Champions League Hero Ousmane Dembele Surprises Roland Garros Crowd at Philippe Chatrier.
Just two days after Paris Saint-Germain lifted their maiden UEFA Champions League title, their star player Ousmane Dembele made a surprise appearance at Roland Garros. However, he wasn’t alone. He captivated tennis fans at the Philippe Chatrier Arena with the Champions League trophy in hand.
Dembele’s unexpected visit came moments after the thrilling match between Lois Boisson and Jessica Pegula. Moments after Boisson’s surprise win, another surprise came for the fans present as Dembele entered the arena. He was holding the Champions League trophy aloft.
The iconic “We Are the Champions” played in the background as he paraded the silverware, drawing cheers from the surprised audience who were still reeling in from the French wildcard Lois Boisson’s stunning win against world No. 3 Jessica Pegula 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
The 22-year-old Boisson, who is ranked 361st, became the lowest-ranked player to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final since 2017. She also became the first French wildcard to do so at Roland Garros since 2002. It’s been a remarkable day for the fans present at the arena with one surprise after another.
Dembele’s appearance at the French Open caps off a remarkable season. He was instrumental in PSG’s historic 5-0 win over Inter Milan in the Champions League final. It was a dominant final for PSG as they secured the club’s first European Cup. Along with that, they completed a continental treble.
Throughout the 2024-2025 season, Dembele also doled out spectacular performances. He scored 33 goals and provided 12 assists across all competitions. His performances throughout the Champions League, and especially in the final with two assists, even earned him the UEFA Champions League Player of the Season award.
Dembele’s exceptional form has sparked discussions about his candidacy for the 2025 Ballon d’Or as well. A recent poll by L’Équipe placed him as the frontrunner, garnering 40.9% of the votes. PSG coach Luis Enrique also publicly endorsed the player for the prestigious award. He stated that Dembele’s leadership and performance make him a deserving candidate.
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Dembele’s visit added to an already memorable day at Roland Garros. Boisson’s victory over Pegula was a highlight of the tournament. Dembele’s presence bridged the worlds of football and tennis which has been seen again and again throughout the years.
Big football stars present at big tennis matches has been a recurring theme. However, this was more special with the Champions League trophy making an appearance as well. It’s clear that PSG stars continue to celebrate their European win the best way possible.
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