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Summary

  • Second seed Coco Gauff wins 6-1 6-2 against French wildcard Lois Boisson to reach French Open final

  • Boisson's memorable run ends after she began tournament as world number 361

  • Gauff will play Aryna Sabalenka, who defeated Iga Swiatek in three sets to reach Saturday's final

  • Gauff and Sabalenka both bidding for first Paris title

  • Swiatek was three-time defending champion at Roland Garros

Live Reporting

Jess Anderson, Harry Poole, Emma Smith and Millie Sian

  1. See you tomorrow!

    That's all from us!

    We'll see you tomorrow for the men's semi-finals.

    Au revoir!

  2. Men's semi-finals on Friday

    Tomorrow, it's the turn of the men.

    We'll find out who will be contesting Sunday's men's singles final at Roland Garros - and almost all of the big names in men's tennis are still standing.

    Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz takes on eighth seed Lorenzo Musetti in the first semi-final at 13:30 BST.

    Then from about 18:00 BST, world number one Jannik Sinner will play 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic.

    Jannik SinnerGetty Images

  3. Your French Open women's singles final line-up...

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    Coco GauffGetty Images

  4. Aryna Sabalenka is hunting a maiden title at Roland Garros and a fourth Grand Slam title overall.

    She has two Australian and one US Open titles under her belt.

    For Coco Gauff, she's pursuing a first title since the 2023 US Open title, her one and only Grand Slam win.

    She did reach the final at Roland Garros in 2022 but lost out to Iga Swiatek.

  5. 'I'm just really proud of myself'

    Boisson 1-6 2-6 Gauff

    Speaking about the experience she has gained since her first French Open final three years ago, Coco Gauff said: "The experience will definitely help me. I was super nervous going into that final. Obviously I'm playing Aryna [Sabalenka] this time, so it is going to be a tough match.

    "Overall, I think I'm just really proud of myself. There's still a lot more work to do but I'm just going to enjoy this one and then tomorrow I will start my preparation for the final."

  6. 'I know you guys wanted her to win, but I wanted to win as well'

    Boisson 1-6 2-6 Gauff

    World number two Coco Gauff speaking on court after sealing a spot in her second French Open final: "It's always the plan to try to start strong, but I knew it was important today.

    "Lois [Boisson] is obviously an incredible player. In this tournament, she has definitely proven she's one of the best players in the world, especially on clay. I'm sure we will have many battles in the future, hopefully here.

    "I know you guys wanted her to win, but I wanted to win as well. But congratulations to her for an incredible tournament. Today just happened to be my day."

    On dealing with the atmosphere on Court Philippe-Chatrier: "This is my first time playing a French player here in this tournament, that I can . How I managed it? I mean I was mentally prepared before the match. I knew during the match it was going to be 99% for her but I just tried to block it out.

    "Actually, when you guys were chanting her name I was saying my name to myself - just to kind of psych myself up. You have to do that.

    "I know you guys would usually root for me if I wasn't playing someone French, so I love you guys too."

  7. French fairy-tale comes to an end

    Boisson 1-6 2-6 Gauff

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    The French fairy-tale comes to an end for Lois Boisson.

    But what a fortnight she has had. Arriving ranked 361 in the world and leaving as a top-100 player and the French number one.

    Today was just a match too far for the Frenchwoman against Coco Gauff, who was in supreme form.

    It has also been a fruitful week for Boisson.

    Prior to beginning her campaign at the French Open, she had won 130,000 euros (£109,492) in career prize money, but her run to the semi-finals has already secured her 690,000 euros (£581,152).

    And it has secured her as a household name in .

  8. Boisson 1-6 2-6 Gauff

    A comprehensive victory for Gauff.

    That final should be an absolute cracker.

  9. 'Gauff composed herself beautifully'

    Boisson 1-6 2-6 Gauff

    Greg Rusedski
    Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds

    There is no question about it, Coco Gauff was impressive today.

    That opening set was by far the best she has played in this tournament. She had a little hiccup in that second set but she composed herself beautifully.

    She played some really smart tennis and it came through for her second French Open final.

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  10. Boisson 1-6 2-6 Gauff

    Coco Gauff says that when the crowd chanted "Lois! Lois!" she was chanting "Coco! Coco!" in her own head.

    What a way to deal with it, love that. Mental resilience from the 21-year-old.

  11. Boisson 1-6 2-6 Gauff

    Coco Gauff sticks the leather jacket on and steps up to speak to the crowd inside Court Philippe Chatrier.

    Lois Boisson left the court to a huge ovation.

  12. game, set and match

    Game, set and match - Gauff

    Boisson 1-6 2-6 Gauff

    Coco Gauff books her place in a second French Open final as Lois Boisson's forehand goes out!

    Second seed Gauff will face Aryna Sabalenka for the title on Saturday.

    Coco Gauff celebrates after winning her women's singles semi-finalGetty Images

  13. 'Boisson is just so frustrated and disappointed'

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    Greg Rusedski
    Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds

    Lois Boisson had the towel over her head and she was just hitting her head with her knuckle.

    She is just so frustrated and disappointed. She is giving 100% but her body and mind have just given up.

    She should just try to stay positive and proud of what she has accomplished.

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  14. Gauff match points

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    A wild shot from Boisson drops well wide and here we go.

    Gauff has two match points.

  15. *Boisson 1-6 2-5 Gauff

    Boisson does all the hard work but pings her forehand wide then dumps her backhand into the net for 15-30.

  16. *Boisson 1-6 2-5 Gauff

    The crowd inside Court Philippe Chatrier make some noise as Boisson steps up to the baseline to serve.

    One last crack at it.

  17. *Boisson 1-6 2-5 Gauff

    It's been a dream run to this point for Boisson. But it will surely soon be over.

    She's well and truly announced herself here, though. What a run it has been.

  18. Gauff holds to love

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    A no-nonsense hold to love from Gauff.

    She's one game away from a place in the final against Aryna Sabalenka.

    Coco Gauff plays a backhand returnGetty Images

  19. 'This fairytale run is coming to an end pretty soon'

    Boisson 1-6 2-4 Gauff*

    Greg Rusedski
    Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds

    I think it is a physical and mental battle for Lois Boisson right now.

    I'm sorry to say it but I think this fairytale run is coming to an end pretty soon...

  20. Gauff breaks

    Boisson 1-6 2-4 Gauff*

    Boisson overcooks the backhand and Gauff is back in front with that break advantage.

    Can she hold serve here to put herself in touching distance of the final?

    Coco Gauff looks onGetty Images