French tennis star Lois Boisson has gone viral after furiously destroying her racket following her defeat to American star Emma Navarro in the first round of the US Open.

Boisson, 23, was sent crashing out of the competition after a 7-6, 6-7, 6-3 defeat to her US counterpart on Monday afternoon – and refused to hide her emotions after.

After the two players shook hands, Boisson immediately began taking her frustrations out on her own racket, smashing it into the ground numerous times.

Meanwhile, in the same frame, Navarro was waving to the crowd as they cheered on the American star after booking her place in the next round. 

It appeared that Navarro was unaware of Boisson’s fury following the result.

Their first round match had initially begun on Sunday before being postponed due to rain that hit the area, forcing outdoor action to be paused.

French tennis star Lois Boisson has gone viral after smashing her racket after her defeat

Boisson, 23, was sent crashing out of the competition after a 7-6, 6-7, 6-3 defeat to Navarro

‘It was really tough stopping at the point of the match we were at,’ Navarro said. 

‘I just felt like I had worked really hard to get to that point, and then all of a sudden, it’s like we’re gonna come out tomorrow and we both have a clean slate. It’s it’s really unique because you feel like you should feel like you’re ahead, but you kind of don’t.’ 

Navarro had been leading the contest prior to the match being postponed and managed to hold on despite a rejuvenated Boisson in her way. 

‘It was really tough. Kind of took me a little while to find my bearings,’ Navarro said. 

‘I think it was after I got broken in the third when I was like, okay, now I’m klnow I’m where I want to be. I’m ready to play.’

The American star will now face the winner of Catherine McNally and Anouk Koevermans’ match, which takes place later on Monday afternoon.