Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Tennis Player |
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| Nationality | German, Ukrainian |
| Date of Birth | 12/01/2002 |
| Age | 24 years |
| Birthplace | Kyiv, Ukraine |
Latest News about Eva Lys
05/01/2026
Eva Lys reached her career-high singles ranking of World No. 39 on January 5, 2026, following her breakthrough performance at the 2025 Australian Open where she reached the fourth round as a lucky loser. This milestone also included her first WTA 1000 quarterfinal at the 2025 China Open in Beijing, where she defeated Elena Rybakina for her first Top 10 win.
15/02/2025
Eva Lys was recognized as one of 2025's breakout stars after her impressive run to the fourth round at the Australian Open, which peaked her ranking at No. 91. She demonstrated remarkable consistency throughout the season by reaching the second round at every Grand Slam and WTA 1000 event in which she made the main draw.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Ukrainian-born German professional tennis player who competes on the WTA Tour. Known for her aggressive baseline game and composed style on court. |
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| Career Highlights | Reached career-high singles ranking of World No. 39 on 5 January 2026. Achieved breakthrough performance at 2025 Australian Open, reaching fourth round as a lucky loser. Won first WTA 1000 quarterfinal at 2025 China Open in Beijing with first Top 10 win against Elena Rybakina. |
| Professional Debut | 2016 on ITF Circuit in United States |
| Nickname | Lucky Lys |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5'5" (165 cm) |
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| Weight | 119 lbs |
| Playing Hand | Right |
| Current WTA Ranking | 74 (as of July 2026) |
| Career Win-Loss Record | 178:117 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Sportgymnasium Alter Teichweg, Hamburg |
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Personal Life
| Current Residence | Hamburg, Germany |
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| Moved to Germany | Age 2 |
| Background | Born in Kyiv, Ukraine; moved to Hamburg, Germany at age two. Began playing tennis around age five. |
Family
| Father | Vladimir Lys (former professional tennis player, Davis Cup representative for Ukraine, current coach) |
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| Mother | Maria Lys (lawyer) |
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Career
| ITF Singles Titles | 3 |
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| Career Prize Money | Over $1.2 million (as of February 2025) |
| 2025 Performance | 33-23 singles record; reached second round at every Grand Slam and WTA 1000 in main draw |
| Grand Slam Best Result | Fourth round at 2025 Australian Open |
| WTA Singles Titles | 0 |
| Career High Ranking | 39 (5 January 2026) |
Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Aggressive baseline game |
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| Court Demeanor | Composed |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/eva.lys/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Considered one of 2025's breakout stars on and off the court | |
| 2. Made first Grand Slam main draw appearance at 2023 Australian Open | |
| 3. Feels both Ukrainian and German heritage in daily life | |
| 4. Professional debut occurred in 2016 at an ITF tournament in the United States |