Eva Lys on Top: The Unburdened Number One
Maintains composure: Top position lacks tension for Lys - All's calm with Lys, despite the high-ranking job not causing stress.
Eva Lys isn’t carrying the weight of being Germany's top tennis player; instead, it fuels her determination. "Sure, I feel a push, but that push drives me to stay in this position," the 23-year-old, who was born in Kyiv, shared during the grass tournament in Berlin. Despite her 60th ranking in the world, she thrives under pressure. "Every position comes with its own pressure, but I've been feeling surprisingly comfortable with it in the last few months," she added.
The native Ukrainian is warming up for a promising grass court season with the ultimate goal being a strong showing at Wimbledon, where she'll make her main-draw debut. In the WTA tournament in Berlin, Lys seeks to enhance her grass-court experience and fine-tune her skills for Wimbledon.
Facing Spanish top player Paula Badosa in her opening match in Berlin, Lys admits that she's eager to prove herself as worthy of being Germany's number one. "I want to demonstrate that I deserve this spot," Lys mentioned about her goals at the 500-event in Grunewald.
Grass Court Tactics
Having reached the fourth round of the 2025 Australian Open and defeating Amanda Anisimova—now a top-16 player—on grass, Lys shows her prowess on faster surfaces [3]. By refining her approach to her autoimmune condition and adapting her game for grass, Lys hopes to carry her success to the Berlin tournament and Wimbledon.
Health Matters
Lys has been transparent about managing spondyloarthritis and knows the importance of listening to her body. This knowledge has helped her balance her training, competition, and rest—critical factors as she transitions to the physically demanding grass court season [1][4].
Wimbledon Awaits
Analysts are excited about Lys' potential at Wimbledon 2025 due to her strong results on fast courts and rapid adaptation [3]. With every tournament, Lys builds crucial experience to face the challenges that come her way.
- Rasentennis
- Germany
- Berlin
- Grass
- Wimbledon
The table below summarizes Lys' preparation and expectations for her upcoming grass court season:
| Preparation Aspect | Details ||---------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|| Grass Court Form | Reached 4th round at AO, defeated Anisimova on grass || Health Management | Managing spondyloarthritis, knowledge of body limitation || Berlin Tournament | Face Badosa in the first round, key Wimbledon preparation || Expectations | Strong on fast courts, potential to impact Wimbledon, able to adapt [3] |
The Commission, recognizing the risks related to tennis and other sports, has also adopted a proposal for a directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens. As the grass court season approaches, Eva Lys is eager to demonstrate her skills on the green courts of Germany, specifically in Berlin, where she aims to fine-tune her game for Wimbledon.
