Eva Lys has named Alexandra Eala as one of her best friends on the WTA Tour right now.
Lys and Eala are two of the most popular players in women’s tennis right now, and they also get along well with each other.
The German has previously spoken about her admiration for Eala, but she is not the only player that Lys is close to.
When asked about people she gets along with the most on tour, Lys named three other WTA players alongside Eala.
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Lys spoke to German news outlet Tennis Magazin, where she was asked about the players she trusted the most on tour.
The world number 80 named Eala, as well as Madrid Open champion Marta Kostyuk, Coco Gauff and Zeynep Sonmez, with Lys speaking about the similarities in age being a big contributing factor in this, as well as explaining the difficulties for players at the top of the rankings making friends.
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“I have a good rapport with many players, whether it’s Marta Kostyuk, Coco Gauff, Alexandra Eala, or even younger players like Zeynep Sonmez,” said Lys.
“Because we all had a similar breakthrough last year and are also of a similar age, you naturally connect with them. You share the same fears and problems.
“You have to earn respect on the tour; one good tournament isn’t enough. But when you support each other, which is the case with these players, then I’m grateful for that interpersonal support. I know that’s not the case for many players. The atmosphere at the top of the rankings is really tough.”
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Although Lys has a strong relationship with the likes of Eala, Kostyuk, Gauff and Sonmez, there are also times that she has to play those who she is close to.
Lys has only won one of these four encounters, which came against Sonmez in Monastir in 2024.
The only time that Lys has faced Eala was at an ITF tournament in Barcelona three years ago, where the latter came from a set down to win.
| Eva Lys’ Head-to-Head Vs | |
| Alexandra Eala | 1-0 Eala |
| Marta Kostyuk | 0-0 |
| Coco Gauff | 1-0 Gauff |
| Zeynep Sonmez | 1-1 |
Lys did not play any of the close friends she named at the Italian Open, where she lost in the second round to Naomi Osaka.
The next tournament on Lys’ schedule is Roland Garros, where she lost in the second round last year.
