Lois Boisson Claims First WTA Title in Hamburg With Gritty Win Over Anna Bondar

French Tennis Star Lois Boisson Lifts First Career WTA Trophy in Hamburg

Lois Boisson, France’s top-ranked female tennis player, secured her first-ever WTA title on Sunday with a straight-sets triumph over Hungary’s Anna Bondar at the Hamburg European Open. The 22-year-old delivered a strong comeback performance to win 7-5, 6-3 on the clay courts of Germany.

This marks France’s first WTA singles title since Caroline Garcia won the WTA Finals in November 2022. For Boisson, the Hamburg win is not just a personal milestone but a continuation of her remarkable rise in 2025.

From Roland Garros Breakout to Hamburg Champion

Boisson made global headlines last month with a stunning run to the semi-finals at Roland Garros as a wildcard entry ranked 361 in the world. Now ranked 63rd, and poised to break into the top 50, Boisson is proving her clay-court prowess is no fluke.

In the final, the fifth seed overcame a shaky start, rallying from 5-2 down in the opening set. Bondar, who had double-broken early and served for the set, was unable to capitalize, and Boisson stormed back by winning five consecutive games.

Grit and Composure Lead to Victory

In the second set, Bondar again broke early but Boisson responded with finesse, producing a dropshot winner to level at 3-3. She later broke again for a 5-3 lead and held her nerve to close out the match, staving off a break point in the final game.

Boisson’s victory ends a nearly three-year drought for French women in WTA tournaments and cements her as one of the breakout stars of the 2025 season.