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Germany's Lys Starts United Cup With Commanding Win
5 Jan
Summary
- Eva Lys secured a dominant 6-2, 6-2 victory over Suzan Lamens.
- Lys overcame physical issues, including blisters and a knee scare.
- She won seven crucial deuce games out of fourteen total.

Eva Lys delivered a strong opening performance for the 2024 United Cup champions, Germany, in Sydney. She secured a commanding 6-2, 6-2 victory against Suzan Lamens of the Netherlands in the Group F opener. Lys's win was hard-fought, with nine of the fourteen games going to deuce. She demonstrated exceptional skill on crucial points, winning seven of those extended games. Despite facing a mid-match injury scare concerning blisters and a knee issue, Lys persevered. Lys expressed initial nervousness due to the crowd but found her rhythm, attributing her success to a straightforward, yet effective, playing style. Her performance sets a positive tone for Germany, with Alexander Zverev expected to follow up and clinch the overall victory.




