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PARIS — The last time Lois Boisson talked about getting a big sponsor it was a joke, but now France’s new tennis hope might actually land one.In April, Boisson made headlines off the court when Britain’s Harriet Dart complained about her body odor during a match.The 20-year-old responded with humor, posting a photoshopped image of herself mid-serve holding a deodorant can and tagging Dove for a "much-needed collab."Fast forward to Monday and Boisson is not just making memes, she’s making history.The world No. 361 stunned third seed Jessica Pegula in front of a roaring home crowd at Roland Garros to book a place in the quarterfinals and secure at least $500,000 in prize money."It’s already a big achievement to be in the quarters," Boisson said, still remarkably grounded in her post-match press conference."My ranking will open doors to bigger tournaments, and that’s what will change my life."It marked only her second appearance on Court Philippe Chatrier – the first was a single training session four years ago during qualifying.This time, though, she has looked perfectly at home in her first participation in the main draw of a Grand Slam."When I came in, I didn’t feel any more pressure than usual. The more matches I play here, the better I feel," she said.Boisson had won in three sets against compatriot Elsa Jacquemot in the third round to set up her clash with Pegula."Of course, the last two matches were tense. I made a few mistakes because of the pressure, but in the end, it worked out – and that’s what counts," she added.Boisson will next face sixth-seeded Russian Mirra Andreeva in what promises to be another electric showdown on the clay.
