39 h. ago Consistent Coco Gauff takes sunny outlook into French Open final with Sabalenka

American starts as underdog but winning a second major would underline the 21-year-old’s precocious talentCoco Gauff was only 18 when she navigated a path to a grand slam final for the first time. After her breakthrough in the preceding years, and the intense hype and scrutiny that accompanied her as she tried to build her career, Gauff’s run to the 2022 French Open final proved to herself and the world that she was ready to live up to those expectations.Although she did not win the title, her experience at Roland Garros then was an essential lesson that has guided her over the past few years. In the buildup to that final against Iga Swiatek, she struggled badly with her nerves and her intense fear of failure. “At first I thought it would be the end of the world if I lost, and the sun still rose the next day,” said Gauff after beating Loïs Boisson in their semi-final on Thursday. “So knowing, regardless of the result, the sun will still rise. Especially being in a city like Paris, I...

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41 h. ago People reaching State Pension age this year can no longer claim these benefits

Some people may not be aware of the benefits that can no longer be claimed after reaching retirement age.

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59 h. ago Coco Gauff reaches French Open final after halting Lois Boisson's incredible run

The world number two will have a second chance for French Open glory this weekend

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60 h. ago French Open: Coco Gauff beats Loïs Boisson to set up a 1 vs. 2 final against Aryna Sabalenka

Coco Gauff has reached her second final at Roland-Garros by beating Loïs Boisson 6-1, 6-2 to end the surprising, upset-filled run by a French wild-card entry who is ranked No. 361

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60 h. ago Lois Boisson v Coco Gauff live: Scores and result from French Open semi

Coco Gauff will take on Aryna Sabalenka in the French Open final after defeating Lois Boisson 6-1 6-2

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61 h. ago Lois Boisson v Coco Gauff live: Scores and updates from French Open semi

Boisson is aiming to become the first Frenchwoman to reach the Roland Garros final since Mary Pierce 20 years ago

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61 h. ago Aryna Sabalenka ends Iga Swiatek’s reign with merciless destruction of French Open champion

The World No 1 defeated the three-time defending champion 7-6 4-6 6-0 and will play either Coco Gauff or Lois Boisson in the final

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62 h. ago Iga Swiatek v Aryna Sabalenka live: Result and score from French Open semi

Swiatek v Sabalenka takes place before Lois Boisson aims to continue her include run against Coco Gauff

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63 h. ago Iga Swiatek v Aryna Sabalenka live: Latest tennis score as blockbuster French Open semi

Swiatek v Sabalenka takes place before Lois Boisson aims to continue her include run against Coco Gauff

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68 h. ago Iga Swiatek v Aryna Sabalenka live: Scores and updates from blockbuster French Open semi

Swiatek v Sabalenka takes place before Lois Boisson aims to continue her include run against Coco Gauff

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3 d. ago French Open star Lois Boisson told she ‘smells really bad’ by Britain’s Harriet Dart

Harriet Dart apologised after she complained about Boisson’s smell mid-match and said she needs to ‘wear deodorant’

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3 d. ago French wildcard Lois Boisson makes history at Roland Garros with semi

The 22-year-old, ranked 361 in the world, will face second seed Coco Gauff in the French Open semi-final.

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3 d. ago French Open wildcard Lois Boisson makes bold title claim after reaching semi

The World No 361 is not satisfied with reaching the semi-finals and is dreaming of winning the title in Paris

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3 d. ago Shocking moment Mirra Andreeva smacks the ball into the crowd in frustration and leaves the court in tears in French Open meltdown after surprise defeat to World No361 Lois Boisson

The number-six seed was one of the tournament contenders and although her opponent had enjoyed a dazzling run, few could have imagined any impediment to Andreeva's spot in the semi-final.

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3 d. ago Tennis star Lois Boisson told she 'smells really bad' before stunning French Open

Lois Boisson was ranked 361st in the world ahead of the tournament but a fairytale run has seen her soar up the rankings

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3 d. ago Wildcard Boisson drinks in French Open fairytale run after reaching semis

Home player delights crowd with 7-6 (6), 6-3 victoryAndreeva punished for striking ball into the standsIt took less than a minute for the shenanigans on a crammed Court Philippe-Chatrier to begin. While Loïs Boisson and Mirra Andreeva feathered their first forehands of the pre-match warmup, the French crowd cleared their throats with a forceful rendition of La Marseillaise. The message was clear: no matter how the match unfolded, they would be there with her until the end.All 15,000 of them were there to witness and encourage the extension of one of the most unexpected breakthrough runs in the history of tennis. Boisson, a French wildcard ranked No 361 and competing in her first French Open, continued her incredible journey through the draw by toppling the sixth seed Andreeva 7-6 (6), 6-3 to reach the semi-finals. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago World No 361 Lois Boisson stuns Mirra Andreeva to reach French Open semi

The World No 361 delighted the home fans at a packed Court Philippe-Chatrier to set up a semi-final with Coco Gauff

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3 d. ago Coco Gauff v Madison Keys: Australian Open champion Keys wins tiebreak to seal nervy first set in French Open quarter

Mirra Andreeva takes on home favourite Lois Boisson in the second quarter-final today

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3 d. ago Coco Gauff v Madison Keys: Pair trade breaks in nervy start to French Open quarter

Mirra Andreeva takes on home favourite Lois Boisson in the second quarter-final today

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3 d. ago Coco Gauff v Madison Keys: Scores and updates from French Open quarter

Mirra Andreeva takes on home favourite Lois Boisson in the second quarter-final today

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