dailyloe.com – German tennis player Eva Lys stated she would not date another tennis player in an interview during the Australian Open 2026. The 24-year-old world No. 72 explained her reasoning to CLAY. She said the sport consumes too much life. Lys wants to keep her private life separate from tennis.
Lys shares her love for fashion and friends on Instagram. She also posts about attending music festivals. This exposure makes her a target for criticism. She faces backlash when her match results are poor.
Lys told CLAY she shows how much she enjoys her life. She said many people hate seeing women have fun. Her response is to say ‘Fuck the haters!’. She wants to help others be themselves.
The player believes more light should be shed on homosexuality in men’s tennis. She said she would hear offers from OnlyFans. Some players have already done so according to her. She also reflected on managing her mental health.
Lys said her mental health was not in a good place at times last year. She stated you need to be mentally a badass to reach the top. The Ukrainian-born player now lives in Hamburg. She is happy whenever she gets to see her family there.
She discussed missing home while on the road for tournaments. Lys said she is usually one of the first to arrive at events. She needs extra time for her body to adjust to the climate. As soon as she loses a match, she wants to go home.
This desire to leave is except if she is in Melbourne or New York. She expressed appreciation for the interview not being solely about tennis. Lys said she loves to talk about other topics. She noted many journalists only ask about tennis at press conferences.
Lys believes journalists have interesting personalities. She said they could bring many interesting topics to discussions. Tennis is obviously the job the players do. She implied a desire for broader conversations.
