Germany’s Eva Lys is proving that her Australian Open magic was no fluke! The rising star delivered a commanding 6-1, 6-3 victory over World No. 70 Kamilla Rakhimova in the final round of Dubai’s WTA 1000 qualifying event, officially booking her spot in the main draw for the first time.
The 23-year-old German is riding a wave of momentum after her stunning fourth-round run at the Australian Open, where she became the first lucky loser to reach the second week of the tournament since 1988! Now, she’s making moves again—this time in the UAE.
Dominant Display in Dubai Qualifying Final
🔥 Match Recap:
✅ Lys won seven consecutive games to build a dominant 6-1, 2-0 lead.
✅ She broke Rakhimova five times, dismantling the Russian’s serve.
✅ Despite a brief hiccup when closing the match, Lys held firm, sealing the win in just 77 minutes.
Last year, Lys fell short in Dubai qualifying, losing in the final round to Clara Burel. But this time? She wouldn’t be denied.
Eva Lys: A Star on the Rise?
🎾 Career-High Ranking: Now sitting at World No. 91, Lys is knocking on the door of the Top 80.
🎾 Breakthrough Grand Slam Run: Became a fan-favorite at the 2025 Australian Open, making the Round of 16 as a lucky loser.
🎾 First WTA 1000 Main Draw Appearance: Dubai marks another step in her rapid rise.
“It’s definitely the nicest week I’ve had in my life,” Lys said after Melbourne. Could this week in Dubai be even better?
Can Lys Make a Deep Run in Dubai?
With her first-round opponent still to be determined, the question now is: Can Eva Lys notch her first-ever WTA 1000 main draw win?
Given her aggressive baseline play, relentless mentality, and recent surge in confidence, she could be a dangerous underdog in this stacked field.
💭 What do you think? Can Lys keep her dream run alive in Dubai?