🎾 WTA French Open - Round of 16
Jessica Pegula vs Lois Boisson
🧠 Form & Context
Jessica Pegula
⛅ Finding rhythm: Into the R16 after a tough clay swing; three wins in Paris mark her best non-U.S. Slam stretch since January.
🧠 Mental resilience: Came from a set down to beat Marketa Vondrousova in R3—her first three-setter this fortnight.
📊 Slam performer: 7–1 record in Slam R16s, and seven career QFs highlight her reliability.
🎾 Paris history: Quarterfinalist in 2022 and unbeaten vs players outside the top 100 (9–0 in Slams).
Lois Boisson
🌟 Breakout moment: In her Slam debut, reached the R16 with gritty three-set wins over Mertens and Jacquemot.
🚑 Comeback kid: Returned from an ACL tear in 2024 and won W75 Saint-Gaudens pre-RG.
📈 Momentum surge: Four clay titles in 2023 and a recent WTA main draw debut win set the tone.
🇫🇷 Crowd energy: French support could lift her even further in this dream home run.
🔍 Match Breakdown
This matchup pits Pegula’s tactical maturity and Slam composure against Boisson’s fearless, attacking play. Pegula is excellent at managing tempo and will look to target Boisson’s second serve while dominating from the backhand corner. Her ability to extend rallies and remain calm under pressure will test the 21-year-old’s limits.
Boisson, energized by the home crowd, plays free-flowing tennis with creative variety. She’ll need to take risks and keep points short to avoid getting pulled into Pegula’s rhythm. The first few service games will be crucial for the underdog to build confidence.
🔮 Prediction & Bet Tip
Prediction: Pegula in 2 sets
Suggested Bet: Pegula -4.5 games or Under 20.5 total games – Pegula’s ability to close cleanly and Boisson’s lack of top-10 exposure may shorten this contest.
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