Roland-Garros 2026: Loïs Boisson's comeback after long injury ends in early exit
Loïs Boisson's return to Roland-Garros ended in disappointment as she lost in the first round. The 23-year-old was defeated in straight sets by Anna Kalinskaya, marking a challenging comeback after a long injury layoff. Boisson's ranking is expected to drop significantly following this early exit.
- ▪Loïs Boisson lost to Anna Kalinskaya in the first round of Roland-Garros.
- ▪She had only resumed competition a few weeks prior after a seven-month injury hiatus.
- ▪Boisson is likely to drop from World No. 43 to around 160th place after this defeat.
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Loïs Boisson during her match against Russia's Anna Kalinskaya in the first round of Roland-Garros, May 26, 2026. THIBAULT CAMUS / AP PHOTO/THIBAULT CAMUS Loïs Boisson's much-anticipated return to Roland-Garros on Tuesday, May 26, fell flat. The 23-year-old pro tennis player from Dijon was outplayed in straight sets (2-6, 2-6) in the first round of the French Open by Russia's Anna Kalinskaya, 27, ranked World No. 24 in singles. The result came as little surprise given that Boisson, a breakout star at the 2025 tournament – where she reached the semi-finals against all expectations, defeating three seeded players – had only resumed competition a few weeks prior. A series of injuries had kept her off the courts for seven months.
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