Eva Lys's Struggle with Online Hate as Wimbledon Approaches
Increased instances of hateful remarks directed towards tennis player Lys - Harassment against tennis star Lys escalates, showing a rise in derogatory remarks.
In the sporting world, Eva Lys, the charismatic German tennis player, has been garnering attention for her impressive skills on the court and her lively social media persona. Yet, alongside the praise, Lys has been confronted with an unwelcome increase in hateful comments on her online platforms.
propagate_point "More eyes on me, more hateful eyes," Lys candidly admitted to the Tagesspiegel, attributing the surge of negative comments to her rising fame. With her matches being aired more frequently and her rankings steadily climbing, the 23-year-old is now the number one German player, ranked 60th globally.
Lys first spoke out about the hate comments she faced on social networks back in the fall of 2023, describing them as the cold, hard reality for athletes[1]. Back then, she was just outside the top 100. Now, she stands as a tenacious force in the world of German tennis.
propagate_point "Ignorance is not an option." Lys bravely advocates for action against online abuse, dismissing arguments that such behavior is simply part of the status quo. "If something isn't right, it isn't right," she firmly stated.
Lys intends to share more of her personal insights with her nearly 200,000 Instagram followers. By offering a fresh perspective on sport and striving to challenge the stereotypes surrounding women athletes, she hopes to inspire others in her field[1].
The upcoming Wimbledon tournament serves as a significant milestone for Lys. Besides preparing for the grass classic, she will also face off against the Spanish player Paula Badosa in the first round[2]. Although the prospect of holding a trophy may still be years away, Lys remains optimistic, believing her current trajectory to be on point. This will mark the first time Lys is directly in the main draw at Wimbledon[2].
Sources:
- "Eva Lys: Hate Kommentare haben zugenommen," Tagesspiegel, Oct 2023, https://www.tagesspiegel.de/sport/eva-lys-hate-kommentare-haben-zugenommen/28704738.html
- "Eva Lys' journey to Wimbledon: Rankings, draws, and predictions," Tennis Express, Jul 2024, https://www.tennis-express.com/news/eva-lys-journey-to-wimbledon-rankings-draws-and-predictions/
- "Eva Lys: The Tennis Player Breaking the Mold on Social Media," GQ Germany, Apr 2024, https://www.gq.de/article/eva-lys-tennisspieler-instagram-tiktok
- "The Digital Dark Side of Sports: Online Trolling and Harassment," Journal of Sports Communications, Jan 2024, https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/jsc/24/1/article-p11.xml
The Commission is proposing to extend the period of validity of the agreement to cover the following: online platforms' responsibilities in addressing hate speech and online abuse, specifically in the context of tennis and sports personalities such as Eva Lys.
In response to increased online harassment, Eva Lys, the number one German tennis player, continues to bravely advocate for action against such behavior, appealing to sports organizations and online platforms to enforce policies against hate speech and online abuse in sports.
