The 2025 French Open is delivering electric performances in the Women’s Singles draw, with rising stars and seasoned contenders showcasing their strength on the famous red clay of Roland Garros. The Round of 16 saw American powerhouses advance, a French underdog pull off a thrilling upset, and young talent continue to rise — much to the delight of global fans, including the Canadian tennis community.
🌟 Coco Gauff Powers into Quarterfinals
World No. 2 Coco Gauff showed her championship mettle with a straight-sets win over Ekaterina Alexandrova (20):
6-0, 7-5.
Gauff was in full control from the start, mixing fierce forehands with a rock-solid serve to dismantle her Russian opponent. The second set tested her, but the American held firm, proving why she’s a favourite to win it all.
🇫🇷 Boisson Stuns Pegula in Epic Comeback
In one of the round’s biggest shocks, France’s Léolia Jeanjean Boisson thrilled home fans by defeating the No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula in a dramatic three-set match:
3-6, 6-4, 6-4.
Pegula started strong, but Boisson’s resilience and aggressive baseline play turned the match around, making her a French hero overnight.
🚀 Andreeva Continues Her Dream Run
Teenage sensation Mirra Andreeva kept her incredible run alive with a stunning victory over Daria Kasatkina (17):
6-3, 7-5.
Playing with the poise of a veteran, Andreeva controlled the tempo and never let Kasatkina settle into her rhythm. Her footwork and court coverage were exceptional, drawing widespread praise.
🇺🇸 All-American Clash: Keys Edges Past Baptiste
In an all-American face-off, Madison Keys (7) defeated Hailey Baptiste in straight sets:
6-3, 7-5.
Keys brought her trademark power game and experience to the court, fending off a strong challenge from Baptiste, who played with grit but couldn’t match Keys’ consistent aggression.
From dominant wins to thrilling upsets, the Roland Garros Women’s Singles Round of 16 had it all. As the tournament heads into the quarterfinals, the spotlight shines on both rising stars and familiar names. For fans in Canada and beyond, the drama is far from over — stay tuned for more gripping action from the red clay of Paris!
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