Lois Boisson responded gracefully to negative comments about her hygiene made by her opponent, Harriet Dart, during their tennis match at the Rouen Open. Dart was caught on camera asking the umpire to tell Boisson to wear deodorant because she allegedly "smelled really bad." In a cheeky clapback, Boisson posted a photo on Instagram with a Dove deodorant stick photoshopped onto a tennis ball, humorously suggesting a collaboration with the personal care brand.
Dart later issued a public apology on her Instagram Stories for her comment, acknowledging it as a heat-of-the-moment remark that she regretted. Boisson, who won the match against Dart with a score of 6-0 and 6-3, was making her first Women's Tennis Association Tour appearance of the season after overcoming injuries and improving her ranking from No. 303. The incident sparked discussions on social media about sportsmanship and respect in tennis, with many users supporting Boisson's dignified response to the situation.