Jessica Pegula Advances to Fourth Round at Roland Garros
American tennis player Jessica Pegula, the third seed at Roland Garros, secured her place in the fourth round of the prestigious tournament on Saturday by defeating Czech opponent Marketa Vondrousova with a score of 3-6, 6-4, 6-2. This victory propels Pegula, who was the runner-up at the US Open last year, into a matchup against France’s Lois Boisson, an unseeded player ranked 361st globally and currently the only remaining French competitor in the tournament.
Boisson’s Remarkable Journey
Boisson, who recently overwhelmed her compatriot Elsa Jacquemot, ranked 138th, with a final score of 6-3, 0-6, 7-5, demonstrated resilience amid adversity, requiring leg treatment between sets due to discomfort.
The 22-year-old Boisson’s advancement marks a significant achievement, as the last wildcard recipient from France to reach the last 16 was Pauline Parmentier in 2014.
Pegula’s Aspirations and Insights
Meanwhile, Pegula is eager to improve upon her previous best performance at Roland Garros, which saw her reach the quarter-finals three years ago. After missing out on the 2024 French Open due to an injury, Pegula finds renewed motivation from her recent clay-court victory in Charleston.
“It was really tough today,” Pegula remarked about her match against Vondrousova, a former Wimbledon champion and 2019 French Open finalist. She noted the intense humidity, which added to the match’s challenge.
Although she struggled in the first set without securing a break point, Pegula turned the tide, breaking Vondrousova three consecutive times in the second set to force a deciding third set, where she capitalized on a Vondrousova double-fault to lead convincingly.
Looking Ahead
As she prepares for her match against Boisson, Pegula anticipates a lively atmosphere, stating,
“Obviously, I’m going to have some crazy support… I think it will be fun. It will be cool to be a part of that.”
This match promises to be exciting, as Pegula faces a spirited opponent with home-court backing in France.
