French Open Wild Cards: Roland Garros Day 7 Preview

French Open Wild Cards in Focus

The excitement at Roland Garros intensifies as two 22-year-old French Open wild cards aim to secure a rare second-week spot. Lois Boisson and Elsa Jacquemot, both brimming with potential, are ready to make their mark at the French Open. Meanwhile, top players such as Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, and Madison Keys are also poised for action in a fiercely competitive bottom half of the draw. 🎾

Swiatek’s Dominance on Clay

Most importantly, the French Open wild cards are creating waves as three of them advanced past the first round, capturing national attention. Against all odds, Lois Boisson and Elsa Jacquemot have progressed further, hoping to continue their journey.

Lois Boisson’s Journey

Lois Boisson, ranked No. 361, recently defeated Anhelina Kalinina 6-1, 6-2. Born in Dijon, Boisson made her WTA debut in Lyon in 2021. Last year, she claimed her first WTA 125 title in Saint-Malo, propelling her into the Top 200. Although a knee injury cut short her previous French Open appearance, her comeback this year is marked by defeating No. 24 seed Elise Mertens in the opening round. Learn more about Boisson’s French Open journey.

Elsa Jacquemot’s Tennis Career

Elsa Jacquemot, ranked No. 138, recently overcame Alycia Parks with a 6-2, 6-7(4), 6-1 victory. Starting tennis at the tender age of three, Jacquemot became the Roland Garros junior champion in 2020. Her Grand Slam debut in Paris three years ago paved the way for reaching the Round of 16 in WTA events in Merida and Prague. Jacquemot expressed her excitement about playing in her home country and the prospect of a French player advancing further. Discover more about Jacquemot’s tennis career.

Must-See Matches at Roland Garros

Coco Gauff Match Analysis

Coco Gauff faces Marie Bouzkova in a thrilling matchup. Head-to-head, it’s 2-0 in favor of Bouzkova. Despite Gauff’s consistent clay performance, Bouzkova has dominated their previous encounters. Gauff’s serve was inconsistent in her recent win over Tereza Valentova, which she will need to improve for this face-off. Bouzkova, on the other hand, enters the match following a solid win over Sonay Kartal. For a detailed match analysis, see more here.

Other Exciting Matches

• Jessica Pegula vs. Marketa Vondrousova: Head-to-head stands at 1-0 in favor of Vondrousova. Despite recent injuries, Vondrousova has secured two wins, including a victory over No. 25 seed Magdalena Frech. Pegula, having defeated Ann Li in her last match, acknowledges the challenge of facing a left-handed opponent like Vondrousova on clay.
• Mirra Andreeva vs. Yulia Putintseva: Their first meeting promises excitement. Putintseva thrives at Roland Garros, while Andreeva, a semifinalist last year, will face a tough challenge.
• Madison Keys vs. Sofia Kenin: Keys leads 3-1 head-to-head. With nine consecutive Grand Slam wins this year, Keys is in strong form. Kenin, a former finalist at Roland Garros, recently showed impressive form against Victoria Azarenka.
• Paula Badosa vs. Daria Kasatkina: Their head-to-head stands at 3-3. Badosa battled through illness to reach the third round, while Kasatkina, a semifinalist last year, secured a win over French wild card Leolia Jeanjean.

Besides that, other notable matches include Ekaterina Alexandrova vs. Veronika Kudermetova and Hailey Baptiste vs. Jessica Bouzas Maneiro. This day at Roland Garros promises exciting matchups and potential breakthroughs for several players. With French Open wild cards continuing their inspiring runs, the tournament holds immense promise for thrilling tennis action. 🏆