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Boisson Stuns Pegula, Zverev Advances in French Open
Lois Boisson, ranked 361st, caused a big surprise by beating Jessica Pegula in the French Open.
Madison Keys also won, defeating Hailey Baptiste.
Mirra Andreeva, is the youngest player to reach the French Open quarterfinals for a second year in a row.
Alexander Zverev will also continue as his opponent had to stop playing because of an injury.
These wins mean these players move on in the tournament.
Lois Boisson upset Jessica Pegula, becoming the lowest-ranked quarterfinalist in 40 years.
Madison Keys defeated Hailey Baptiste to reach the quarterfinals.
Mirra Andreeva advanced to the quarterfinals by defeating Daria Kasatkina.
Andreeva is the youngest player to reach back-to-back Roland Garros quarterfinals in nearly three decades.
Alexander Zverev advanced to the quarterfinals after Tallon Griekspoor retired due to injury.
- Who
- Lois Boisson, Jessica Pegula, Madison Keys, Hailey Baptiste, Mirra Andreeva, Daria Kasatkina, Alexander Zverev, Tallon Griekspoor
- What
- Boisson, Keys, Andreeva, and Zverev advanced to the quarterfinals.
- Where
- Roland Garros, Paris
- When
- Monday, June 2
- Why
- To advance further in the French Open tournament.
Key facts
- Event
- French Open
- Upsets
- Lois Boisson (361st ranked) defeated Jessica Pegula (No. 3)
- Key Victories
- Keys defeated Baptiste; Andreeva defeated Kasatkina; Zverev advanced due to Griekspoor's injury
- Boisson's Ranking
- Lowest-ranked quarterfinalist in 40 years
- Andreeva's Achievement
- Youngest to reach back-to-back Roland Garros quarterfinals since 1997-98
Sources
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Aryna Sabalenka reaches 3rd straight French Open quarterfinal, to face Qinwen Zheng
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Boisson lowest-ranked quarterfinalist in 40 years, Zverev rolls on
