Loïs Boisson's Wimbledon Setback After French Open High
Loïs Boisson, who reached the semifinals at the French Open, faced a setback by losing in the first round of Wimbledon qualifying to Canada's Carson Branstine. Boisson rose sharply in rankings following her impressive Grand Slam debut. Criticism arose over her lack of a wild card for Wimbledon.
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Loïs Boisson, the breakout French Open semifinalist, faced an early challenge at Wimbledon, exiting in the first round of qualifying.
The 22-year-old French player, who climbed from No. 361 to No. 65 in the rankings after her standout Roland-Garros performance, was narrowly defeated by Canada's Carson Branstine at the Roehampton venue.
Boisson, top-seeded in the qualifying draw, did not receive a wild card entry into Wimbledon, sparking criticism in France towards the London tournament organizers after her impressive French Open run.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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