Ankle Injury Mars US Open Preparation in Philadelphia
Competing at the Philadelphia WTA 125 event on Monday night, Boisson faced American player Capucine Jauffret in the opening round. During the first set, the French competitor experienced an ankle twist that compromised her movement.
Recent Hard-Court Form and Rankings Context
The retirement arrives during a critical stretch of hard-court competition for Boisson. Currently sitting at No. 236 in the WTA singles rankings, the 23-year-old had recently found positive momentum across two prominent North American WTA 1000 tournaments. In Toronto, she secured her first main-draw singles victory at that level, a form she carried forward approximately ten days later at Cincinnati.
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At the Cincinnati tournament, Boisson recorded victories against American competitor Ashlyn Krueger and Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic, who was forced to retire from their encounter. Boisson ultimately advanced to the round of 32, where she pushed compatriot Diane Parry before bowing out in a tight three-set battle, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, after holding an initial one-set advantage and multiple opportunities.
US Open Main Draw Outlook
Despite the sudden physical scare in Philadelphia, tournament entry lists confirm that Boisson remains featured in the women’s singles main draw for the upcoming US Open, which gets underway this Sunday in New York.
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