France's Lois Boisson became the subject of viral attention following her opening-round exit at the U.S. Open, where she was captured on camera smashing her tennis racket in frustration. The incident occurred shortly after her loss to American opponent Emma Navarro on Monday.
The match was marked by delays due to rain and extended play, concluding after three sets and two tiebreakers. Following the customary handshake between Boisson and Navarro, Navarro turned to the crowd to celebrate her victory.
In the background, Boisson was seen destroying her racket on the court. Clips of the moment, showing Boisson's outburst alongside Navarro's celebration, quickly circulated on social media platforms, accumulating millions of views. Social media users have widely shared the footage, with some dubbing it a contender for "meme of the year."
Commentary on social media highlighted the contrasting emotions, with one user noting that the clip "literally captures the only two feelings of playing this sport." Others praised the broadcast's direction and camerawork, with one user describing the scene as "absolute cinema."