Hours after Mirra Andreeva drama, Coco Gauff explains what she'd try to avoid in front of French Open crowd vs Lois Boisson

Coco Gauff shared her thoughts on the French Open crowd ahead of taking on Lois Boisson in her upcoming semifinal clash at the tournament. The Paris crowd is notorious for its loudness and in-your-face behavior, to which Mirra Andreeva fell prey in her quarterfinal match against Boisson.

Agitated by the crowd's behavior, Andreeva angrily hammered a ball into the stands during the match and was issued a code violation along with a warning from the umpire. She was also booed by the spectators, to which she screamed "shut up."

Gauff, who knocked out Madison Keys from the tournament with a gritty performance, took note of this incident and highlighted the things she would try to avoid when she faces the 'hometown hero' Boisson in her next match.

At the post-match press conference, Gauff explained her approach and said:

"There’s two ways I’ve done it in the past. Either A.) Pretend they’re cheering for you… or B.) Just using it and not letting that get to you. I’ve been in crowds where they’re 99% for me. So I don’t have an issue with it."

She elaborated on how she will be preparing mentally for the challenge.

"I hope everyone will be respectful. If not, it’s cool. It makes sports exciting. I can’t get irritated that someone is rooting for their hometown hero, because I would do the same. It’s just something I’ll mentally prepare for, expect, and be ready for,” Coco Gauff added.

She further said she is used to not getting favored by the crowd, bringing to light her past few clashes.

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Coco Gauff on past experiences of playing home favorites

Coco Gauff at the 2025 French Open - Image Source: Getty

Coco Gauff ousted 2025 Australian Open champion Madison Keys 6-7(6), 6-4, 6-1 and secured a spot in the final four at Roland Garros for the second consecutive year. Standing between her and the final is breakout star Lois Boisson, who entered the tournament as a wildcard and has stunned everyone to reach her maiden Grand Slam semifinal.

When asked about how the crowd would react during her match, Gauff said she is quite used to playing against home favorites.

"I've played Jasmine and Sara in Rome. I've played Caroline and Kristina here. So I have some experience playing, like, against a crowd that maybe is not rooting for you. It's something I'm looking forward to if it were to happen," she said after her match.

Coco Gauff will face Boisson on June 5.