Jessica Pegula’s Classy Response After Shock French Open 2025 Loss to World No. 361
Jessica Pegula, the world No. 3 and billionaire heiress, displayed her true character with a gracious response minutes after her stunning fourth-round defeat to French wildcard Lois Boisson, ranked No. 361, at the French Open 2025 on June 2. The 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 upset on Court Philippe-Chatrier, Boisson’s Grand Slam main draw debut, sent shockwaves through Roland Garros, per The Mirror US. Despite the loss, Pegula remained composed, praising Boisson’s performance and the vibrant Parisian crowd.
“I honestly don’t think I was that surprised by how she played. I felt like the match turned into exactly how she wanted to play, and that’s unfortunate for me,” Pegula said in her press conference, per Express.co.uk. She acknowledged Boisson’s improved serving and tactical shift, noting, “She made every drop shot in the second and third sets after missing them in the first.” Pegula also lauded the atmosphere, saying, “The crowd was really good—supportive but respectful. It definitely helped her pull through tough points,” per The Mirror US. Boisson, 22, became the first Frenchwoman to reach the quarter-finals since Caroline Garcia in 2017, per Le Figaro.
Despite her $13 million net worth and her family’s $7.6 billion fortune from owning the Buffalo Bills and Sabres, Pegula faced vitriolic online abuse post-match, which she exposed on Instagram, per @MSports_all on X. Yet, her sportsmanship shone through, deflecting criticism and focusing on Boisson’s merit. Pegula’s resilience, forged through injuries and a decade of perseverance before her 2024 US Open final run, underscores her character, as her mother Kim noted to ESPN: “She loves this sport and does it for herself”
