Debate Ignited by Controversial Call in French Open Quarterfinal Upset
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### Controversial Call Fuels Debate as Boisson Upsets Andreeva in French Open Quarters
In a highly charged quarterfinal at the 2025 French Open, French wild card Loïs Boisson continued her astounding journey by ousting sixth seed Mirra Andreeva in straight sets. The match was filled with tense moments and ended notably due to a controversial line call that has since sparked significant debate.
Boisson clinched the opening set in a nail-biting tiebreak, winning 7-6(6). The French crowd was vocally supportive of their local favorite, which added pressure on the 18-year-old Russian player. Ultimately, an incident in the second set became the focal point of the match’s discussion. When the score was tied at 3-3 (30-0), Boisson paused the game, arguing that Andreeva's shot had landed out. Inspection by the chair umpire confirmed this, ruling the ball out after Boisson had halted play.
Rennae Stubbs, a notable figure in women's doubles, vocally criticized this judgment. Stubbs argued that the ball had actually landed inside and believed Andreeva was unfairly penalized. She insisted on social media that electronic line calling must be introduced to prevent such errors. "3-3 0-30 Andreeva got screwed. U clearly see the ball push the clay off the line," Stubbs wrote, adding that Andreeva had pointed out the clay's displacement but to no avail.
Despite leading 3-0 early in the second set, Andreeva struggled with the adversity in the latter half, ultimately losing the set 6-3. Her frustrations peaked as the crowd's jeers intensified. At one point, she hit a ball into the stands, which earned her a code violation for ball abuse. This further compounded her difficulties as Boisson surged forward.
The 22-year-old Boisson’s victory makes her the first woman wild card to advance to the French Open semifinals in the Open era. She will now face Coco Gauff from the USA in what promises to be an exciting semifinal clash. As for the call for electronic line calling, the incident has ignited a debate on whether Roland Garros should modernize its officiating technology to avoid such contentious outcomes in future tournaments.