gauff, 21, showcased her maturity and composure by neutralizing the fervent home crowd support for Boisson, maintaining focus throughout the match. Her aggressive baseline play and strategic shot selection left little room for the Frenchwoman to mount a challenge. Gauff's dominance was evident as she broke Boisson's serve multiple times, wrapping up the match efficiently.
Boisson's journey to the semifinals has been nothing short of extraordinary. Ranked No. 361 at the tournament's outset, she became the first wildcard in the Open Era to reach the French Open semifinals. Her victories over top-seeded players, including World No. 3 Jessica Pegula and No. 6 Mirra Andreeva, captivated fans and marked her as a rising star in women's tennis.
Despite the semifinal loss, Boisson is projected to climb over 300 spots in the WTA rankings, potentially entering the top 65 and becoming France's No. 1 female player.
The upcoming final between Gauff and Sabalenka promises to be a thrilling encounter. Sabalenka, who ended Iga Swiatek's 26-match French Open winning streak in the semifinals, will be seeking her first Roland-Garros title. This match marks the first French Open women's final featuring the top two seeds in over a decade and is a rematch of the 2023 US Open final, where Gauff claimed her maiden Grand Slam title.
The final is scheduled for Saturday, June 7, at 2 PM local time. Fans can expect a high-octane battle between two of the sport's brightest young talents, each aiming to etch their names further into tennis history.
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