The Hamburg native can look back on a strong year. Will December bring the crowning glory?
Germany’s number one Eva Lys has had a strong year on the tour – and now she could even receive an award for her international breakthrough. The Hamburg native, who finished the tennis year ranked 40th in the world, has been nominated by the professional tennis organization WTA for the 2025 “Newcomer of the Year” award.
Alongside Lys, Victoria Mboko (19/Canada), who won the 1000 tournament in Montreal in August in a complete surprise, has also been nominated. They are joined by French Open surprise Lois Boisson (France), Alexandra Eala (Philippines), Maya Joint (Australia), and Iva Jovic (USA). The winners in the various categories (including “Player of the Year”) will be announced in mid-December after a jury decision. Lys finished last year at number 130 in the world rankings, climbing 90 places in the rankings. The 23-year-old caused a sensation at the Australian Open in Melbourne. There, she reached the main draw as a “lucky loser” in the qualifiers and fought her way to the round of 16 thanks to some surprise victories. She then went on to perform consistently in subsequent tournaments.
“From 130 to the top 40… I’m trying not to get too emotional, but when I look back on this year, it brings tears to my eyes. I’ve been through pain, worries, and sleepless nights,” Lys recently wrote about her season on Instagram: “I am so grateful for the people around me.”