Tennis sensation Lois Boisson is poised for a life-altering financial windfall following her remarkable journey at the French Open.
The 22-year-old Boisson has captivated the tennis world by advancing all the way to the semifinals of the prestigious clay court tournament.
Currently ranked World No. 361, she triumphed over No. 6 Mirra Andreeva on Wednesday at Roland-Garros to reach the final four.
The £578,000 prize money she has already guaranteed herself is more than FIVE TIMES her total career earnings up to this point.
Remarkably, since turning professional in 2021, Boisson had previously earned just £109,000.
As a wildcard entry, Boisson has already defeated two top-10 players, including World No. 3 Jessica Pegula in the fourth round before her victory over Andreeva.
The player from Dijon is now scheduled to face World No. 2 Coco Gauff for a spot in the championship match.
Securing another upset in the semifinals would ensure her earnings reach at least £1 million.
Should Boisson`s extraordinary run continue, she would face either World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka or four-time French Open champion Iga Swiatek in the final.
A substantial £2.1 MILLION prize awaits the eventual tournament champion.
Boisson holds the distinction of being the first wildcard player in the Open Era to reach the semifinals of the French Open and only the third player since 1980 to make the semis at their first-ever Major appearance, joining Americans Monica Seles (1989) and Jennifer Capriati (1989).
Before the Roland Garros event began, she was ranked 361st globally, but her success will cause her ranking to climb dramatically to at least 65th.
“She`s smelling really bad,” a shocking comment made by British tennis player Harriet Dart about Boisson during a low-profile event in April. But now, Boisson is definitely “smelling of roses” with her success.
Reflecting on her performance, she stated: “I don’t think this is a miracle. I have had a little bit of luck. It’s down to hard work.”
She added: “Every kid who plays tennis, the dream is to win a Slam. For French players, it’s to win Roland Garros. I will go for the dream.”
“I have tried to stay off social media while I have been playing.”
