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 |
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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 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5'5" (165 cm) |
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| Weight | 119 lbs |
| Playing Hand | Right |
| Current WTA Ranking | 39 (as of January 5, 2026) |
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 |
Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Aggressive baseline game |
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| Court Demeanor | Composed |
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 |