And here’s Tumaini’s take on today’s action.A bientot!C’est tout! Many thanks for your company today, Daniel will be back tomorrow with coverage of Jannik Sinner v Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz v Lorenzo Musetti.That was a business-like performance from Gauff, who silenced any doubts after her unconvincing quarter-final win over Madison Keys, and well and truly silenced the crowd with the calmest and most mature performance you could see from a 21-year-old playing against 15,000 fans.She didn’t give them – or Boisson – anything to get into.I hope the disappointment doesn’t last too long for Boisson.

It’s still been a life-changing run for her.Everyone knows her name.And now she’s up to about 60 in the world rankings we’ll be seeing much more of her at the top tournaments.So Gauff’s got a Saturday date with Sabalenka.Both will be going for their first French Open title.

Both will be high on confidence after their semi-final displays today.And both would be a more than worthy Roland Garros winner.It’s a repeat of the 2023 US Open final, which Gauff won in three sets, though Sabalenka did get the better of Gauff on the clay in the Madrid final last month.Coco with an absolutely amazing performance 👏#RolandGarros pic.twitter.

com/n41VkGIIdXEven though she’s still sweating, Gauff’s put her leather jacket on for the on-court interview.She’s Serena-like in her fight; she’s Serena-like in her style.I knew it was important today to start strong.She’s a great player, I’m sure we’ll have many more battles in the future, especially on clay.I know you guys wanted her to win, but I wanted to win as well.

This is the first time I can remember playing a French player at this tournament, except for maybe the Covid year.I knew it would be 99% for her but I tried to block it out.When you guys were chanting her name I was pretending it was mine.I was super nervous going into that [2022] final.It’s going to be tough against Aryna.

But overall I’m really proud of myself [for getting this far].Tomorrow I’ll start the preparation for the final.The crowd attempt to rouse their player for most likely one final time.It works as Boisson magics up a drop shot on the opening point, but a 30th unforced error of the day from her and it’s 15-all, then 15-30.Boisson’s backhand balloons long and it’s 15-40, two match points.

Gauff hammers Boisson’s backhand, Boisson defends doggedly, but then prods a forehand long! Gauff is into her second French Open final, three years after her first, having ended Boisson’s home run! It was a match too far for Boisson, who departs to a standing ovation and with her head in her hands,Second set: Boisson* 1-6, 2-5 Gauff (*denotes next server)Big gains for Gauff in this game, as she sprints through without losing a point,She’s a game away from the final, and the clock looks as if it’s about to strike midnight on Boisson’s fairytale run,But with overnight fame, several records and a pay cheque of nearly £600,000 for reaching the semi-finals, it’s still been quite some ride for the 22-year-old,Gauff breaks: Boisson 1-6, 2-4 Gauff* (*denotes next server)A lengthy exchange on the first point, 20 shots to be exact, and Gauff comes out on top.

0-30.0-40, when Gauff’s cross-court backhand clips the line.Even though Boisson broke back in the previous game, it has to said that Boisson looks somewhat resigned to her fate.And the Frenchwoman waves the white flag with a backhand error.Boisson breaks: *Boisson 1-6, 2-3 Gauff (*denotes next server)A double fault from Gauff, her second of the match, allows Boisson a little hope at 0-30.

And the hope becomes a glaring opportunity for Boisson at 30-40.Boisson is hitting deep – if she’s going down here, she’s going to regrette rien – and Gauff goes long! Boisson has her first break! And while she’s still behind in this set, she’s given herself and the spectators something to celebrate.Gauff breaks: Boisson 1-6, 1-3 Gauff* (*denotes next server)Gauff is such a superb athlete that Boisson is having to work so, so hard to hit through the world No 2, but the world No 361 manages it to get to 30-15 on serve.A meandering rally at 30-all, but then Boisson draws Gauff in with a drop shot and Gauff gobbles it up.30-40, and Gauff’s got a look on a second serve.

Gauff returns aggressively, Boisson blinks, and there’s the break.Second set: Boisson* 1-6, 1-2 Gauff (*denotes next server)A captivating 23-shot rally opens the game, complete with mis-hits, close calls, oohs, aaahs, gasps and even a cheer for Gauff when the American finally prevails.Though Hawk-Eye shows one of Gauff’s shots was indeed out! But because it’s not officially used in matches, the point is Gauff’s.In some ways it’s admirable that the French Open is holding on to tradition, relying on the line judges and umpire rather than adopting the technology, but there have been so many incorrect calls this fortnight.Anyway … 15-0 becomes 15-30.

A break for Boisson here would really give Gauff something to think about.Boisson, however, looking physically jaded after her back-to-back wins over Pegula and Andreeva, nets for 30-all.But Gauff nets for 30-40! Boisson can’t capitalise on the break point.A 19th unforced error from Boisson’s racket gives Gauff advantage.And Gauff holds when Boisson’s wild forehand almost hits the backboard.

Second set: Boisson 1-6, 1-1 Gauff* (*denotes next server)Boisson has the word “resilience” tattooed on her arm and maybe she catches a glimpse of it, because a well-constructed point helps her to 30-0 on her serve.Which becomes quarante-zero when Gauff nets a return.Boisson gets the love hold when her shot clips the baseline, bouncing up unkindly for Gauff, who’s caught by surprise and can’t get the ball back.Second set: Boisson* 1-6, 0-1 Gauff (*denotes next server)Boisson briefly leaves the court.When she returns Gauff is serving with new balls.

