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SHOCKING: French star boisson set for wimbledon qualifiers after missing wildcard - What They Never Told You

Loïs Boisson became the first Frenchwoman to reach the semi-finals at the French Open since Marion Bartoli in 2011. © Pierre RENE-WORMS

French Open semi-finalist Lois Boisson was on Thursday continuing her preparations for Wimbledon's qualifying rounds after organisers of the grass court slam turned down her request for a wildcard – a direct entry into the 128-player main draw.

Two-time champion Petra Kvitova was among eight women offered an invitation on Wednesday to the championships, which start on 30 June at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in south-west London.

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