Eva Lys Makes History at WTA 1000 Beijing, Faces Coco Gauff in Quarterfinals
German tennis player Eva Lys has made history by reaching the quarterfinals of the WTA 1000 tournament in Beijing. She is the last remaining German player in the tournament and will face two-time Grand Slam champion Coco Gauff in the next round.
Lys' journey to the quarterfinals was not easy. She defeated American McCartney Kessler in a thrilling three-set match, winning 4-6, 6-1, 6-2. This victory was particularly significant as it was her first win against a top-ten player, with Jelena Rybakina, the former Wimbledon champion, being her previous victim.
Reaching the quarterfinals in Beijing is one of Lys' biggest career achievements. She will now compete in the semifinals of a WTA 1000 tournament for the first time, a testament to her growing prowess on the court.
Eva Lys' impressive run continues as she prepares to face Coco Gauff in the quarterfinals. Her victory over McCartney Kessler has set the stage for an exciting match against the experienced Gauff. Lys' performance so far in the tournament has been remarkable, and her fans eagerly await her next match.