As if Gauff needs any more assistance.15-0, 30-0, 40-0.There’s some brief French resistance as Boisson flashes a forehand winner.But that’s as good as it gets for the home hope, with Gauff holding to 15.“It’s not a good match-up for Boisson,” says the superb Evert.

“There’s really nothing she can do to hurt Coco with her game.Coco is such a great retriever and attacker.” The only real vulnerability in Gauff’s game is the forehand, but that’s working so well at the moment.Evert also notes that Gauff’s extreme forehand grip means she struggles to dig out the low balls, but with Boisson’s top-spin heavy forehands kicking up high, that helps Gauff.And here’s a set point for Gauff at 30-40.

Boisson biffs a backhand into the net and it’s the American in Paris who’s very much in command.First set: Boisson* 1-5 Gauff (*denotes next server)Gauff has done such a good job of keeping the crowd quiet so far, but that’ll change very quickly if the score becomes closer.And the American will be very aware of that.That was what largely led to Andreeva’s and Pegula’s downfalls against the Frenchwoman.But the rain hammering on the roof is probably making more noise than the Parisian patrons right now.

At 30-all, Boisson shows impressive athleticism to get to Gauff’s smash, but Gauff gets another chance at the overhead and makes no mistake.40-30.Game.First set: Boisson 1-4 Gauff* (*denotes next server)Chris Evert notes on the commentary that Boisson is trying to keep the points as short as possible to avoid too many long rallies with Gauff.That’s mainly out of respect to her opponent, but she must also be feeling tired after her exploits this fortnight.

But at 30-15, Boisson does come out on top in a prolonged exchange and she has game points on her serve for the first time in this match.And Boisson is on the board when Gauff nets a return!First set: Boisson* 0-4 Gauff (*denotes next server)… and when Gauff gets her own advantage, Boisson’s shot clips the net and trickles over! Deuce.Advantage Gauff.Jeu Gauff.Cue a collective sigh.

But there were at least some green, or more accurately red, shoots on the court for Boisson with those break points,Can she build on those and get herself on the scoreboard?Worryingly for Boisson, Gauff is such a good frontrunner – but Boisson rallied from behind in the quarter-finals, having trailed in the first set against Andreeva, saving two set points, and she was also down in the second,Boisson shows some fight to get to 15-30 on Gauff’s serve … and here’s the first deafening chant of “LOIS, LOIS, LOIS, LOIS, LOIS, LOIS” as Boisson grabs two points to get one of the breaks back at 15-40,Gauff saves the first break point with a forehand winner – Boisson concedes the second with a limp drop shot,But Boisson sets up a third break point with a blistering backhand cross-court winner! After a long exchange, Boisson’s lob lands long …Gauff breaks: Boisson 0-3 Gauff* (*denotes next server)The French crowd are cheering on Boisson, more in hope than belief, when she drops two break points down at 15-40.

A second serve from Boisson down the T sets up the rally … and Gauff’s forehand down the line is too hot for Boisson to handle.Gauff has the double break after only 12 minutes.First set: *Boisson 0-2 Gauff (*denotes next server)Boisson has a different game to most on tour, with her heavy, top-spin forehand, which bounces up so high on the clay; her big serve and her kicker on the second; and her lovely sliced backhand; and her other weapon today, of course, is the crowd.She’s so fit and strong – she clearly did a lot of weights in the gym during her knee rehab – I, for one, wish I had those biceps.Boisson will need to target Gauff’s fallible forehand – because Gauff has just about everything else, including one of the best backhands in the business, superb athleticism and remarkable fight.

Already Boisson’s task is laid bare, as Gauff commandingly holds to 15, the only point for Boisson won when she sends Gauff from corner to corner.Gauff breaks: Boisson 0-1 Gauff* (*denotes next server) Mesdames et messieurs, Boisson will serve first.And Gauff immediately silences the crowd with a perfectly placed lob! The umpire’s only just got into his chair, but he’s out of it after the second point to check a call.He confirms Gauff’s shot was out.15-all.

The roof remains on for this match, which Boisson will be pleased about, as it’ll amplify the atmosphere.But I don’t think Gauff will let the crowd affect her in the way Andreeva did against Boisson yesterday.As if to prove this, Gauff ignores the excitement that greets a Boisson drop-shot winner to carve out a break point at 30-40.And another at her advantage.And she’s greeted by the sound of silence when she breaks!Prediction time.

Unsurprisingly, these two have never faced each other before, given Boisson had played only two matches on the main tour before this tournament.If Gauff is as hit and miss as she was yesterday against Keys, Boisson definitely has a chance.But Boisson is likely to be mentally and physically tired after her exploits this fortnight; it’s been the biggest two weeks of her life.And she’s back on court only 24 hours after her quarter-final win.I’m backing Gauff.

I loved Boisson’s comments after her win over Andreeva yesterday.It would be easy for her to dwell on what she’s already achieved – but she wants more.“I think every kid who plays tennis has the dream to win a grand slam,” she said.“ More for a French player to win Roland Garros, for sure.I will go for the dream, because my dream is to win it, not to be in the semi-final.

So I will try to do my best for it.“I don’t think it’s a miracle.I’ve had a little bit of luck, but I think it’s just the hard work that I put in since I started playing tennis and also last year with my rehab and everything.It’s the result of hard work.Nothing else