Coco Gauff Advances to French Open Final After Defeating Loïs Boisson
Coco Gauff defeats Loïs Boisson 6-1, 6-2 to reach the French Open final against Aryna Sabalenka.
Overview
Coco Gauff, ranked No. 2, dominated Loïs Boisson 6-1, 6-2 in the semifinals of the French Open, ending Boisson's remarkable run as a wild-card entry. Gauff will face No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the final, marking a rematch of their 2023 U.S. Open showdown, which Gauff won. This final will be only the second No. 1 vs. No. 2 women's final at Roland Garros in 30 years. Sabalenka reached the final by defeating Iga Swiatek, ending her 26-match winning streak at the tournament. Gauff aims for her second Grand Slam title after previously finishing as a runner-up at Roland Garros in 2022.
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Analysis
- The articles celebrate Coco Gauff's remarkable journey and achievements at the French Open, highlighting her resilience and skill.
- Loïs Boisson's unexpected success as a wild card is portrayed as a fairy tale, emphasizing her determination and crowd support.
- Overall, the tone is positive, reflecting excitement for the upcoming matches and the players' impressive performances.
Articles (9)
Center (6)
"…Coco Gauff will get a second chance to win the French Open this weekend."
ABC News·1M·"…The victory by No. 2 Gauff sets up a blockbuster championship match against No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka on Saturday."
NBC News·1M·"…Gauff, the No. 2 seed, dismantled the previously unknown Frenchwoman 6-1, 6-2 on Thursday to reach the French Open final for a second time."
USA TODAY·1M·"…Gauff ended Keys' 11-match Grand Slam winning streak and now can continue her own pursuit of a second major trophy."
NBC News·1M·"…After taking down third-seeded Jessica Pegula in the previous round, the French wild-card entry upset sixth-ranked Mirra Andreeva 7-6 (6), 6-3 Wednesday in front of a boisterous and largely partisan crowd to reach the semifinals of the French Open."
Associated Press·1M·"…The match both players will be quick to forget as they broke the 100-unforced errors barrier on Wednesday."
USA TODAY·1M·FAQ
Loïs Boisson was ranked 361st before the French Open.
Loïs Boisson has defeated the 24th seed Elise Mertens, world number three Jessica Pegula, and sixth seed Mirra Andreeva.
Loïs Boisson will enter the WTA top 100 for the first time after reaching the semifinals.
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