The German tennis player Eva Lys caused a surprise in Montreal and reached the third round of a WTA 1000 tournament for the first time.
The Hamburg native defeated the Russian placed at position 27 Anastassija Pawljutschenkowa After a strong performance with 6.3, 6: 4 and is now dealing with a very thick chunk: In the fight for the round of 16, Wimbledon winner Iga Swiatek (Poland) is waiting for the 23-year-old.
Well recovered after Rheumatzub
For Lys, however, victory against Wimbledon quarter-finalist Pawljutschenkova is a success. Before the trip to Canada, Lys had canceled her home tournament in Hamburg due to a rheumatism. Already in the first round she had the Frenchwoman Leolia Jeanjean No chance left in two sets.
Lys consistently used her chances against Pawljutschenkova in the important moments and made few mistakes.
Keys too strong for victory
Lys is the last German in the tournament. Laura Siegemund, who defeated the German number one Tatjana Maria in a marathon match in the first round, was defeated by the Australian Open winner Madison Keys (USA) Previously with 2: 6 and 1: 6.