The resurrection of Boisson? – Former Roland Garros semifinalist closes in on first hard-court title
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Lois Boisson is one win away from adding a hard-court title to the rapid resurgence that began in Adana this week. The Frenchwoman, who entered the WTA 125 event as a lucky loser, defeated qualifier Erika Andreeva 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 on Saturday to reach the second WTA 125 final of her career.
The victory was Boisson’s fourth in a row in Turkey and another important step in rebuilding her ranking after a difficult period. The 2025 Roland Garros semifinalist has already secured a return to the top 300, and another title would push her significantly higher before the end of the tournament.
Boisson will face fellow Frenchwoman Léolia Jeanjean in Sunday's final. A victory would give her a second WTA 125 title, following her triumph at Saint-Malo in 2024, while also marking the first title of her career on a hard court.
The turnaround is particularly notable given where Boisson stood only a few weeks ago. After reaching a career-high No. 34 earlier this season, she subsequently fell as low as No. 929 during a prolonged period away from competition. Adana has now provided an opportunity to reverse that slide.
From Roland Garros breakthrough to dramatic ranking fall
Boisson's breakthrough came at Roland Garros in 2025, when the Frenchwoman reached the semifinals and climbed rapidly into the world's top 70. She then added another major milestone by winning the Hamburg European Open on clay, a result that propelled her to a career-high No. 36.
She began 2026 at No. 34, the highest ranking of her career, but was unable to maintain that position during a season disrupted by injuries and a lengthy absence around the end of 2025 and start of 2026. Her ranking subsequently collapsed, eventually reaching No. 299 only weeks ago.
Her current run in Adana has already changed that trajectory. Regardless of Sunday's result, Boisson is guaranteed to gain around 20 places and will leave the tournament ranked approximately No. 254 in the live rankings, putting her back within touching distance of the world's top 250.
Lois Boisson — Adana 125 run
| Round | Opponent | Opp. ranking | Score |
| R32 | Lucia Bronzetti (ITA) | 132 | 6–1, 6–2 |
| R16 | Martyna Kubka (POL) | 173 | 6–3, 6–2 |
| Quarter-final | Anna Blinkova (FRA) | 89 | 6–0, 6–1 |
| Semi-final | Erika Andreeva (RUS) | 213 | 6–3, 4–6, 6–2 |
| Final | Léolia Jeanjean (FRA) | 109 | — |
Another title could accelerate Boisson's comeback
The potential reward is even greater if Boisson completes her run with the trophy. A second WTA 125 title would move her to around No. 230 in the rankings, giving her a significantly stronger position heading into the final months of the season.
The timing is also favourable from a ranking perspective. Boisson does not have points to defend for the next six months, with her next significant ranking obligations not arriving until April next year. That gives her an extended opportunity to build momentum without immediately facing the pressure of protecting results.
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Her path in Adana has already required resilience, with the Frenchwoman coming through qualifying as a lucky loser before winning four consecutive matches. Now, one more victory would complete a week that has taken her to the brink of another WTA 125 title.
There is little doubt about Boisson’s talent, but the question remains whether she has the physical capacity to consistently compete at the highest level. At just 23, that may be the most important step still ahead of her, although adding titles — even at WTA 125 level — is precisely what could help her climb back up the rankings quickly.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
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