LONDON — French Open surprise semifinalist Loïs Boisson has lost in the first round of qualifying for Wimbledon.
The 22-year-old Boisson was beaten 6-2, 6-7 (1), 6-4 by No. 197-ranked Carson Branstine of Canada in a rare match for the French player on grass at the Roehampton qualifying venue.
Boisson soared from No. 361 to No. 65 after her deep run at Roland-Garros in her Grand Slam main draw singles debut, and was top-seeded in the Wimbledon qualifying draw.
Being denied a wild card into the Wimbledon main draw provoked criticism in France of tournament organizers in London.
Boisson beat top-10 players Jessica Pegula and Mirra Andreeva at the French Open before losing to eventual champion Coco Gauff.
