Eva Lys failed at the French Open - German tennis women out!

Eva Lys failed at the French Open - German tennis women out!

Paris, Frankreich - The French Open 2025 ended prematurely for the German tennis women. Eva Lys failed in the second round of the prestigious tournament in Paris to the Canadian qualifier Victoria Mboko. In an exciting match that took place in windy and sometimes rainy conditions, Lys lost 4: 6, 4: 6 after only 1:19 hours of play. No more German players are represented in the individual tournament.

In the first round, Lys had shown an outstanding performance and conquered Peyton Stearns, which was set to number 28. But she did not find her shape against the talented 18-year-old Mboko. Lys had difficulties right from the start, especially in the consistency of her strokes. Although she didn't play badly, it was not enough to take control of the match. The first set went to Mboko after 35 minutes, who quickly achieved a break in the second set.

failed colleagues

With the departure of Lys, the German contingent is strongly weakened at the French Open. Tatjana Maria, Laura Siegemund and Tamara Korpatsch also had to end their participation before, which is not only a setback for the players, but also for the German Tennis Association.

The meaning of tennis in Germany

tennis is of great importance in Germany and, according to membership, is the fourth largest sport in the country. According to rumors, around 390,000 people actively participated in tournaments and games. The gender distribution shows that around 60% of players are men and 40% women. The sport has gained popularity since 2002, which indicates a slight increase in membership.

A central event in tennis are the Grand Slam tournaments, which include the Australian Open, the French Open, the US Open and the Wimbledon Championships. A Grand Slam relates to win all four tournaments in one year, which has only succeeded in five players in the history of tennis. The success story of players like Novak Djokovic, who is considered the most successful male player with 24 Grand Slam victories, and Serena Williams, who won most of the women, shapes the image of sport.

The French Open are an essential part of the tennis landscape and attract numerous spectators and participants every year. But for the German players and their fans, this year's edition was a bitter setback that shows that the way back to international top is still wide.

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