US Open: Loïs Boisson smashes racket as Emma Navarro celebrates victory
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- Emma Navarro defeated France’s Loïs Boisson 6-7, 7-6, 6-3 in the first round of the US Open.
- Boisson struck her racket against the court after greeting Navarro and the chair umpire.
- The match had resumed after rain interrupted play on Sunday, and Navarro’s celebration contrasted with Boisson’s visible frustration.
Loïs Boisson’s US Open campaign ended with a burst of frustration caught on camera as Emma Navarro celebrated on the same court.
The French player lost to the American 6-7, 7-6, 6-3 in the first round on Monday. After shaking hands with Navarro at the net and greeting the chair umpire, Boisson hit her racket against the ground.
Television cameras and photographers captured the contrasting scenes: Navarro celebrating her victory while Boisson struggled to contain her disappointment. The match had been interrupted by rain on Sunday, and Boisson had recovered from a difficult position in the second set before ultimately falling short.
Despite the defeat, Boisson competed closely against Navarro, the world No. 27. Her tournament in New York ended with the unusual image of the broken racket.
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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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