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German Tennis Star Eva Lys Aims for US Open Second-Round Appearance
Eva Lys, a 23-year-old tennis player from Germany, is preparing for her first-round match at the US Open, which begins on Tuesday. Lys is one of the few German hopefuls competing in the singles at the tournament, forming a historically small squad with just six players – three women and three men. The last time Germany had such a low representation at a Grand Slam tournament was in 1983.
Lys, who has a rheumatic autoimmune disease, has been open about her condition, aiming to show that it is possible to play at a top level with such an illness. She has earned the nickname "Lucky Lys" due to her performance at the Australian Open, where she made her best-ever Grand Slam result, reaching the quarterfinals as a lucky loser.
However, Lys's journey to the US Open has not been without challenges. She withdrew from a tournament in Cleveland as a precaution due to her back joint pain and had to take a break before her trip to New York. Lys is no stranger to difficult questions about her condition and whether the sport she plays will worsen it. But she has learned the importance of taking breaks for recovery and is confident she can play her first-round match.
Former player Andrea Petkovic is a fan of Lys, describing her as a "real showstopper." Lys aims for her second second-round appearance at the US Open, following her 2023 performance. If Lys is unsure about the impact of a day's play on her condition, she usually decides not to play. She experiences morning stiffness due to her illness, but it has never prevented her from playing tennis.
Another German player hoping for a second second-round appearance in New York is Jule Niemeier. Niemeier, like Lys, is part of the historically smallest German squad at a Grand Slam tournament since 1983. Lys's decision to withdraw in Cleveland should help her in her first-round match, as she will have had more time to rest and recover.
Lys believes that with the right medication and people around her, she could become number one in the world. She is determined to continue pushing herself and inspiring others with her story. As the US Open begins, all eyes will be on Lys and the other German players as they compete on the world stage.
