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Harriet Dart Apologizes to Lois Boisson – Controversy Explained
Here is everything about the issue between Tennis stars Harriet Dart and Lois Boisson.
British tennis player Harriet Dart has been involved in a controversy, and this has been the trending topic for the past two days. In the Round 32 of Rouen Open, Dart was against the French tennis player Loïs Boisson. During the match, Harriet Dart was in an interaction with the Chair Umpire and it was a heated argument. Harriet Dart wanted her opponent to wear a Deodorant and this was recorded in the microphone. The issue between Harriet Dart and Lois Boisson has been viral, and fans support Boisson in the issue.
“Can you tell her (Boisson) to wear deodorant? … Because she smells really bad”. Harriet Dart was saying these words to the chair umpire and it went viral on the internet. Fans and audiences criticized Harriet Dart for her behavior and many were not happy with these remarks. Harriet Dart is a rising star in women’s Tennis, and this statement didn’t go well with the fans.
What Happened Between Harriet Dart and Lois Boisson?
After receiving heavy flak, Harriet Dart apologized for the incident on her Instagram. Harriet Dart revealed it was a heat of the moment comment and would learn from this. On the other hand, Lois Boisson shared an edited image of her with a Dove Deodorant stating she needs a collaboration with the brand. Fans loved the jovial nature of Boisson and congratulated her on the win.
The incident took place during the halfway stage of the match. On the other hand, it was an easy win for Lois Boisson against Harriet Dart at Round 32 of clay-court Rouen Open 2025. Lois Boisson defeated Dart 6-0, 6-3 and qualified for the next round. Many fans stated Harriet Dart anticipated the defeat and made the remark. One of X (Twitter) users said it was a publicity stunt from Harriet Dart and asked her to focus on the game. After the incident, Dart apologized. Here is what she wrote,
“Hey everyone, I want to apologise for what I said on court today, it was a heat-of-the-moment comment that I truly regret. That’s not how I want to carry myself, and I take full responsibility. I have a lot of respect for Lois and how she competed today. I’ll learn from this and move forward”
Harriet Dart has won 5 itf titles in the singles category and she also reached the finals of Wimbledon 2021 in the mixed doubles category. She has been one of the best players in the last two years and fans deem these remarks from Harriet Dart should have been avoided.
Harriet Dart – Career & Stats
Harriet Dart has never won a grand slam title, but she has a WTA Challenger title in the doubles category. In 2024, she reached the first round of the French Open and third round of Wimbledon. As of 2025, she is ranked #109 in women’s singles category.
