"Eva Lys's 'One with a Star' In Second Exhibition Held in Paris"
German Tennis Star Eva Lys Triumphs in French Open Debut
Paris - Riding on her status as Germany's top-ranked player, Eva Lys showcased her prowess in the first round of the French Open. The 23-year-old Hamburg native clinched a memorable win against 28th seed Peyton Stearns of the United States, 6-0, 6-3, marking her first-ever victory in the tournament at Stade Roland Garros.
"I am thrilled with my performance today. I finally played a match that encapsulates my style of tennis," Lys shared. "Being the German number one is a great honor, and it does fuel me," added the Ukraine-born athlete, who will next face Canadian qualifier Victoria Mboko.
German expert Barbara Rittner of Eurosport lauded Lys's impressive display, describing it as top-notch performance despite the challenging weather conditions. Stearns, who recently reached the semifinals in Rome, struggled to counter Lys's aggressive play.
Health Has Been Lys's Biggest Concern
Lys's impressive performance can be attributed to her improved health situation. She battles Spondyloarthritis, a rheumatic autoimmune disease that forced her to take breaks in the past. Diagnosed in 2020, Lys expects to manage the condition effectively by 2025.
"I played more games this year than all of last year," Lys revealed, expressing her gratitude to her healthcare team for helping her continue her career on the professional tennis circuit.
Lys Makes Her Mark at the Australian Open
The beginning of the year saw Lys making waves at the Australian Open. Despite initially elimination in the qualifying rounds, she secured her place in the main draw as a 'lucky loser' and seized the opportunity to advance to the round of 16. In Paris, Lys makes her main-draw debut, avoiding the grueling qualifying process that often plagues many players.
In her opening match against Stearns, Lys demonstrated her formidable skills, transcending an eight-game winning streak in the initial set. Stearns attempted to mount a comeback, but Lys held firm, overcoming some critical moments, and clinching the victory after 1 hour and 18 minutes.
Laura Siegemund Eliminated, Sabalenka, Svitolina Sail Through
Meanwhile, 37-year-old Laura Siegemund was knocked out of the tournament by Hungarian Anna Bondar 6-7 (2-7), 3-6, while Belarusian world number one Aryna Sabalenka and Ukrainian Elina Svitolina both easily dispatched their opponents, Kamilla Rachimowa (6-1, 6-0) and Zeynep Sönmez (6-1, 6-1), respectively.
Eva Lys, after her impressive debut win in the French Open, might find inspiration in radio broadcasts featuring her favorite sports, such as tennis, as she prepares for her next match against Victoria Mboko. In the realm of professionals,Access Eurosport for updates on German tennis stars and their performances during the tournament, including Lys's victorious match against Peyton Stearns.
