Lois Boisson Upsets Mirra Andreeva At French Open Quarterfinals

Mirra Andreeva, the sixth seed and a rising star in tennis, suffered a surprising and emotional defeat against wildcard Lois Boisson at the 2025 French Open quarterfinals. Despite being favored to win, Andreeva struggled with a hostile and partisan French crowd that frequently booed her, contributing to her visible frustration and a code violation for ball abuse after she angrily struck a ball into the stands. The match also featured a contentious moment when the chair umpire overruled a call against Andreeva, leading to a heated exchange between the player and umpire. Boisson, ranked world No. 361 and playing in her first Grand Slam main draw, capitalized on the momentum to win in straight sets, marking the biggest victory of her career. The crowd's aggressive support for Boisson and treatment of Andreeva drew criticism on social media, with many viewers feeling the young Russian was unfairly targeted. Despite the loss, Andreeva showed sportsmanship by warmly congratulating Boisson after the match, ending her European clay season.