Overview
- Eva Lys beat Magdalena Frech 7-6 (9-7), 6-3 at the Berlin WTA grass-court tournament to advance to the round of 16.
- Lys recovered from a shaky start when she lost her first service game and surrendered a tiebreak lead before closing out the match and dominating the second set.
- The 24-year-old entered the event on a wildcard and is the only German left in the €1.2 million main draw.
- Lys has publicly discussed a rheumatic autoimmune disease and said recent medical attention and body care have helped her regain form after a painful French Open exit.
- The win gives Lys momentum in the grass-court season as she prepares to face sixth-seeded Elina Switolina and build confidence ahead of Wimbledon.