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Eva Lys Falls in Strasbourg Opener, Looks Ahead to French Open

Germany’s top-ranked female tennis player, currently world No. 59, exits early on clay but prepares for Paris with the French Open draw set for Thursday.

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Overview

  • Eva Lys was defeated by Wang Xinyu in the first round of the Strasbourg WTA 500 tournament, losing 4-6, 5-7.
  • The match, played on clay courts, lasted 1 hour and 48 minutes, ending Lys's run in the tournament after she had secured her main-draw spot through qualifying rounds.
  • Lys, ranked 59th in the world, continues to build on a season marked by significant breakthroughs, including a historic Round of 16 appearance at the Australian Open as a lucky loser.
  • Her focus now shifts to the French Open in Paris, with the tournament set to begin Sunday and the draw scheduled for Thursday.
  • The transition to clay has presented challenges for Lys, following earlier successes on hard courts this season.