After a breakout run at Roland Garros, French 22-year-old Lois Boisson captured her first WTA title in Hamburg with a comeback win over Anna Bondar. Here’s why this rising star is one to watch.
From Roland Garros Breakout to Hamburg Champion
Lois Boisson’s meteoric rise in women’s tennis just got its first trophy.
The 22-year-old French player—who shocked the tennis world with a semi-final run at this year’s French Open—secured her first WTA title on Sunday at the Hamburg Open. Boisson battled past Hungary’s Anna Bondar 7-5, 6-3 in a dramatic clash of first-time finalists.
“This is the first time I’ve given a (winner’s) speech, so please bear with me,” Boisson said with a smile, before adding a heartfelt, “Danke” to the supportive German crowd.
Get used to seeing her with a mic in hand—this likely won’t be her last post-final speech.
The Match: All Heart, No Panic
Fifth-seeded Boisson didn’t exactly start hot—she trailed 0-4 in the opening set and was a break down in both sets. But her composure and clay-court savvy took over, as she flipped the momentum and closed out the win with confident baseline hitting and smart point construction.
Bondar, who was also seeking her first WTA singles crown, came out swinging but couldn’t hold off Boisson’s charge.
A Clay-Court Specialist in the Making?
If Boisson’s name is new to you, you’re not alone. Ranked 361st just last month, she entered Roland Garros as a wild card and somehow made it all the way to the semi-finals before falling to eventual champ Coco Gauff.
That fairytale French Open run earned her global attention—and now, this WTA 250 title in Hamburg proves it was no fluke.
Though she stumbled with a first-round qualifying loss at Wimbledon, Boisson looks at home on clay. And that comfort is clearly translating into results.
What’s Next for Boisson?
With this win, Boisson is projected to leap past her previous career-high ranking of No. 63 in the WTA rankings. While the exact number will update on Monday, she’s officially moved from underdog to serious presence on tour.
Whether she can carry this momentum onto hard courts this fall remains to be seen, but her rise is already one of the most exciting stories of the 2025 season.
Quick Highlights:
- Age: 22
- Nationality: France
- Current Surface Strength: Clay
- First Grand Slam Breakout: 2025 French Open semi-finalist (as a wild card, ranked 361st)
- First WTA Title: Hamburg Open (WTA 250), July 2025
- Notable Quote: “Danke” to the German crowd after her win
Final Word
Lois Boisson may have entered the spotlight as a surprise at Roland Garros, but she’s proving she belongs on tour with grit, poise, and a seriously dangerous clay-court game.
One thing’s for sure: the tennis world is watching now.
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