Jessica Pegula’s Classy Response After Shock French Open Loss to World No. 361 Lois Boisson
Jessica Pegula, the world No. 4 and daughter of billionaire Terry Pegula, displayed her true character with a gracious response minutes after a stunning 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 defeat to French wildcard Lois Boisson, ranked No. 361, in the fourth round of the 2025 French Open on June 2, 2025. The upset, played on a raucous Court Philippe-Chatrier, marked Boisson’s debut in a Grand Slam main draw and made her the first Frenchwoman to reach the quarter-finals since Caroline Garcia in 2017. Despite the loss, Pegula showed no bitterness, praising Boisson’s performance in her post-match comments. “I honestly don’t think I was that surprised by how she played,” Pegula said, per *The Mirror US*. “I felt like the match turned into exactly how she wanted to play, and that’s unfortunate for me. I think I did a good job in the first set, but she definitely served better.”[](https://www.themirror.com/sport/tennis/jessica-pegula-french-open-boisson-1185752)
Pegula, a 2024 US Open finalist with a net worth of $13 million and an heiress to her family’s $7.6 billion fortune from Pegula Sports and Entertainment, faced a player who had never competed against a top-50 opponent before. Boisson, 22, capitalized on her wildcard entry, delivering fearless tennis to secure the biggest win of her career. Pegula’s sportsmanship stood out as she acknowledged Boisson’s tactical shift, noting the Frenchwoman’s improved serving and ability to dictate play, per *Express.co.uk*. Fans on X praised Pegula’s humility, with @TennisFan123 writing, “Class act from Pegula, no excuses, just respect for Boisson’s game.”
The loss ended Pegula’s hopes of a maiden Grand Slam title in Paris, where she reached the quarter-finals in 2022. Her 2025 season has been strong, with a WTA 250 title at the ATX Open and a Miami Open final, but this defeat to Boisson, who faces Mirra Andreeva next, was a setback. Pegula’s graciousness aligns with her reputation for defying stereotypes about her wealth, as seen in her generous act of offering private jet rides to rivals after her Austin win, per *Sportskeeda*. As she prepares for the grass season, Pegula’s dignity in defeat reinforces her standing as a respected figure in tennis.
