Match Recap

Emma Navarro advanced to the second round of the US Open with a hard-fought 7-6(6), 6-7(1), 6-3 victory over Lois Boisson on Monday. The first-round match was suspended by rain on Sunday with Navarro leading 7-6(6), 4-2, and resumed the following day.

Navarro edged the first-set tiebreak 8-6, but Boisson responded by taking the second-set tiebreak 7-1 to level the match. The Frenchwoman then broke early in the deciding set, only for Navarro to break back and close out the match 6-3.

The Incident

After the handshake, Boisson's frustration spilled over as she smashed a spare racket in the background while Navarro celebrated with the crowd. The incident was captured on camera and quickly spread on social media.

Navarro's Perspective

"I'm just proud of my toughness," Navarro said after the match. "It's not easy being that close and losing a tough set."

Recent Form

Navarro entered the US Open having won just two matches during the summer hard-court swing. She defeated Sofia Kenin in the first round of the Citi Open before losing to Elisabetta Cocciaretto. She then suffered a first-round defeat to Alina Korneava at the National Bank Open but bounced back with a win over Anhelina Kalinina at the Cincinnati Masters before falling to Jessica Pegula in the second round there.

Boisson's Season

Boisson's frustration also reflected a difficult season. She had reached the semifinals of the French Open in 2025 as a wild card, defeating Jessica Pegula and Mirra Andreeva along the wayainer. That run lifted her ranking, but she had since slipped to No. 236 in the world by the time of the US Open.